DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS tapes: How long does physical media last?

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DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS tapes: How long does physical media last?

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ylai@lemmy.ml to datahoarder@lemmy.mlEnglish · 7 months ago

The exact lifespan of physical media is hard to pin down

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