Old CDs, DVDs, a MiniDisc, a floppy disc and memory cards that may still hold family photos and videos

Can Old CDs, DVDs and Memory Cards Still Be Read?

July 22, 2026

Can old CDs, DVDs and memory cards still be read? Find out what you can do with old digital media, including MiniDiscs, floppy discs and CompactFlash cards.

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How Should You Back Up Your Digitised Family Photos and Videos, etc?

July 15, 2026

Learn how to back up your digitised family photos and videos, make copies, store them safely and share them without losing quality.

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What Is Metadata and Why Is It Useful for Your Digitised Photos?

June 23, 2026

What is metadata and how can you add it to digitised family photos? Learn how dates, names, locations and descriptions can help preserve the stories behind your photographs.

VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 and MiniDV video tapes lined up by size

Common Videotape Problems and Whether They Can Be Recovered

June 18, 2026

Discover the most common problems affecting old VHS, VHS-C, Video8 and camcorder tapes, and learn how many can still be repaired and digitised.

Red USB memory stick for storing digitised photos and videos

How to Use a USB Memory Stick for Your Digitised Photos and Videos

June 13, 2026

Learn how to use a USB memory stick to store, copy and back up your digitised family photos and videos, with advice on TV compatibility and file formats.