Macworld forum visitor Suenaga reacts to a recent entry regarding ripping audiobook CDs for playback on an iOS device with a question: Any advice on doing the same with audio cassettes? I have dozens ...

As our fifth choice, Legacybox is still a great option for converting that old content into digital files that will last for longer for future family members to enjoy. From tapes and photos to reels ...

Remember the original plusdeck? It slipped into a spare 5.25-inch bay of your computer to convert your old tapes to something a bit more 2007. Well, it’s advanced a step further to the BTO plusdeck EX ...

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I cleaned out a cabinet a few years ago and found a stack of old Super 8 tapes. I’ll never forget the way Mom’s face lit up after I digitized videos of her late brother Harold Jr.’s wedding.

Another reason to preserve the tapes is that digital technology continues to advance, and in the future it may be possible to make a better-quality digital rip. Of course, nothing is forever, so it ...

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In 2014, a poll found that 58% of Americans still had a VHS player, but that number had dropped from 88% in 2005. The decrease is mainly because more people are using digital and streaming media ...