We’ve all got a pile of papers somewhere that we need to sort, scan and save, from birth certificates to medical records, old love letters and bank records. A good document scanner can make this ...

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I fondly remember my first scanner, one I purchased about 30 years ago*; it was big, it was a flatbed (as opposed to a handheld one), it was slow but it did something magical. Capture documents and ...

Scanners for loose papers have become so commonplace that almost every printer includes one, but book scanners have remained frustratingly rare for non-librarians and archivists. [Brad Mattson] had ...

Whether you have a home office and are looking to reduce the piles of paperwork cluttering your desk or you have a plastic tub of slowly deteriorating old photos sitting on the top shelf of your ...

Until a few years ago, when I needed to scan a bunch of medical documents for an ongoing issue, I didn’t see the need for a document scanner. But having one can come in handy not just for dealing with ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay When life gives you paper, your phone can turn it into clear PDF ...

While most people have digital cameras (or rely on their smartphones to take photos), many of us still have irreplaceable physical photographs that need backing up. You can then print out more copies ...

This article was updated in November 2025 with new information. You know you’ve earned your DIY stripes when you can stay calm the moment something goes wrong. And with cars, that moment usually ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...