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International Women’s Day 2020: 20 Quotes from 20 Amazing Women

This International Women’s Day, we’re raising a toast to all the amazing women who nurtured us, inspired us, and helped us become the people we are today. Be further motivated to conquer your goals with these quotes from 20 women we love.

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” – Malala Yousafzai, education activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize awardee

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart, author and aviation pioneer

“Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.” – Hillary Clinton, former senator and secretary of state of the USA

“My mother always said, íf you really want something, you’re going to have to work hard, you’ll have to take advantage of every opportunity, but don’t give up.’ I’ve taken that message to young people…all around the world.”- Jane Goodall, primate conservationist and anthropologist

“I encourage women to step up. Don’t wait for somebody to ask you.” – Reese Witherspoon, actress, producer, and entrepreneur

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, diplomat and activist

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”- Oprah Winfrey, author, talk show host, actress, and media executive

“It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind.” – Queen Elizabeth II

“It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling, author

“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another.” – Serena Williams, tennis champion and 8-time world no. 1

“I just love bossy women…It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind leading.” – Amy Poehler, actress, comedian, writer, and director

“A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot.” – Isabel Allende, author

“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.”- Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO

“Women will be hidden no more. We will not remain hidden figures. We have names. … It was a woman that gave you Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a woman that gave you Malcolm X. And according to the Bible, it was a woman that gave you Jesus. Don’t you ever forget it.”- Janelle Monae, singer-songwriter

“The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your fear.” – Nadia Comaneci, 5-time Olympic gold medalist and the first gymnast in Olympic history to get a perfect score of 10

“ Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with them.” – Candace Bushnell, author

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” – Dolly Parton, actress and musician

“Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live.” – Yuna Kim, two-time world figure skating champion and Olympic gold medalist

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou, poet, singer, and civil rights activist

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6 Women Who Made An Impact On The Last Decade

The past 10 years saw women worldwide accomplishing several milestones. Despite the odds, women were still able to dominate in sports, shatter corporate glass ceilings, and make history. And as we enter a new decade, it’s safe to say that women are stronger, braver, and more capable than ever before.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve featured six amazing women who made an enormous impact in the last 10 years. Read on!

Simone Biles

Simone Biles’ impact on women’s sports is unparalleled. The 22-year-old is the world’s third most decorated gymnast and is currently the holder of the most number of World Championship medals (25). And considering that she’s only 22, you can certainly expect more wondrous feats from Ms. Biles.

Kris Jenner

Love them or hate them, you have to appreciate the Kardashians’ hustle. In the last decade, the family transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill socialites into multimedia moguls and pop culture icons. And at the center of it all is Kris Jenner, who used her entrepreneurial savvy to nab TV show deals, launch multi-million dollar businesses such as Kylie Cosmetics, and establish her family as Hollywood royalty. Truly, mother knows best!

Greta Thunberg

What were you doing when you were in your teens? Probably not leading an international campaign against climate change, like 17-year-old Greta Thunberg, who organized a school climate strike that got students around the world skipping school on Friday in the name of the environment. Her passion for her advocacy has earned her several honors, including nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and the Time Person of the Year award.

Serena Williams

The last decade saw Serena Williams go from being a top-ranked tennis player to becoming the most dominant tennis player alive, with the most Grand Slam titles among all active players, both male and female. Athletic prowess aside, her social activism and philanthropy also deserve special recognition, raising money for several charities and non-profit organizations.

Malala Yousafzai

Another teenager who made headlines in the last decade is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl who bravely documented her life as a female student under the harsh Taliban regime. Because of her actions, she was targeted by the Taliban and was shot in the head in 2012, prompting an outpour of support for her standing up for the right of girls to be educated. She has successfully recovered from her injury and has since devoted her young life to fighting for the rights of women and children.

Rihanna

Everything Rihanna touches seems to turn into gold. After making the world dance with her hit songs, she was able to successfully venture into fashion and beauty with the launch of her eponymous brand, Fenty. Both her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, and lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, have received praise for their thoughtful inclusivity. She was also the first woman–and a woman of color, at that–to launch a fashion brand under luxury fashion group LVMH. As the cool kids would say these days, we stan this Barbadian queen.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Nixplay! Get up to 35% off on all Nixplay Frames, only until March 8!

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How To Use A Digital Photo Frame: The Ins and Outs

So you ordered a Nixplay digital photo frame and it has just arrived at your front porch. The excitement is palpable as you unwrap it and set it up on the mantle, but what’s next?

With our guide on how to use a digital photo frame, you‘ll learn the answer to questions such as ‘how many pictures can a digital photo frame hold?’ and ‘can digital photo frames play video?’, while discovering nifty features like how to rotate pictures on a Nixplay digital frame. Read on!

How do you transfer photos to a digital photo frame?

Struggling to transfer your photos from your mobile device? Each Nixplay Cloud Frame requires an online account from where you can manage your photos, albums, playlists and more. There are three ways that you can send your photos to your Nixplay digital photo frame:

1. Email
When you first set up your frame and create your Nixplay account, you’ll be asked to create an @mynixplay.com email address to allow photos to be emailed directly to your frame, which you can do by simply attaching the chosen image to a new email and sending it on to your @mynixplay.com email address. The photo will then automatically be stored in the online ‘Albums’ section under the name of the email sender.
Top tip: You can add the image into a specific playlist by typing ‘pl: playlist name’ in the subject line of your email.

2. Online
When sending photos to your frame from your hard drive or another source, they need to be uploaded to a Nixplay Cloud album. Log in to your Nixplay account from the website and go to ‘Photos’. Then after ‘Playlists’, you’ll find ‘Albums’, where you can select ‘Create an Album’. Once these photos have been uploaded, you can add each one to a playlist of your choice to then be played on your digital photo frame.
Top tip: Add captions to individual photos in albums, which will then be displayed on your frame – perfect for birthdays and celebrations!

3. Nixplay mobile app
Download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play Store and create an account/log in. Select ‘Send Photos’ from the home screen and you’ll be offered the choice to send photos from your camera roll or upload directly from the camera – great for those ‘day in the life’ updates! You’ll also be able to add captions and send photos directly to your playlists or friends.

How many pictures can a digital photo frame hold?

If you’ve got lots of memories you want to share on your digital photo frame, you may be wondering how many photos your frame can hold. Each one of our customers gets 10GB of free cloud storage, so the number of photos your frame can hold will depend on the size of the images themselves. For example, if your images are 5MB each, you can store 2,000 photos. If you’re looking to add more media to your frame, you can upgrade your storage with a Nixplay Plus subscription plan!

Can digital photo frames play video?

Yes! You can share your favorite short videos directly from the iOS and Android apps straight to your digital frame. It’s simple:
1. Click ‘Send Photos’ from the App.
2. Record a new clip or select a pre-recorded video from your camera roll. Keep in mind that Nixplay has a video play limit of 15 seconds.
3. Choose which playlist or friend you would like to send this video to, and see it play on your frame!

Whether it’s an old wedding clip, a video of the little one’s first steps, or a 15-second montage of the latest family party, you can share it all with your loved ones on your Nixplay digital photo frame.

How to add music to a digital photo frame

If you’re throwing a party, you may be looking to accompany your favorite photos with your favorite tunes. And with the Nixplay Seed Wave, listening to your music through your frame via Spotify Connect has never been easier! Simply open Spotify on your device (make sure your mobile, tablet or laptop is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your frame) and play your song of choice. Select ‘Devices Available’ at the bottom of the screen, and choose your Nixplay Seed Wave to start listening!

How to set up your frame with Amazon Alexa

Did you know that you can use Alexa to control your digital photo frame? Connect the two devices by installing the Amazon Alexa app and pairing it up with the device, while making sure that your Nixplay frame is connected to WiFi and a Nixplay account. Then install and enable the Nixplay Frame ‘skill’, which will prompt you to link this skill with your Nixplay account. Once it’s done, you’ll hear your frame say ‘Nixplay Frame has been successfully linked’.

Why not test it out by saying ‘Alexa, ask my frame to show me my family playlist’?

How to organize your digital photos

Got hundreds of photos to sort through but keep putting the task off? Stuck on how to organize them in a sensible, logical way? Don’t put it off any longer: Creating backups and sorting out your images will help keep them safe and tidy, and displaying them on a Nixplay frame will ensure that your memories and moments will always be at your fingertips. Make the task a little easier by choosing which memories to keep (discard silly selfies or duplicates) and arranging them chronologically. Discover more tips on how to smartly digitize and organize your photos on our blog.

How to rotate pictures on a Nixplay digital frame

Our digital frames can be placed in a landscape or portrait orientation at home, and the orientation you choose will depend on the photos you want to display. If the image being shown is upside down, you can rotate it by logging in online, finding the photo in the right album, hovering over the image to uncover the menu icon in the top right corner of the image. Click on this button and hit the rotate icon until it’s facing the right way.

And those are our top tips on how to use a digital photo frame. Make the most of your memories and display your favorite moments at home with a Wi-Fi Cloud Frame from Nixplay. If you’re still looking for some answers on how to use a digital photo frame, head to Nixplay’s Support Page to find out more.

The Importance of Wedding Photo Album Memories

The Importance of Wedding Photo Album Memories

One of the next most important aspects of a wedding (after the exchange of vows, of course) is the photo coverage of the big day. Every bride and groom would want to immortalize their special day in pictures, which will be a powerful reminder of the path they have chosen to take and of the great moments they’ll experience along the way.

While a cache of digital pictures has been a staple in most photo coverage packages, nothing’s better than flicking through an album of printed wedding images. It’s more exciting to see your pictures in a book than on social media. If you’re still not convinced, here’s more about the importance of a wedding photo album.

Traveling Through Memories

It’s easier to reach out and travel down memory lane when you have photos. With a photo album, you’ll have something to pass down to the generations to come. Your great grandkids will look at the pictures and see similarities with family members they may never meet.

With a wedding photo album, you can leave behind a stronger legacy than if you only have digital photos. Photo albums are easier to look through any time you wish to, especially when you have visitors. Pulling out an album is more manageable than opening a media file.

Tell a Story in Photos

With a photo album, you can sort your wedding photos in a sequence that tells a story about your journey. There are many ways to arrange the photos. You can arrange them chronologically, depending on the time of day they were taken.

Alternatively, you can group them depending on the people on the photos. Whichever approach you choose, people who look at your album will want to see it over and over. A physical album wins over digitally stored photos, any day.

An album will especially be useful to people who weren’t able to attend your wedding. Digital photos may never get printed. Future generations may never get to see them if they don’t have access to online storage.

A Unique Gift

There are plenty of thoughtful gifts, such as whiskey barrels and mason jars from WhiskeyMade. Other gifts, including photo albums, can be made more special with custom personalization for your loved one.

You can give your family a creative gift in the form of a wedding photo album. This is a gift that will stand the test of time and help them celebrate your memories for years to come. If you can personalize the wedding-photo album, the more meaning it’ll have to your children and family.

Technology Can Become Obsolete

Storing your photos on digital media may be a great idea today, but years later, you might regret the decision. Technology changes over time, and what works today may not work tomorrow.

Think of people who captured their wedding day on a floppy disk. Today, they have a hard time accessing their photos, and their younger loved ones may not be able to see those photos. Even those using CDs and DVDs to capture their photos today may no longer be able to access them in a few years.

Transferring photos from one digital form to another as technology becomes obsolete may not be a very viable idea. A physical backup to online photos is essential as it’ll stand the test of time and protect your photos.

Ensure you use a professionally created high-quality album to give your photos the protection they deserve. Albums will never become obsolete, no matter how much technology changes. Besides, digital photos can get lost, become corrupt, or can be accidentally deleted.

A great way to prevent such incidents is by creating several digital copies on different disks, as well as storing your photos and videos on the cloud. Nixplay offers a great cloud storage solution for digital photos and videos, which can be easily synced on Nixplay’s Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Photo Frames. With a Nixplay Wi-Fi Frame, your digital photos can be enjoyed anytime by you and your loved ones.

Great for Social Gatherings

When friends and family are visiting, it’s easier to pass them a photo album than search your computer for a digital file. They’ll better connect with an album, and they’ll have more time to soak into the memories and resonate with the moment they were created.

No Regrets for Having an Album

Creating a photo album for your big day takes effort, but you’ll live to appreciate that you did. If you have your photos stored electronically, consider having them printed and stored away safely in a photo album. You can also have the album professionally made for you by experts.

This is the one investment that will remain long after the wedding day has come and gone. Your family will thank you for it.

There’s Nothing Like Print

The only thing that’ll remain with you after your wedding day is the memories. If you don’t preserve them well through photos, you may never have something to show the future generations. A wedding photo album is the best way to keep the memories alive.

You may want to store them digitally, but an album will prove to be a great complement to your files. An album is a gift you can pass down to future generations, unlike digital copies that may become obsolete, corrupt, or can accidentally get deleted.

It may stressful or demanding to put an album together, but it’ll eventually be worth every effort. Engage professional services, and you’ll be proud of the end product.

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Tricks To Teach Your Dog For The Best Puppy Photos

International Puppy Day—the perfect day to celebrate your furry companions and a great opportunity to share your favorite snaps of your pup—is fast approaching! And in true holiday spirit, we’ve pulled together some of our top tricks to teach your dog and take the best puppy photos. Share them with your friends online or display them at home to treasure for yourself—the choice is yours.

Easy Tricks To Teach Your Dog

Wondering what the best dog poses for pictures are? We’ve pulled together some of the best tricks to teach your dog, making for extra cute dog poses and the best puppy photos so that you can make your dog photography extra special for their big day. And remember, the trick is to always keep treats at hand to praise and reward their hard work!

“Sit”

First things first, you’ll need to make sure they know how to “sit”, if they don’t already. This pose makes for a smart and put-together snap of your pooch on their big day. Just follow these easy steps:

Stand in front of your dog and hold their favorite treat near their nose.
Keeping the treat near their nose, move it over their head in an arc movement. They will raise their head back to follow the treat and will end up sitting on the floor to accommodate this movement. Once they sit, praise them and give the treat!

Practice this regularly to get them used to the process.

Later on, add the verbal cue “sit” as they go to sit down. It’s important that you time it right, otherwise they may start to associate the cue with the wrong movement.

Eventually you will find that you can complete this trick without the need for a treat.

“Stay”

This trick is ideal for dog photography. Getting them to stay in one place will help you to get a still, clear portrait with minimal movement or blurs! Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Get them into the “down” position.
  2. With a treat at the ready, put up your hand in the “stop” sign with your palm facing them.
  3. Wait a few seconds before you give them the treat and say “stay” before you feed it to them.

Top tip: Only reward them with a treat while they are lying down, not if they have gotten up!

Regularly practice these few steps, gradually increasing the length of time that they are lying down. Start to increase the distance between you and them, taking one step back every few times you practice the trick. Eventually they should pick up the trick and will be able to perform it without a treat at all.

Don’t forget to practice in different pet-friendly places—at the park, in the garden, around the house—so that your pet can still perform the trick even when you’re away from home.

“Shake”

This trick makes for an adorable dog pose for pictures, showing off the relationship between you and your pup perfectly. But hold back from picking up their paw, as they’ll get there on their own. Here’s how:

  1. Sit them down in front of you and hold your hand out, with a treat enclosed in your palm.
  2. Let the pooch sniff or lick your hand to figure out what you’re after.
  3. Once they paw at your hand, open it up and give them the treat along with some praise.
  4. Repeat these steps until the dog is pawing at your hand consistently.
  5. You can now start increasing the difficulty and have your dog holding their paw on your hand for a longer period of time before you hand over the treat. Make sure that they know you want their paw on your hand. Taking the time to pause in that position will help them understand this. They will begin to realize that placing and holding their paw on your hand gets them the treat—not just scratching at it.
  6. Start introducing the verbal cue. So before their paw makes contact with your hand, say “shake”. They will soon start to make the connection between the behavior and the verbal cue.
  7. Now you can start to slowly introduce some gentle up and down movements—as if you’re shaking their hand.
  8. Repeat the previous steps until they’re completely confident in this trick.

“Beg”/“Up”

A cute dog pose makes for an even cuter photo. If your pup can master this trick, then you’ll get an unforgettable photo to show off this International Puppy Day.

  1. Get your dog to “sit” and hold a treat to their nose, giving them the command “beg” (or “up”).
  2. As they reach to take the treat, move it over their head so they have to reach up and get it.
  3. Then, move it higher until your pup is sitting up on their hind legs in the “begging” position. Once they’re up, give them praise and hand them a treat!
  4. Repeat these steps frequently so that they become familiar with the process and eventually learn to do it on command.

“Roll over”

This one may be a little harder to photograph in one image, but you can film a little clip to share with your friends and family. With a Nixplay Wi-Fi Frame, you can showcase your best dog photos and your favorite videos all in one place.

  1. Get your furry friend into the “down” position.
  2. Take a tasty treat and hold it at the side of their head by their nose.
  3. Move your hand towards their shoulder, which will encourage them to follow the treat and roll flat on their side.
  4. Repeat this a few times and give them praise every time they do it well so that they can get used to these steps.
  5. Once they’ve mastered the previous steps, with a treat, continue moving your hand from their shoulder to their back. They should then roll over to their back.
  6. Continue moving the treat so they roll over onto the other side.

Once your pup is confidently following these steps, start adding the “roll over” verbal cue. Eventually, you can reduce the hand motions and take away the treats, but they should be able to do this trick on cue!

Our Top Dog Photography Tips

It can be hard to make your pup sit still when they’re full of excitement, but we’ve put together some of our top dog photography ideas to make sure you get the best snap of your pup for the big day.

  • Practice makes perfect. Even though it may seem hard at first, never give up.
  • Lose the flash. The bright light can be off-putting and damaging for their eyes. So to make sure you get the best shot, use artificial lighting to eliminate the need for flash photography.
  • Get down to their level. It will help them to feel less intimidated, as well as giving you an adorable close-up shot!
  • Get the best expressions. Use playful tactics to make them wide-eyed and super smiley, or get their ears to perk up for a great shot by making goofy noises.
  • Choose a faster shutter speed. This will help you capture a clearer image before your pup inevitably moves their head or body during the shot. If you’re shooting your dog photography on your phone, choose the burst mode to get a sequence of shots to choose from.

For more dog photography tips, read our blog: “4 Animal Photography Tips You Should Try With Your Pet”.

Showing Off Your International Puppy Day Snaps

Once you’ve captured your best dog photos, it’s time to show them off to your friends and family! With a Nixplay Smart Photo Frame, displaying your favorite snaps has never been easier. Find your frame online today and make your house a home with personal and memorable photos that can last a lifetime.

Use the hashtag #InternationalPuppyDay when uploading your best puppy photos online and let everyone see your best dog photography skills – and browse through their snaps, too!

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