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Looking for a Mini DV camcorder? Find out which device to choose, what to check before buying, and when it’s better to have your Mini DV tapes professionally digitised.

Video recorders have not been produced for years, but they remain popular for playing and digitising old VHS tapes. In this article, you’ll find out what to consider when buying, connecting and using a video recorder.

You may still have one tucked away in the loft: a slide projector along with boxes full of slides. A slide projector is a device used to enlarge photographic slides and project them onto a wall or screen. For many people, this instantly brings back memories of evenings spent looking through photos together. But how exactly does a slide projector work? Read the article to find out more.

Do you have a video grabber at home and are you asking yourself how to use it to convert your VHS tapes? We can help! In this article, we’ll explain what a video grabber is, how it works, and how you can use it to digitise your videotapes.

Is your slide projector broken or no longer working as it should, but you’d still love to see your old slides? You have three options: get it repaired, have a go at fixing it yourself, or explore other ways to view your slides without needing a projector or screen.

You don't have a VCR anymore? Discover how to watch your VHS tapes again: we'll give you easy and practical tips.

If you plan to have your photos and perhaps slides and negatives professionally scanned, you will also need a plan for archiving the digital files afterwards.