Software Archive

Whether you’re a social media maven or just want to share vacation videos, editing is an essential part of the process. For example, let’s say you’re sharing skateboarding videos. A quick search will return literally millions of videos of people doing tricks. If you want yours to stand out, you’ll need to polish them a little bit. Make a few cuts, a few crops, and …

When they first rolled out, DVDs promised to change everything we knew about home video. Instead of clunky, low-resolution VHS tapes, we had slim optical discs with HD video. Better yet, you didn’t have to rewind when you were done! Rental companies also rejoiced. Suddenly, Blockbuster could fit more than twice the number of movies on a shelf. But as Blockbuster learned the hard way, …

We all rely on data in one form or another. Whether it’s a stash of digital vacation photos or literally your entire business, you need your files to last. Normally, keeping regular backups is a good way of avoiding catastrophic data loss. Cloud backups are also an excellent solution. Data in the cloud is safe, even if your computer is completely destroyed. But there are …

For almost as long as there has been home video, people have been finding ways to record it. Starting with the earliest Betamax and VHS tapes, people recorded their favorite shows and movies. VCRs even came with timers so you could schedule a recording in advance. In 1999, TiVo came along and changed the game again. You could record digitally, so you didn’t have to …

These days, it seems like everybody is a part-time videographer. Whether you’re sharing vacation pictures on social media or running a small YouTube channel, you want to look your best. This doesn’t just mean having good hygiene. It also means getting the right framing, lighting, and focus. In other words, a lot of work can go into creating even a short clip. Now, imagine this …