Soon after the Xbox 360 was released, Microsoft started seeing a trend: a system failure that was indicated by a red ring on the front of the console. Consumers started returning their systems and using the warranties. After the problem was finally resolved, it ended up costing Microsoft $1 billion. What the Xbox Ring of […]

VHS is now a few generations behind newer technologies like it. Since VHS was popular, we’ve gotten DVD, Blu Ray and now 4k. Even though we’ve gotten several new iterations of video, many of us still have boxes of old VHS tapes lying around. If you have VHS copies of popular movies, it may be […]

Whether you’re just getting into the hobby or have been doing it for many years, you should know that anyone is likely to make mistakes while collecting. To help you avoid some of these situations, here are a few examples of what not to do when collecting records. Shop Records Online Improper Care One of […]

Electronics are often quick to be discarded in most households. People ditch their older models and upgrade to the brand-new, heavily-advertised products as soon as they’re able. While you might abandon your old electronics in favor of newer features, clearer audio or a crisper picture, that doesn’t necessarily mean they instantly become worthless to you. […]

In the past, buying, renting or borrowing a physical copy was the only way to enjoy your favorite music, movies and TV shows. With newer technologies, we have access to thousands of options with streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Spotify and Apple Music. There are benefits to using streaming services, but in some ways, nothing […]

Music is increasingly becoming a part of our day-to-day lives. Recent technologies have given us even greater access to music everywhere we are. With its greater presence in our lives, music might be affecting how we work and how much we get done, and it’s crucial to understand how. Music and productivity research shows that […]

Vinyl is making a comeback, and if you have used vinyl records for sale, you can often get a great deal, whether you’re just looking for cash or seeking the opportunity to buy other vinyl records for your collection or your listening pleasure. Before you load up a box and head to a vinyl record […]

There’s a reason that we invented HD digital televisions to replace the old cathode ray tube TV of the past. When it comes to picture quality, a CRT monitor will never compare to a plasma screen. But if you’re new to vintage video games, what they don’t tell you is that those 8-bit and 16-bit […]

Home recording has become increasingly popular throughout the past decade or so, as pricing for studio equipment and instruments has decreased as technology evolves and becomes more efficient. With demand never being higher, now might be an excellent time to consider trading in or selling your old equipment, which can you then parlay into new […]

The things that computers are capable of today are staggering, and every new generation of computers can do more amazing things than the next. That being said, new computers are also expensive, and when you buy one, you want to maximize your computer’s value. Here are some computer shortcuts and tips for making sure you […]