There are different ways to convert VHS to DVD, but a simple method is to connect the adapter to the computer and VCR and install the software. Convert the VHS to a blank DVD and burn the disc.

Tips for transferring VHS movies to DVD include reviewing the movies before beginning the process to identify chapter locations, checking the compatibility and requirements of the software, and calculating the total length of the VHS movies to purchase the appropriate n...

Converting a VHS protected by copyright into a DVD is a punishable form of copyright infringement, reports the U.S. Copyright Office. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that copyright owners can even sue companies for copyright infringement if they make devices capable of cir...

Companies such as GreenCitizen in California offer recycling for old VHS tapes, and most accept tapes via mail. Devices such as a VHS to DVD Converter can transfer the video on the VHS tapes to a DVD or video file before recycling.

Thrift stores and specialty shops sometimes buy VHS tapes, but most are sold to individuals. Many people are willing to pay for VHS tapes online. There are also communities where people trade tapes with each other.

Buying a DVD/VCR combo unit saves space, since it is essentially two devices in one, and it lets the user control both devices using the same remote. In addition, there’s only one set of cables and cords with a combo unit, so it looks less cluttered in an entertainment ...

There are several ways to transfer the contents of a VHS tape onto a DVD, including the use of a VHS-DVD combo recorder. Two other methods involve using separate VHS and DVD players or choosing a paid service that deals in VHS-DVD conversions. The limited life span of V...