Before smartphones and Instagram feeds, photographs were printed and stored in shoeboxes and albums. These tangible snapshots were the best way to revisit old memories: photos of great-grandparents, ...

A cool feature of GIMP is its ability to connect to a scanner. If the scanner has TWIN compliant driver, then it can be connected to GIMP. TWAIN is an application program interface and communication ...

Taking a physical photo and turning into a digital images requires a special touch. To do it well, you’ll need a quality photo scanner that can match your desired outcome. When considering speed and ...

Given the fact that we’re leading a highly digital life, the need for scanners has only grown over the past few years. This is where photo scanners come into the equation. While there are plenty of ...

For nearly a decade, Bill focused on printer and scanner technology and reviews for PCMag, and wrote about computer technology since well before the advent of the internet. He authored or co-authored ...

Paper and ink fade, and while we highly suggest you print at least some of your digital photos, it’s just as important to scan and preserve your old prints, slides, and negatives. Whether you’ve got a ...

You don’t want to leave the fate of your important documents or beloved photographs to chance. Physical objects can degrade over time, fade in the light or suffer water damage, depending on the ...

One of my goals is to eliminate paper clutter at home. Let’s just say it is an ongoing project. You have to stick with it. I’ve used many different scanners from several different brands, but I ...

For nearly a decade, Bill focused on printer and scanner technology and reviews for PCMag, and wrote about computer technology since well before the advent of the internet. He authored or co-authored ...