Top 10 Ways to Take Your Media Collections Digital Theres nothing quite like the feel of a new book, the smell of an old record, or the joy of heading to the comic book store every Wednesday. Sometimes, though, those physical collections can be a burden—like when youre starved for space or want something more portable for traveling. Here are 10 forms of media you can take into the digital age. 10. Scan Photos to Your PC Youve probably already switched to a digital camera for most of the photos and video you take, but is any of it organized? And what about all your photos from the pre-digital days? If you have a flatbed scanner, take some time to scan those photos into your digital collection and touch them up. If you have the negatives, those can often produce better results, and this simple DIY negative scanner should work pretty well. Once youve got everything in digital, dont just leave it sitting around—come up with a good organization scheme, whether its just in folders or using a photo management app like Picasa or Lyn. 9. Subscribe to Your Radio Shows as Podcasts Radio may be convenient, but it doesnt offer many other advantages. If you have a lot of radio shows you really like, chances are theyre already available online as podcasts, sometimes with pretty extensive archives. And, with the right app and a little configuration, you can turn all your favorite shows into a custom radio station that you can stream from anywhere, on your own time. Check out our favorite apps for iOS and Android, and our tips on how to supercharge your podcasts for more. 8. Play Your Video Games, Old and New
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:06:13 +0000
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