When the controversial DOGE deposition videos were pulled from public view, they didn't disappear. A coordinated effort by data hoarders, using web scraping and decentralized tools, ensured multiple copies survived across the internet. This is how digital preservation works in 2026.
The massive Myrient preservation project has reached a critical milestone: 100% downloaded. This 385TB archive represents one of the most significant digital preservation efforts in recent memory. Here's what it means for the community and how you can access it.
The internet we grew up with is vanishing piece by piece. Companies are removing classic content, leaving digital gaps where memories and culture once lived. Here's why it's happening and what you can do about it.
Data hoarders face unexpected threats from curious children. This guide explores why your terabytes need protection from tiny hands and provides practical solutions for 2026.
The shutdown of preservation projects like Myrient reveals a disturbing trend: we're losing digital history at an alarming rate. This article explores why it's happening and what you can do about it.
You've filled an 8TB drive with ROMs and want to store it for a decade. Will it survive? We explore the real risks of bit rot, mechanical failure, and practical preservation strategies for serious data hoarders.
Sony's departure from the recordable Blu-ray market in 2026 signals another major shift away from physical media. For data hoarders and archivists, this raises urgent questions about remaining options, long-term storage strategies, and what comes next for optical media.
The controversial removal of Epstein-related files from r/Datahoarder and the subsequent nuking of the comment section highlighted critical issues in digital preservation. This guide explores the technical and ethical landscape of archiving sensitive web content in 2026.
Federal data on everything from climate science to public health is vanishing from government websites. This comprehensive guide explains why this happens and provides practical techniques for archiving public information using web scraping and data preservation tools.
When Netflix deletes an original series, it can disappear forever. This guide explores why streaming services remove content, how to preserve digital media, and practical techniques for archiving your favorite shows before they're gone.
The unsealed Spotify lawsuit has triggered domain suspensions for Anna's Archive, raising critical questions about digital preservation, legal targeting, and how data hoarders can respond. This comprehensive guide explores the implications and practical strategies.
A comprehensive technical guide for researchers and archivists seeking to ethically compile complete performer filmographies using modern web scraping, data management, and organization techniques in 2026.