Photostick Review 2020
- iReviews
- May 13, 2020
95%
Pros
- Compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems
- Works on both image and video file formats
- Requires no special software
- Easy to use
Cons
- Does the same things that cheaper flash drives do
- Lacks any instructions in the box
- Does not offer password protection
- Expensive for the amount of storage that you get
Here at iReviews, we will never put our seal of approval on a product unless our team thinks it deserves that seal. That team spent weeks working with ThePhotoStick and trying it on their home and work computers to make sure that it works the way it should.
Similar to the thumb drives that you might use at work or school, this is a small device that allows you to save files and create a backup in case of an emergency.
If your hard drive fails, you can rest assured that you have copies of your important work files and family photos stored in a safe place.
ThePhotoStick has quite a few positive reviews from customers. We had such a hard time finding negative reviews that we knew we needed to put this device to the test.
What is ThePhotoStick?
When you first see ThePhotoStick, you might think that it looks just like the standard USB drive that you have tucked away in a drawer somewhere. This tool is more than just a thumb drive though because it comes with so much additional storage. You can opt for one with 8 GB, 64 GB or an impressive 128 GB of extra storage. While similar devices require that you download software to identify and run the drive, this one requires very little on your part. You can plug it into any device with a USB port and transfer copies of your files in seconds.
This compact USB drive is compatible with most of the leading file formats that you use, including JPEG, GIF and PNG files. It works with the files that you create when using Photoshop and other photo editing software suites. If you have a DSLR camera and save photos in a raw format, you can transfer those images onto the stick too.
It even works with video files to help you save copies of videos that you took at special events. No matter what files you have on your computer, you can transfer them and keep a backup with this tool.
How Can You Use ThePhotoStick?
Even those without any computer experience can use ThePhotoStick. You’ll want to follow a set series of steps based on the type of computer operating system that you have.
If you have a Windows computer, you will:
- Turn on your computer and let it run
- Remove the cap from ThePhotoStick and insert it into an open USB port
- Click on the File Explorer
- Double-click on ThePhotoStick file
- Press “Go” when it appears on your screen
If you have a Mac/Apple computer, you need to:
- Turn on and run your computer
- Remove the cap from ThePhotoStick and place it in an available USB port
- Look for the USB icon on the screen and double-click it
- Find THEPHOTOSTICK icon on your screen and click it
- Hit the “Go” button that you see
It’s then a simple matter of picking what files you want to save copies of on ThePhotoStick. You can let the device make a total backup of the operating system, which will save copies of all your files. To do this, you need to make sure that you have enough space on the device. You can also select from the files that you see and request that the stick transfer copies of only those selected files.
Depending on the type of computer that you have, the USB port will either be on the back or the side of the base.
Where Can You Use ThePhotoStick?
The top two places where you will likely use ThePhotoStick is at home and work. We’ll take a look at some of the reasons you might use it at home first. There is nothing worse than hitting the power button on your laptop and seeing a dark screen staring back at you. If the fan fails in your laptop, it can cause the computer to run so hotly that it eventually shuts down. A hard drive failure can also occur because of an internal issue or a power outage. With ThePhotoStick, you can rest assured that any of the files you backed up are still available to you. It can also come in handy if your child spills something on your computer.
Using ThePhotoStick at work is helpful for those who need to share data. While you can always send emails with attachments, larger attachments can take valuable minutes to send. You can save copies on this stick and hand it to a coworker to give him or her instant access to that data. It also allows you to do work from home and take those projects back to the office and to take work from the office home. You’ll have copies of important data when other computers fail.
What Operating System Do You Need to Use ThePhotoStick?
- Windows 10
- Windows 8 and 8.1
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
- Mac OS X Version 10.7 and all future editions
Who’s This For?
ThePhotoStick is a handy tool for anyone who doesn’t want to use cloud storage or doesn’t trust cloud storage. You might remember hearing about the Hollywood celebrity scandal a few years ago. Celebs who used iPhones and stored photos in the cloud were stunned when a hacker got into the cloud and stole their images. They saw their private photos shared across the web. While the companies behind cloud storage options claim that they are strong and will protect your privacy, they cannot guarantee that. Anyone who knows your password can also access your cloud storage and transfer private or confidential files to other devices.
Using cloud storage is also a chore because you need to remember your login info. Not only do you need to remember the password or email address that you used, but you also need to keep track of your password. Some devices will even lock that specific device to an account, which means that you cannot view those files on another device, even if you know your login and password. With ThePhotoStick, you just need to remember where you put the device. It works on all computers and gives you instant access to all the files you saved.
ThePhotoStick saves you on some of the frustrations of using cloud storage.
How Many Photos Can ThePhotoStick Hold?
The number of photos and other files that ThePhotoStick can hold will depend on which model you buy. With the 128 GB model, you can store up to 60,000 images. Most of the photos that you take with a standard smartphone or DSLR is 8MP, but some of these photos might be as small as 2MP in size. The 60,000 estimation takes into account the fact that you’ll likely save both longer videos that take up more space and small images that use less space. Unlike other devices that come with software installed on them, you get the total amount of space specified on ThePhotoStick packaging because it does not have any installed software. You can generally store around 30,000 files on the 64 GB version and 3,500 files on the 8 GB model.
When you use any version of ThePhotoStick, you can check the amount of remaining space on your computer. Before you double-click to run the stick, check the specs on the screen. It should show you a pie chart that details the total amount of space on the flash drive, how much space you used and how much space is left. If you do not see this chart, try hovering your mouse over ThePhotoStick icon. You may need to right-click on that icon to view the properties too
What Determines How Many Files ThePhotoStick Can Hold?
- File format used
- Size of files
- Video vs. photo files
- Type of ThePhotoStick purchased
- Number of raw images saved
How Fast is ThePhotoStick?
If you ever attempted a system backup before, you know that it can take hours. Even if you did a previous backup within the last few weeks, your computer will still go over all the files and create a full backup. Anyone who owns a computer should do a backup at least once a month and more often if they work from or use their computers for school. In the case of a massive failure, you can restore your system to a previous backup and find information that you thought was lost. Not everyone has hours that they can spend watching the computer run, which is why using ThePhotoStick is so helpful.
With ThePhotoStick, you can do a complete backup in around 10 minutes or less. Most people will find that it does a backup in just five minutes. It depends on how many files you have and the last time you did a backup. Let’s say that you’re smart and backup your system once a week.
ThePhotoStick can instantly identify the files that it saved the last time and skip over them to find new files. This can significantly cut down on how much time you spend in front of the screen and let you get back to using your computer faster.
ThePhotoStick can slash your backup time in half or by even more.
Does ThePhotoStick Work with More Than One Computer?
Before buying ThePhotoStick, you might worry that it will only work with one computer. If you used a different flash drive in the past, you know that these products can make organizing your files difficult. They show you all the files that you save and let you organize them based on name, file type and other features. You cannot view which files came from which computer though. When you need to quickly find a file from your work setup, you might not remember when you took it or what you named it. ThePhotoStick makes it much easier to organize and filed your files because it can work with multiple setups.
ThePhotoStick is unique because it can identify each computer that you use. When you add new files to the stick, it will know where those files came from and store the with past files taken from that network. This lets you view all the files you saved from the different computers you use at home vs. those you saved at work. It essentially creates a list of files from each setup and lets you organize those files in any way that you want.
ThePhotoStick can keep track of the documents that you saved too.
With ThePhotoStick, you no longer need to feel frustrated when organizing photos and other files.
What is ThePhotoStick Mobile?
One of the newest products from the makers of ThePhotoStick is ThePhotoStick Mobile. Designed for use with mobile devices, it lets you save copies of all the files on your phone without tracking down the right cord or spending time on your computer. This easy to use tool works on both smartphones and tablets and can work with those from Apple as well as devices that have an Android operating system.
With the mobile version, you simply turn on your device and insert ThePhotoStick into your device. It will automatically scan the system to find videos and photos and movie copies of those files to ThePhotoStick. If you regularly scan your device, it will pick up only the new images you saved since the last time it scanned.
With the mobile version, you simply turn on your device and insert ThePhotoStick into your device. It will automatically scan the system to find videos and photos and movie copies of those files to ThePhotoStick. If you regularly scan your device, it will pick up only the new images you saved since the last time it scanned.
This is a good way to share copies of family photos without using a transfer cable. The mobile version works on phones and tablets from Samsung, HTC, LG and other major phone manufacturers.
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