Seasoned software developer with a knack for tackling complex technical challenges. When I’m not heads-down coding, I usually indulge in two other passions: exploring the world through travel and creating culinary delights in the kitchen.
PhotoSync is a great one for downloading your photos library.
https://apps.apple.com/app/id415850124
I use it to sync my iCloud Photos to my local NAS for a peace of mind backup.
For files - as the other person said just copy and paste from the folder on your desktop.
I have never had any trouble with 1Password. But with Apple bringing support for 3rd party browsers, I might be tempted to switch to that. https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/12/macos-sonoma-apple-passwords-third-party-browsers/
They’re bringing Apple’s password manager to 3rd party apps – i.e., Chrome – in the new macOS version.
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/12/macos-sonoma-apple-passwords-third-party-browsers/
I have iCloud+ on a family plan. Gives me Apple TV, Music, Fitness and 2TB of storage. I use it to back up all my photos (with a process to back them up to my local NAS as well as additional cloud storage - AWS Glacier)
I’m on a Mac all day and have an iPhone and iPad, so it works for me.
Some alternatives might be cheaper, but the integrations are too good to pass up.
Yes it sync’s a .HEIC and .MP4 file for each Live Photo.