Where to keep sentimental items?

geek84

Hi Folks

I have twins who are now both teenagers. I have a fair few videos of them when they were babies and toddlers. i.e. recordings of when they were in hospital, starting to walk, first day at school etc etc.

What is the best way to keep these video copies safe? i.e. I don't want them stolen in a break in etc !!

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[Deleted User]

I would get them converted to dvd's them order spares and ask a relative to keep a copy safe for you. Its not just burglaries, but house fire, storm damage, loss of quality, breakdown of VHS player.

growler834

You could buy a small home safe that you can secure to the floor or wall in a cupboard. They don't cost much & are some are fireproof.

geek84

Thanks growler 834

geri1965_2

I don't think there is any point in keeping videos for years, you won't be able to play them in that format for much longer, if indeed you can now. You would be better off converting them and being able to play them on computer.

geek84

Thanks.

How can I convert them geri1965?

[Deleted User]

Google it and look for companies in your area.

[Deleted User]

Or this

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/photo-video/3417308/how-convert-video-dvd-or-mp4-/

mgdavid

...and once they are in PC format, keep a backup copy on an external hard drive, and a 2nd backup copy to free cloud storage.

marywooyeah

Max Speilman do vhs to dvd coonversions, I've always had good service from them so would recommend x

geek84

Thanks folks.