Efficiency Tip #98 – Label Everything

I was helping someone today and we needed a file that was stored on a CD.  The first unlabeled disk didn’t have the file.  Neither did the second.  Fortunately the third disk (also unlabeled) had the file.

Here’s a tip.  As soon as a disk comes out of the burner, label it.  This may be the only time you are certain of the contents of the disk.  Use a Sharpie.  It won’t scratch the disk.

Over the years I have collected an assortment of power adapters.  Very few adapters are labeled with the name of the device they power.  Unless the device is used continuously, it is only a matter of time before the adapter is separated from the electronic gadget.  At one time I had a grocery sack full of assorted adapters with no hint to what each powered.  Any time I needed an adapter I sifted through looking for an adapter with the right connector and voltage.

Now I use a silver Sharpie (works great on black) and label all my new adapters as soon as I open my new gadget.  In clear letters I print the name of the gadget on the adapter.  Now I know what goes with what all the time.

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