Windows 10, BK 7.3.3 registered. Using Dropbox to synchronize my working files, but as a previous poster has said, the media and picture files can eat up Dropbox space in a hurry. I have assigned a drive letter (X:) to my SD card slot on my laptop, and again on my desktop machine. This way I can keep the same file path in Brothers Keeper. And I can use my "sneaker-net" to carry the SD card with me from laptop to desktop as desired. My question is with regard to the durability of the SD card(s). I've heard that there are limited read/write cycles when using an SD card. It's an A-Data branded 32 GB micro SD xc with full size adapter, class-10, U-1. I'm making frequent backups of the micro SD. Some of the warnings about read/write cycles are related to using SD cards in continuous looping cameras and such. I'm not doing that. I'm basically using it like a mini "hard drive." Bad choice? or okay? I'm open to suggestions. Regards to all, Roy Marriott

Hello Roy. I have found that main failing with SD cards is the quality of the Connector in the device.; PC, Laptop, etc. Some card readers are made poorly. If a connector fails, the card cannot be read. Static Electricity (Zap makes scrap) could be an issue in some environments. Then also, a quality brand ( if there is such a thing for SD Cards) is a better bet than those purchased cheaply from a large Asian country. I insist on a single 'active' database. How else can one maintain such on multiple devices and with low faith in reliability of said devices.? It is difficult for me when I am in travelling mode. What you do should work for you a treat, but I am not so focussed or diligent. Barry P. --==-- -----Original Message----- From: Roy Marriott [mailto:roy.marriott@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, 27 February 2019 4:46 PM To: bk@rootsweb.com Subject: [BK] Pics, Media, etc. files on SD card? Windows 10, BK 7.3.3 registered. Using Dropbox to synchronize my working files, but as a previous poster has said, the media and picture files can eat up Dropbox space in a hurry. I have assigned a drive letter (X:) to my SD card slot on my laptop, and again on my desktop machine. This way I can keep the same file path in Brothers Keeper. And I can use my "sneaker-net" to carry the SD card with me from laptop to desktop as desired. My question is with regard to the durability of the SD card(s). I've heard that there are limited read/write cycles when using an SD card. It's an A-Data branded 32 GB micro SD xc with full size adapter, class-10, U-1. I'm making frequent backups of the micro SD. Some of the warnings about read/write cycles are related to using SD cards in continuous looping cameras and such. I'm not doing that. I'm basically using it like a mini "hard drive." Bad choice? or okay? I'm open to suggestions. Regards to all, Roy Marriott _______________________________________________ Remember - Use the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/bk@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community