Simple Ways to Organize Your Photo Memories.

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(ARA) – A picture truly is worth a thousand words, so it’s no surprise that at many special occasions we say “cheese” to a blur of flashes. But what happens then? If your pictures end up staying in the film container or on your camera’s memory card, they don’t do you much good.

There are several easy options for people to enjoy the long lasting memories that photographs can provide. First rule -- taking photos is only half the work, to finish and get full enjoyment, you need to get the film developed. With digital cameras, be sure to label photos when saving to a disc or computer. Once saved, digital photos can be developed online or at your local discount store.

Step one is a great start, but many of us are guilty of letting those photos gather dust in a box or sit on the computer never to be viewed again. Why not take the extra step and organize them in a presentable way to keep on a bookshelf, coffee table or even to bring to work to share with friends? There are options today that make this easier than ever.

Some choose to keep photos only on their computer. If this is the case, make sure to name them appropriately so when you come back, you know what the picture is. This includes location, date and people. Try putting photos into a slideshow via your computer’s software system so you can click through each series.

For most, viewing a picture on a computer is nothing compared to seeing it in hand. Affordable photo albums are available at many stores and come in many shapes and sizes. Pick one that is appropriate for your photos and start organizing in the order of your choice. Add personal touches like printing labels or adding decorative stickers.

If this still seems like a hassle, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a bride longing for a beautiful album instead of a DVD full of photos from the big day or someone who simply wants a classy and memorable gift to give someone you care about, Together Book is an easy way to create stylish photo albums.

Here’s how it works: You send the company your physical photos and choose a cover color and optional stamping and slipcase and they do the work for you. Books are available in 4 by 6-inch and 5 by 7-inch sizes, hold up to 100 photos and start at $29.99. Each book is customized with care to order. The patent-pending binding process will preserve photos for lifetimes to come.

“I started Together Book because I was looking for a proofing product for my wedding clients. I needed a high-end way of presenting wedding proofs, and I did not like the plastic-sleeved books,” says Phyllis Lane, professional journalism, fashion and wedding photographer, and founder of Together Book. “We worked to perfect the binding process to create a product that would hold together for a lifetime and lay open like a book.”

Creating photo albums is a joy for every occasion, from school years, to graduation, weddings, anniversaries, vacations and more. Those special memories will be enhanced and bring your family together through the timelessness of a quality photo album.

A picture can speak multitudes but says nothing when stuck in a box or on the computer. Easily bring those pictures to life through a Together Book photo album. Visit www.togetherbook.com, or email support@togetherbook.com.

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 Five Hot Home Computing Trends.

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(ARA) - Home computing technology evolves at a dizzying pace. For consumers who want to get the most value out of the latest technology, wading through the options can seem overwhelming.

"Technology has the ability to make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable only if it's really something a consumer can and will use," said Craig Cincotta, senior product manager for Windows Vista at Microsoft Corp., which recently launched its new Windows Vista operating system for homes and businesses. "The most exciting features will ultimately fail to please a home PC user if they don't meet a real-life need for the user."

Here are five technology trends for real-life home computer users:

* Multitasking. Do you find yourself with three or more files or programs open on your PC at one time? Expanding and collapsing windows can be time-consuming. To alleviate multitasking challenges, a new type of visual environment, Windows Aero, makes program or file windows transparent to reveal otherwise hidden objects, or you can display multiple active windows in a 3-D stack of file folders.

* Digital photo galleries. Digital cameras have quickly become the photo-taking method of choice for many families, which leads to thousands of unsorted photos. Programs that help you organize your digital photo gallery are essential. Windows Vista Video Import Wizard prompts you to assign subject-, scene- or event-related descriptive names for photos when you import them to your PC.

* Search and organize. How much time do you spend every day searching for a file you know you have stored somewhere on your PC's hard drive? Instant searches now allow you to look for a file with a word, phrase, title, author's name or other term that you know is in the file, to launch a fast, on-the-fly search.

* Parental controls. Keeping kids safe on the Internet is a vital issue for every family that uses a PC. New parental control features allow parents to take charge of when the computer is used and what Web sites, programs or games each family member may access. Activity reports can also be automatically generated.

* Stronger security. Fending off worms, spyware, other malware and snooping hackers that may infect your systems via the Internet is a constant battle. The beefed-up firewall technology (designed to help block out the incoming bad stuff automatically) and the new Windows Defender will automatically scan your PC for infections.

Some product features are available only in certain Windows Vista editions and may require advanced or additional hardware and Internet service. (Provider subscription or other service fees may apply.) For details, and to learn more about Windows Vista and hot new home computing trends, visit http://www.windowsvista.com. You can also see all the new features, determine the right version of Windows Vista to fit your family's needs, and download the Upgrade Advisor to identify elements you may need to upgrade on your PC. And, if you're shopping for a new PC, go for one with Windows Vista already installed.

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