From the disks we’ve seen come back to the shop we know that more people need the message on how to handle disks correctly to keep them working.
Don’t touch the back of the disk with anything. The back of the disk (the side that goes down in the dvd player without the label on it) is where the information is contained on the disk. Any scratches or finger smudges can affect the playability of the disk. When you pick up a disk, hold it by the edges of the disk or the edge of the inner hole only. When we set a disk down at Leave A Legacy it is either in it’s jewel case or we flip it upside down.
This young bride had a unique idea for her wedding DVD slide show.
She wanted us to have it tell a story. It began Once upon a time there was a little girl…. and ended ….they will live happily ever after.
Here you can see an abbreviated version with just a few photos. She brought in both print photos to be scanned and digital photos along with CDs with the music that she wanted added. After she came in to Leave A Legacy to proof it we burned her several copies.
The backgrounds were created by using some digital paper and removing the color from it. The text added is hot pink. Her wedding colors were hot pink, black and white.
Tell us about a unique DVD slideshow that you have made.
We all have them CDs and DVDs, but what is the difference between them? What they have in common is that they are both about the same and size shape, and look about the same and both hold information of some sort. One of the first differences (and most easily understood) is that DVDs can hold at least seven times as much information as CDs. This is accomplished by using multiple recording layers and even recording on both sides of the media. read more
Last month we shared information on differences in disk quality and longevity. The next step to keeping your data long-term is handling your disks with the respect your data deserves.
Many environmental factors can damage your disks. These include: exposure to direct sunlight: intense heat; fluctuations in temperature and humidity; gravity; fingerprints; and smudges and scratches. By following the lists of do’s and don’ts, you can ensure a maximum life expectancy for your disks.
Dust can collect on the lens in your DVD and CD players which causes difficulty in playing disks correctly or for them to not play at all. I used to always blame the disk in having flaws or scratches but when your video skips a lot it may be indicating that it is time for cleaning the DVD and CD player.
Cleaning disks are available at any of the electronics stores. Many have little brushes on the backside of the DVD or CD. The disk spins when placed in the player and the brushes act to clean the dust from your laser lens.
Last month we made sense of + x and – on your CD and DVD. This month we look at disks and discuss their longevity.
The first disk was created in the early 80’s. Today’s disks are much more advanced in write performance, capacity, quality and price. Quality manufacturers have determined through testing that current data life spans range from 50-200 years. However, all disks on the market are not created equal. Manufacturers cut many corners in making disks that save them pennies but cost you data in the long term.
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