Tips & Best Practices
Get the most out of Rando with these tips, workflows, and best practices from experienced users.
What You'll Learn
Workflow Optimization
Streamline your photo browsing and organization workflow.
Privacy Best Practices
Maximize privacy while using Rando effectively.
Performance Tips
Keep Rando fast even with massive photo libraries.
Organizing Photos for Rando
Structure your photo collection for the best random experience.
Quick Tips
For Photo Collectors
- Use multi-folder mixing to combine photos from different sources
- Tag favorites across different folders for quick access
- Set up network drives for centralized access
For Digital Parents
- Organize by year/event in separate folders
- Use tags to mark milestone photos
- Create tag-based slideshows for family viewing
For Content Creators
- Tag photos by project or theme
- Use random selection for creative inspiration
- Keep work-in-progress separate from finished work
Power User Tips
Fast Navigation
Master keyboard shortcuts to browse 10x faster. Press Space for random, arrows for history.
Smart Tagging
Use number keys (1-9) to instantly tag photos. Set up your most-used tags first.
External Drive Organization
Keep external drives organized by year or event, then use multi-folder to mix them all.
Privacy Through Structure
Keep sensitive photos in separate folders you don't add to Rando - simple and effective.
Common Workflows
Rediscovery Workflow
- Add all your photo folders
- Press
Spacerepeatedly to browse random photos - Tag favorites as you find them
- Create a "Favorites" slideshow
Organization Workflow
- Browse random photos
- Apply tags based on theme, people, or events
- Export tag library as backup
- Use tags to create themed slideshows
Inspiration Workflow
- Add your creative portfolio folders
- Use random selection to find forgotten ideas
- Tag promising concepts for follow-up
- Full-screen viewing for detailed inspection