CD-R data discs not so great for media storage. What else is there?

CD-R data discs not so great for media storage. What else is there?

I regularly burn MP3 files onto CD-R discs (as data). I also regularly burn JPEGS onto CD-R discs (as data). I sometimes combine both picture and music files onto one data disc and access it often.

I notice every now and then i have problems accessing files from these CD-R discs.

Sometimes, when listening to tracks off the disc, viewing a slideshow of pictures (from the same disc), becomes hard to do (as the images freeze up). NOt always though. ANd no, i don't suspect this to be a spyware-related problem

I think burning MP3z and JPEGz onto CD-R's is not always wise right? As CD-R's can become corrupted and are not reliable (especially generic ones)?.

The question is then, how should I be storing my precious songs and travel pictures. I wish to keep both of these media filetypes for many years to come.

Do I have to burn CD-R after CD-R and watch my files slowly slip away to corruption or is there a better way?

I've considered online storage (but I burn 700MB of media files) at a time. What resource will allow me to store that much content forever?

What have been your experiences?

1.Buy better quality cdr's
2.best is to use an external hardrive? (i use this)
or try ipod etc or usb stick, even a a phone?
3.you could upload your files to gmail (10mb per hit) "gmail drive"
uploading to realiable sites can be expensive..

Read this

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The pictures , I would do it the old fashion way ! Take the cd in to a shop and have them printed or maybe get a dedicated photo printer .

You want to keep your treasured photos safe .

floppies sometimes magnetic tape

Use hi quality cd disks and store the disks in a protective case and they should be ok.