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| Usage Tips for Longer Life SUMMARY: How can you handle and store CDs and DVDs to ensure a long shelf life?
Since CDs and DVDs don't last forever, what can you do to help prolong their life?
* Hold CDs and DVDs by their outer edge or the middle ring. NEVER touch the bottom!
* Don't jam media into a CD or DVD player/burner; insert it very carefully.
* Store media in hard plastic cases; avoid wallets or sleeves.
* Store in a room temperature environment free from moisture. Avoid keeping CDs and DVDs in extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods of time.
* Keep CDs and DVDs away from sunlight.
For more information, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) working group, The Government Information Preservation Working Group, has created a Quick Reference Guide for Care and Handling of optical media.
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