Do you have a CD or DVD collection holding precious data or your impressivemusicand movie collection?

What makes the difference is the discs' quality and storage conditions.

In contrast, CDs and DVDs burned at home may have a significantly shorter lifespan.

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This is because burning can often make lower-quality discs more susceptible to damage and degradation.

CDs and DVDs may not bethe most reliable data storage method in the long term.

Consider using other storage methods, such ashard drivesorcloud-based services, for valuable data you want to protect.

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These archival grade disks will probably outlast you and your grandchildren

Using multiple forms of media is always better than putting all your eggs in one basket.