Terry and I had to make a run to the dump…we load up first thing and then make our way out there as soon at the dump opens…that way we are up, there, back, and done before all the real work starts.
Anyway…as my continuing drama goes on with my computer—
I can now find and use just about everything I need to do and use on my computer.
YAY!
AND the bookkeeping records, the other records of import, and my photos have been found!
My tech guy did a remote download and helped me search.
NOW I’m good to go again!
As for the smartphone…that also is getting easier and easier.
This is photo from my smart phone…the moon isn’t large but I think the photo looks pretty nice.
Finally I can say I’m making headway—what a good feeling.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
My husband , the computer geek, would tell you to back up EVERYTHING every month or so!!!!!!!!!
I have no idea what that means. but he is adamant.
Good luck.
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I got a external hard drive…it’s now set to back up every month. I can rest easy again.
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Aren’t computers and most electronics so much fun !!! Glad you found those photos. I’ve had lightning fry three computers for me so I got a portable hard drive to store photos on and another just for farm document’s and records for my brother. They’re a lifesaver!! I don’t trust anything to the “cloud” that’s so popular!
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I used to use Carbonite, but I have an external hard drive (now) and will back up every month!
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And if you live in a storm area, have the computer and everything connected to it on a surge-protected power board, rather than plugged directly into the wall. Personally, I’d back up more often than once a month. Once a week is best, I usually go with once a fortnight.
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I have a surge-protector also…I don’t want to experience that sort of loss.
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I am happy to hear you have made a smooth transition:) It gives me hope for myself when I lose my Windows 7 🙂
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It’s a learning curve, Connie, but not as bad as I was afraid it was going to be.
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Smart phones have many features that you can use. Download google photos to your phone as you can save them in that application (icloud photos has limited space – don’t know what phone you have).
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an android
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Isn’t it a great feeling when we “older” folks learn to conquer the electronics of today!! I’m still learning!!
Blessings!
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It is a good feeling! 🙂
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YAY!!!! Knew you would finally get there. 😉
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You are doing great! I can’t really get the hang of taking pictures with my cell phone — I still carry a pocket camera everywhere (and of course my phone too)…. I really need to practice. I’m so glad the computer problems are getting solved and you did not lose anything.
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I still like my hand camera…although, I am practicing with the phone camera. But my go-to for good photos is still the hand camera.
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I’m glad you got your photos back. I know how you feel about your ‘real’ camera, but you’re doing a good job with your phone.
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I was so worried…as you know…we photographers take LOTS of photos!
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The photo looks great! Mobiles are so handy .. What would we do without IT guys 😄
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No, gotta love’em and pay them 🙂
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Happy for you, especially for recouping the financial data. I’ve been through a similar situation twice and only one had a happy ending. Taught me a good lesson, though. Back up all of your files. Who knew? 🙂
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🙂 The financial side was actually scarier than the photos. You are sooooooo right!
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