We’ve saved the sounds of the past on a number of audio formats over the last century. Folks cleaning out their attics often find audio reels or vinyl records and don’t know what to do with them. Just like photos …
Family photos and home movies are the ultimate trips down memory lane. Sharing the sights and stories of the past can be extremely beneficial for seniors that often feel disconnected from friends and family members due to health concerns or …
The stories are true – the oldest film can burst into flames under the right conditions. Nitrate film sparked the 1937 Fox vault fire and fueled the MGM vault blaze of 1967. These fires were fatal, destructive, and erased huge …
The vinyl record has made a huge comeback. From its warm sound to the thrill of digging in record stores for rare LPs, folks are still finding value in this once-fading format. We won’t tackle the ‘vinyl vs. digital’ debate …
Summer is here and so are the photo ops! June 21st marked this year’s summer solstice and the first official day of fun in the sun so while you’re planning beach trips and BBQs, don’t forget to make space on …
Good labeling practices are key for photo organizing and computer file management. When your digital files are foldered and labeled correctly, it’s also easy to maintain that organization by adding new files into the right folders. This post covers a …
VHS tapes are keeping the moments from your family trips and weddings alive. They also face several risks, like crushing at the bottom of storage bins and even snapping in your VCR. Since we fix lots of damaged videotapes at …
Film and audio tape makers tried to set their products apart from competitors’ with slight changes in size, length and reel styles. Now, all these years later, these variations can make it difficult for families to determine what formats they …
We all have the plastic sleeves of 35mm negatives stuffed in the back of our photo envelopes, falling out of albums and loose in our photo boxes. Every time we see them we ask ourselves, “Do I even need these?” …
Written by: Jens Peterson & Vanessa Boucher If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do they still make VHS players?”, the answer is no. Nobody makes VCRs anymore. Funai Electric made the very last one in July 2016 – a big turning …
