The use of VHS tapes peaked in the 1990s with the rise of video camcorders. VHS tapes and VCR players were commonly found in appliance stores across the country and were growing less expensive by the year. In fact, it was common for TVs to have VCR players built-in –...
Converting your VHS tapes to DVD format is a big step. You are actively protecting your memories and ensuring they will be watchable for decades to come. Not only will this project free up storage space in your home, but you can feel more comfortable knowing your...
Benefits Of Converting Your Old Videos to CD Video-to-CD conversion is becoming more and more popular as it allows users to enjoy their favorite videos on a variety of different platforms. With the help of specialized software, users can now easily convert videos into...
Putting together gifts for parents can be tricky. What do you get the people who seemingly have everything they want? Gift giving can get even harder if your parents are working to declutter their home because you don’t necessarily want to give them more possessions...
How To Repair Damaged VHS Tapes For countless American families, the 1980s and 1990s were the Golden Era for VHS homemade family movies. Camcorders were more affordable than ever, and you could record numerous events on VHS tapes and other tracks. Many still have some...
Photo digitization is an essential project for protecting your family memories. Every year, your photos can fade and lose their color or get damaged. No one wants to think about an unexpected leak or house fire ruining their memories, but this is a reality for...
Over the years, families can accrue thousands of print and video memories. Whether you are looking at your own photos during legacy planning or reviewing the memories of a loved one, you might be wondering what to do with all of this history. At Memory Fortress, we...
It’s easy to get caught up in the endless tasks that come with planning a wedding. However, no matter how stressful it can be to manage caterers and come up with centerpieces, the focus needs to stay on the happy couple. Families are coming together at this event,...
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you might have fond memories of your parents handling bulky camcorders and creating endless VHS tapes of your life. Some parents went out of their way to document every birthday, graduation, and momentous event. Unfortunately, many...
Curating photo albums used to be an art form. Families would develop film rolls at the one-hour photo, select the best ones (pictures that were in focus and had good lighting), and add them to various albums. Even with the rise of digital photography and online...