In a digital media world many of us find ourselves inundated with DVDs, CDs, video game discs, flash drives, a multi viewer, and music players. Gone are the days of LPs and 8-tracks which were virtually indestructible under normal conditions; they’ve been replaced with electronic media which tends to be a bit more sensitive. Storage of our electronic media is key to its preservation, and knowledge of our media work is key to creating good, effective storage.
Storage Ottawa is perfect for when you want to create some space in the home. Though different forms of electronic media call for different storage methods there are two things common to all of them. First, temperature change and magnetic fields are the death knell for all electronic media. Storage should always be in areas not prone to direct sunlight, extremes in temperature, or near sources of magnetism, such as stereo speakers. Second, even slight damage to electronic media often results in the entire piece being unusable. Unlike a record, where a scratch only affected the area where it was located, a scratch in a CD usually renders it useless. Backup copies should be made whenever possible.
For DVDs and CDs, make sure you store them in the original packaging if possible. As an alternative, some people replace the manufacturer’s plastic case with a paper sleeve to avoid the constant bending the disc endures in freeing it from the case. Paper sleeves also take up less room and are inexpensive. Regardless of which method you choose, discs should never be stacked one on top of another more than two or three high. Lay them vertically, back-to-back, or purchase a rack with individual slots. Also, be sure to never leave a disc in a player when you’re done with it. Turning the power back on can potentially damage both the disc and the player.
Video game discs are similar to CDs and DVDs but tend to be a bit more durable. They should be stored in the original packaging both to protect them, and also to maintain the greatest value should you decide to sell or trade them in.
For flash drives, memory cards, and MP3 players the biggest enemy is shock damage. These devices are really just small memory chips which store data, and in the case of the music player, the component to read the data is included. These items should be stored in a cool, dry place free from movement or potential impact; and when traveling with them extra caution should be practiced. A flash drive for instance, shouldn’t be thrown into the glove compartment or unused ashtray. Secure it in a place where it will remain still.
Electronic media has many benefits over its older siblings of days gone by. With proper care and storage today’s media can last a life time.If you have a significant number of things to store, you may want to look into inventory management systems to organize and track your media as well.
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