Important documents such as birth certificates,MyID,business documents,etc.. should be scanned and stored digitally in your hard disk,or DVD/CD. It is much easier to keep and allows you to apply any online application whenever you need it. You can also print it whenever you want it,instead of bringing the original to photocopy.  It is a lot more convenient.

Old photos is another important thing that you should store digitally. Old colour photos,will fade in time or turn into reddish colour. In order to preserve these priceless photos,scan it and store digitally. This is the best way to preserve the memories. Some of the local printers may even be able to help you to do some basic colour correction when you scan your old photos with them. Your old photos will look new again. After digitizing your old photos,you can also print it out or make a photobook. This can be great gifts for friends and relatives on special occasions.