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How to Avoid Damaging Disks

Last month we shared information on differences in disk quality and longevity. The next step to keeping your data long-term is handling your disks with the respect your data deserves.Many environmental factors can damage your disks. These include: exposure to direct...
Cleaning your DVD or CD Player

Cleaning your DVD or CD Player

Dust can collect on the lens in your DVD and CD players which causes difficulty in playing disks correctly or for them to not play at all. I used to always blame the disk in having flaws or scratches but when your video skips a lot it may be indicating that it is time...
CD and DVD Rot

CD and DVD Rot

Last month we made sense of + x and – on your CD and DVD. This month we look at disks and discuss their longevity. The first disk was created in the early 80’s. Today’s disks are much more advanced in write performance, capacity, quality and price. Quality...
So many photos, so little time

So many photos, so little time

So many photos, so little time. Photo Preservation Another year has come and gone and now you have another year’s worth of photos that you haven’t done anything with! The mound of photos or list of photo files can be quite overwhelming. I suggest that you choose a...