It happens. Computers left behind by a loved one become locked boxes. Accounts become frozen. Treasured digital assets are lost. Now a new service is available that helps survivors unlock digital content.
Digital Estate Services (http://www.digitalestateservices.com) is here to help. Their service can help unlock local files, recover user names and passwords for online accounts, and find important documents from a spouse or loved one’s computer in the event that they didn’t leave access.
About John Romano
John is an award-winning interaction designer and an ardent cultural observer. His fascination: the mass adoption of digital communication tools and the change they are having on the way we interact with each other and the way we view ourselves. When he isn't contemplating on how to achieve immortality, he is either designing interactive projects at Capstrat in Raleigh, building stuff in the garage with his boy, or wandering off the beaten path on a motorcycle. Contact him at

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I just want to say I’m really thankful these guys are around. We are in no emotional condition to start suing Myspace, Facebook and other online giants. They were sensitive and professional and got the job done. We got back memories no parent should ever be deprived of.
Very often the content on these large networks is important to the people left behind, but the terms of services and lack of access often leave loved ones cut off from important memories.
Larry, we often see new services like this but only seldom do we hear from people who have used them. Thanks.