Easily Access Tool Serial # and Receipt For Warranty & Insurance

[@jessgoedhals427]

Great idea. Never too old to learn new tricks!

[@upgradeyourhomediy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Excellent information! Thank you!!

[@upgradeyourhomediy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful

[@brothermine2292]

The "collage" procedure described in the video seems way too tedious. Why not instead just type into a text file (or a spreadsheet file) the name of the item purchased and the date when the associated screenshots, photos, image scans and/or downloaded files were created? Later when you need warranty service, search the file for (keywords in) the item name, and then use the date there to quickly find the corresponding images in your images folder(s). Hint: sort those folders by the file creation date attribute. A keyboard special key (or key combo) programmed to automatically type today's date would streamline the data entry chore. (Or, if a spreadsheet is used, it will provide a way to quickly enter the date.)

[@upgradeyourhomediy]

I prefer to have all the info in one spot together. Your method will also work for those who prefer that approach. Both approaches are better than trying to search through a pile of receipts and not having the serial number if the tool gets stolen. Thanks for adding an additional approach to those who find it better for them.

[@brothermine2292]

>upgradeyourhomediy : Why do you assume the info can't be kept in one spot using the procedure I described? If one spot is your preference, you could simply store the index -- the text file or spreadsheet file or database -- in the same folder as the images (plus any warranty documents you want to save, such as webpages downloaded or printed to pdf). I think it's important to minimize the time required by chores. Otherwise people are likely to procrastinate and might never get around to doing the task. The reason why I suggested an alternative is that the procedure you describe sounds like it will require significantly more time. You might want to test the speed of both procedures (after you practice with both) and then decide which procedure you really prefer. You didn't explain why you prefer it's all in one spot. I think what matters is that it's in a small number of natural, easy-access spots that minimize the overall time needed. Your procedure's dependency on Google largess -- the Photos app, the Collages organizer -- creates an unnecessary risk that Google will someday break the procedure by discontinuing part of it or changing part of it from free to paid premium.