VHS to CD/DVD: saving old tapes to stable media.

We've all seen videotapes with tracking problems so bad that the tape is almost unwatchable. A number of factors can cause these tracking problems, but one of the biggest factors is the age of the tape. VHS tapes have been in the mainstream for well over 20 years now, and in that time, you've probably accumulated many home movies or other favorite VHS tapes that you'd really like to keep forever. The trick, of course, is to stop the aging process.

Over the years, things like magnetic interference, background radiation, dust, and general wear and tear all contribute to a