Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: Whenever I buy a new computer program with a serial number required for installation, I write the number on the CD just in case it becomes separated from the case. – Kate, via e-mail

Kate, this would be especially helpful for those of us who have many software programs. You must hold on to those CDs and any important installation numbers or codes in case you need to reinstall the program. Use a felt-tip marker (DO NOT use a hard-tip, such as a pen, pencil or fine-point marker), and never write on the data side of a CD or DVD.– Heloise