#1: External Floppy Disk Drive
If your computer does not come with a floppy disk, you can buy an external unit.

#2: Shredding Floppy Disks for Security
Help prevent others from obtaining confidential information from old floppy disks.

#3: Always Label Your Floppies!
Why labeling your files can save you time.

#4: Be Careful When Handling Floppies
Holding a floppy wrong can damage its data.

#5: Keep Away From Magnets
Magnets or magnetic waves can be very harmful to floppy disk media.

#6: Always Scan Floppy Disks for Viruses
Scan floppy disks before use, as not everyone has the latest antivirus software.

#7: Make Two Emergency Boot Disks
Why two emergency boot or recovery disks are much better than one.

#8: Wait Before Removing That Floppy
Why you should always wait for your floppy disk drive light to turn off.

#9: Don't use a Floppy Disk as a Working Document
Don't work on a document off of a floppy disk.

#10: Don't Rely on Floppies Forever
Floppy disks have their use, but don't rely on them for permanent storage.

#11: Protect Your Floppy Disks From Dirt
Keep floppy disks away from the elements to prolong their use.

#12: Keep at Room Temperature
Extreme weather conditions can damage floppy disks.

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