Sofia Kovac
Guides by Sofia Kovac
How to Digitize Old Photos with Your Smartphone
Digitize old photos with your smartphone: choose an app, use soft light, check each scan, name the files and keep a second copy beside the family story.
Scan photos without glare: keep the print clear on your phone
Scan photos without glare: side light, flash off for a plain shot, four-dot walk in the app, then hang the picture on the story.
Questions to ask grandparents: how the conversation works
Questions to ask grandparents: send one to three ahead, take thirty to sixty minutes, put an object on the table. The original voice comes first.
Document family values as a story, not a poster
Document family values as a story: three questions, original voice, and one object. Not a poster, and no printed book inside the app.
How to Interview Parents: Keep Their Original Voice
How to interview parents: record the conversation, keep the original file in two places, and use the transcript only to find a passage later.
3-2-1 Family Photo Backup: Test the Restore
Build a 3-2-1 family photo backup with three independent copies, a clear storage map, and a restore test that proves your memories are recoverable.
Photo Book Template in Word: Print-Ready Guide
Use a photo book template in Word to build 50 to 80 stable pages, preserve image quality, export a print-ready PDF, and run a final preflight.
How to Export and Back Up Voice Memos Privately
Export iPhone voice memos, name and verify the files, encrypt your backups, and test recovery with a practical family archive workflow.
Life Story Questions: 10, 20 to 33, or 50+?
Choose 10, 20 to 33, or 50+ life story questions for a first conversation, several sessions, or a detailed family biography.