In the past, I’ve covered different types of arts and crafts people have made out of their old media such as VHS, slides and photos. This week, we have another entry of VHS and audio cassette tape art that have been crafted entirely of the contents of the tape. This would be awesome to do...Read More
5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Trail Run The Cinco de Mayo Trail Run was launched by the Valley Elementary Educational Foundation in 2007 to raise money for Valley Elementary School in Poway. Each year the event has grown, and, in 2010, the race became a fundraising opportunity for several schools in the Poway area. It’s...Read More
VHS tapes might be obsolete at this point in time, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t all still remember the days of rewinding tapes and fuzzy video. There now exists an awesome coffee table, shaped as three giant wood VHS tapes! The table features intricately carved details and features commonly found on VHS cassettes,...Read More
We’ve recently updated our website and now each of our stores have their own separate sub-site. These sub-sites will contain store specific information such as news, location information, and specials. We’ve tried to make the navigation as easy as possible for everyone visiting the site by breaking it up into sections according to city. The...Read More
DVD Your Memories is having a promotion for members of Skirball! Members can receive 15% off of our services. Hailed by The New York Times as “a lesson on how to connect the eye to heart and mind,” the Skirball Cultural Center has established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions,...Read More
April is tax month, which means we have very little time left to turn our earnings over to the IRS. Some of us might actually look forward to tax season, due to the fact that you may receive a tax return check. People typically spend their tax returns on a variety of things such as...Read More
Sharing your videos and images online can be a great way to show people a window into your life. However, some of your media you don’t want the WHOLE world to see, maybe just your friends and family instead. In this case, you can use the power of social media to share your images to...Read More
There may come a time when you need to take a snapshot of your computer desktop. This can be useful when trying to diagnose a problem, show somebody something on your computer, or used as evidence to help combat some computer issues. There are actually a couple of different methods for taking screen shots of...Read More
Blu-ray represents the next leap forward in optical disc technology. Blu-ray discs can store over 10 times the amount of data that a normal DVD can hold! So what does that mean? It means high-definition video, better quality audio, bigger and better data backups! Blu-ray is the evolution of the DVD format and has many...Read More
If you’re one of those who like to skin your iPad or other mobile device, then check out one of the new skins from artist Hollis Brown Thornton which looks just like an old stack of VHS tapes. The handwritten titles of the movies are even relevant of the times these things occupied our homes....Read More
In just a couple of short weeks, we will be launching our new Blu-ray transfer service. What is Blu-ray? Blu-ray Disc (BD) often referred to as just “Blu-ray” is the name of the new format designed to replace DVD. The format was developed primarily for the new high-definition media revolution, as well as storing large...Read More
Media Transfer Labs is the new sister company to DVD Your Memories that specializes in media transfer and manipulation for businesses. We focus on some core services that benefit a wide array of businesses allowing them to grow and leverage additional resources to meet their demands. Media transfer and conversion Many companies have data stored...Read More
Instead of throwing away his old CD and DVDs, Sean Avery has found a unique use for his old media. He creates stunning sculptures using the shattered remains of his old CD and DVD collection. Check out some of the awesome artwork he’s created below. Who knew DVDs could be so useful outside of the...Read More
DVD Your Memories is proud to sponser and donate for the following organizations and events this month: National Breast Cancer Coalition Since NBCC’s founding in 1991, it has changed the world of breast cancer—in public policy, science, industry and advocacy—by creating new partnerships, collaborations, research funding opportunities and avenues for access to quality care. Heartlight...Read More
If you’re ever in a pinch, and need to scan slides or negatives using household items, this is for you! With just a simple toilet paper roll and a DSLR camera, you can take fairly decent scans of your slides with no high-end equipment necessary. For true archival quality, we always recommend using a dedicated...Read More
Instagram Likely the most popular of the hand-held photo apps, Instagram offers tons of features to enhance your photos taken with your smart phone. Instagram is full of custom filters and settings that you can apply, as well as a huge user base of over 15 million people! You can upload your photos, or instantly...Read More
Our sister company, CD Ripping San Diego has now opened! Our professional audio CD ripping services provide you with new ways to listen to your collection of audio CDs. We can transform your CDs into a wide variety of audio formats including CD ripping to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and AAC. By converting your collection of...Read More
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, our stores took it upon themselves to decorate the store to celebrate the occasion! Check out the our stores from California and Colorado and the cool decorations they used for the holiday. Don’t forget to ask us on how you can make your loved one’s day the best...Read More
One exciting and fun thing to do with your old unused media, is to create arts and crafts from them! After people get their videos and VHS tapes to DVD, they often ask us what the best way to recycle these tapes are. Most people don’t want to simply throw their memories in the trash...Read More
Each month, DVD Your Memories will send our customers a satisfaction survey provided that you have given us your email address. This survey will help us make sure we are providing optimal service, and the that you are getting the products you desire. We’re committed to monitoring the quality of the products and services as...Read More
Missed out on CES 2012? Check out some of the cool highlights below. Some of the coolest gadgets from the most innovative companies in the world have shown up to show everyone their latest technologies and patents. Unfortunately, no one from our staff was able to make it this year, but we look forward to...Read More
1. Someone’s wedding is one of the most important days of their entire lives. What better way to show your husband or wife that you care than by transferring your wedding tape to DVD! Transferring the video to DVD will help prevent further deterioration and degradation, so that you’ll be able to keep a copy...Read More
After having converted your audio such as cassette to CD, or reel to reel to CD, you can also rip the audio back to your computer into a variety of different audio formats. Here are some of the most common audio formats, and a little bit of info about them: MP3 – Today, when you...Read More
10: The VHS Revolution The story of the effect of the DVD on the film industry starts with the introduction of the VHS tape in the early 1980s. Home video changed how the film industry worked, by providing people a way to enjoy movies from the comfort of their own homes. VHS tapes were pretty...Read More
