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How Long Do VHS Tapes Last? The Truth About Aging Video Tapes
Most VHS tapes last between 10 and 30 years before deterioration begins. Discover the warning signs of aging video tapes and how converting VH...
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Just in Time for Grandma's Marathon's 50th Anniversary, We Helped Preserve a Piece of Its History
As Grandma's Marathon approaches its 50th anniversary, Family Media Transfer recently digitized a rare broadcast archive containing footage fr...
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The Tape That Squeals — What Sticky Shed Syndrome Is Doing to Your Home Movies
That old VHS tape sitting in your closet may look perfectly fine — but inside, time could already be destroying it. One of the biggest hidden ...
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