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Q: I’ve got a ton of old VHS tapes. How can I put them on DVD? A: You’ll need a computer that has a DVD recorder and Honest Technology’s VHS to DVD 5.0, for Windows computers ($50; honestech.com) or ...

I cleaned out a cabinet a few years ago and found a stack of old Super 8 tapes. I’ll never forget the way Mom’s face lit up after I digitized videos of her late brother Harold Jr.’s wedding.

VHS tapes have been a popular format for recording and storing video footage for decades. Despite their decline in use, many people still have valuable memories on these tapes that they want to ...