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LogDog75

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8. Digitize documents that are no longer required to keep

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 03:13 PM

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I still use folders and hanging file folders for routine documents like utility bills, car repairs, credit card bills, etc.. I've been retired for 22 years so I don't have to worry about any work documents. I've scanned my tax records from the mid-70s to the present and keep them on two separate hard drives.

If your artwork can fit on a scanner, then that's the way to go. If it's larger, take a digital picture of it and store it on a hard drive.

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Are file folders and holders obsolete? [View all] CTyankee Sunday OP

Keep the art. Toss 90 % of the essays after a quick scan. Tetrachloride Sunday #1

They are in books (and that's another discussion). I've been asked "why not an e- book." CTyankee Sunday #3

Not in my office/studio PJMcK Sunday #2

I realize that is necessary to have some paper documents.. What is your profession? CTyankee Sunday #4

Music PJMcK Sunday #7

I use them bamagal62 Sunday #5

What do you keep in them? CTyankee Sunday #6

I mostly keep bamagal62 Sunday #11

Digitize documents that are no longer required to keep LogDog75 Sunday #8

Depending on the document. Old Crank Sunday #9

Those are the backups to my hard disks. eppur_se_muova Sunday #10

No I still use them... Rizen Sunday #12

I have three. OldBaldy1701E Monday #13