Tag Archives: metadata

Two-bit problems in 64-bit Windows 7

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

My newly-built computer runs on 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate and is a pleasure to use. There are, however, a few “two-bit” (insignificant, cheap, tawdry) problems that are like glaring little blemishes on a shiny new toy. My habit has been … Continue reading →

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Camera to Internet – organizing, enhancing, sharing photos -one approach–part 1

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Over the last couple of years I have shared techniques, tips and ideas about digital pictures and computer ‘how-to’s. Much has changed in that short time. My first post was about “Live Search”  – that gave way to “Bing”, Windows … Continue reading →

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Metadata: Geotagging and More with Microsoft Pro Photo Tools

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

Metadata, the “invisible” details in photos, can be managed with a number of tools. One very capable program is the free Microsoft Pro Photo Tools. This program has been around for a while, but it is still available at [updated … Continue reading →

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Metadata: Managing information with Windows Explorer

Posted on April 4, 2010 by

Metadata, the non-picture information stored in photo files, can be managed in a number of ways. This article explores the use of Windows Explorer for adding or changing data. When you click Start > Pictures, Windows Explorer opens and shows … Continue reading →

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Metadata: Adding information with Windows Live Photo Gallery

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Metadata, the non-picture information carried inside photo files, can be managed with a number of tools. Windows Live Photo Gallery allows manipulation of just a few data categories, but one, tags, is really powerful and very useful. The import process, … Continue reading →

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Metadata: There is more in your photos than meets the eye!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

In addition to the actual picture, photo files contain a lot of other information. It is like a little notebook with preprinted boxes for all sorts of information. The general term for that is “metadata”. Some of that information is … Continue reading →

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