Discover how a VCR works, the iconic technology that shaped the 1980s and 1990s. A simple and visual explanation to understand the hidden mechanisms behind video recording.

Ok so I'm looking into buying an s-vhs vcr. I don't like JVC because well, it seems to be a hit and miss kind of thing with them. And I don't really want to take the chances of quirky little problems ...

Ah, the days of tracking, rewinding, and trips to Blockbuster. In honor of VCR Day, take a look back at a brief history of the videocassette recorder. The VCR was invented in 1956, but it took until ...