Personal Archiving 101: Digital Archiving Quiz
Yes, finals are over, but check out this fun quiz and see if you need to update your digital archiving style.
Yes, finals are over, but check out this fun quiz and see if you need to update your digital archiving style.
Summer often means vacation ... and lots of great PHOTOS! Get control of your digital photo library now with this detailed introduction to storing and managing your digital images.
Here are some more tips on digital spring cleaning!
Interested in backing that thang up? And by thang, we mean your WordPress website ;)
Personal Archiving 101: Still wondering how to make the switch from paper to digital? You're not alone! Here are some great tips: http://lifehacker.com/5834281/how-to-mostly-make-the-switch-to-digital-when-youre-addicted-to-and-sometimes-still-need-paper
Want to learn even more about personal archiving? Check out this FREE e-publication, Perspectives on Personal Digital Archiving, from the Library of Congress. It's packed with very useful info!
Ever thought about compiling your family health history? Here's help on getting started: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/creatingafamilyhealthhistory/howtocreateafamilyhealthhistory/01.html
Afraid your fragile photo will become damaged if you remove it from the album? Try taking a picture of it. Use a good camera, shoot it straight-on, and avoid light glares. Here are some more tips: http://dpbestflow.org/camera/camera-scanning
Ever wonder what happens to your iTunes library after you're gone? Answer: It's not what you might think. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57505272-37/who-owns-your-downloaded-music-after-you-die/
Found some old floppy disks and wondering what the heck is on them? Invest in a cheap external USB disk drive (or better yet, see if the library has one you can use there), and transfer any important files to a flash drive. More info on transferring from floppy to USB here: http://www.ehow.com/how_5950336_copy-data-floppy-usb-drive.html.