What is a 'Media Collection'? What It Means for MecoDrive.

People Like Collecting Things

We see plenty of people who love collecting various items—whether it’s toys, paintings, cars, video games on Steam or PS5, cups, or anything else. They enjoy it so much and consider these items part of their collection. But since the concept of a collection is so broad, how should we define the meaning of "collection"?

How we define "Collection"

Before diving into the definition of what a “collection” actually is, let’s refer to Webster’s Dictionary. One definition states:

“An accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition, or as a hobby.”

By that definition, a collection sounds very physical—like gathering photographs or baseball cards. But who decides the real value of those photos or cards? Everyone sees the same item, yet not everyone agrees on its worth. One person might think it’s junk, another might consider it a treasure. Ultimately, the true meaning of a collection is up to you.

For example, a photo might hold precious memories that spark your imagination. In that sense, it doesn’t need to be a physical object to matter. That’s how we see a “media collection.”

MecoDrive stands for “media collection drive,” and we want to give you a simple way to organize, save, and back up your digital media—because your digital collection is what really matters, not the platform hosting it.

We share that mindset, which is why one of our core values is providing seamless backup solutions across different platforms. If you’re looking for an easier way to manage your “media collections,” MecoDrive is your first choice. Let us help you keep doing what you love—collecting what’s important to you.

Organizing Your Photos and Digital Assets Is Really Important

Why? Because if your photos aren’t organized or grouped, they’re basically just a bunch of files with no real meaning. Sometimes, a set of photos or videos can feel more meaningful than individual pieces—after all, that’s what makes it a collection.

You wouldn’t call a single old coin or stamp a “collection,” right? It’s supposed to be a set.

The same idea applies to your media. How you categorize and group your files affects how significant they are to you. With MecoDrive’s album function, you can:

• Define what your grouped media means.
• Rate each album based on its importance.

You might have 100 albums, but obviously not all of them carry the same weight. Some are more special to you, and MecoDrive makes it easy to highlight that.

While some of these features are still on our roadmap, we’re actively developing them to give you the best experience possible.