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PREMIS: A standard for saving your important data
Whenever there is an attempt to preserve a wide variety of resources, metadata about this process becomes extremely valuable. The...
Understanding the purpose of metadata standards
It would be quite difficult for a school teacher to grade math tests if the students didn’t use the same...
Understanding, accessing and editing file metadata
File metadata is a little different than more traditional types of metadata. It means different things to different people. To...
The 6 metadata types you need to know
Metadata is a great way to sort and simplify important information, but there are variations to consider. Most lists give...
How to find, view and edit video metadata
Metadata may seem opaque and out-of-reach, but it doesn’t have to be. The average person is more than capable of...
Helping you understand all there is to know about metadata analysis
Metadata is everywhere, filling digital files with pools of information. But that information only accomplishes its intended purpose if you...
Take your music files to new heights with these mp3 metadata editors
Mp3s were once a nearly-universal file type when it came to downloading and listening to audio files. That landscape has...
Binary large object: How to store large data
A binary large object (BLOB) is a collection of concentrated data that’s stored on a file in a database or...
Digital storage unit – From bits to megabytes
Digital storage units are a way to measure data and information being kept on things like computer hard drives. Understanding...
Encrypting File Systems – A Microsoft security feature
An Encrypting File System (EFS) enhances the security of a file or folder. If you use Microsoft, this added layer...
Revamp your information with these 7 unique metadata editors
Metadata has the power to simplify many of our difficult digital tasks, but it’s not always so easy to edit...
3 unlimited cloud storage options
Unlimited storage is a must-have for your business in the digital age. Cloud storage enables you to better manage digital...