Evernote
Evernote is perhaps my favorite "free" application on Windows. Technically, it's not free, but if you don't use its advanced functionality like digital ink and syncing, you're not on the hook for the modest fee that they charge. It's a business model that more software companies should adopt.
If you've never heard of Evernote, it is at its essence, software for taking notes. If you find yourself using Notepad taking random notes all of the time and are sick of figuring out what note has what filename, Evernote could be for you. It uses a categorization system not unlike tagging, which simplifies its use greatly. The paper metaphor used by Evernote is a roll of paper with no end. In my day-to-day use of Evernote, I use to journal my week's work, store cheat sheets (e.g., ASCII code list) and code snippets. It's very useful with its free-as-in-beer function set. Paying a small fee will get you ink recognition and a few other useful and advanced features.
Evernote also includes browser plugins that allow you make clippings of web site content - handy when you've gone through 20 pages of Google results to find that obscure piece of SQL code that will let you render several rows of data into a single row.
An additional bonus with the software is that it comes with a free universal clipper, which you can use to do very quick screen grabs. While it sounds trivial, remember that SnagIt (Windows) and Snapz (Mac) are not free.
Well, there is a new generation of Evernote on its way. The biggest change is that there will now be support for multiple platforms, including Mac (finally!), Windows Mobile (finally!) and the web. This is awesome for those multi-device peeps out there (like me) who need to sync notes across platforms.
With all the goodwill they've earned, I'll definitely be becoming a paid customer to take advantage of their advanced features.
The Leopard Evernote client looks slick. Reminds me a lot of Yep, which am using in earnest to eliminate paper clutter and filing in my home office. Even the Windows client seems to have improved significantly - they've finally lost that fugly WinAmp wannabe blue skin.
This is a piece of software that every productivity geek should be looking out for.
If you've never heard of Evernote, it is at its essence, software for taking notes. If you find yourself using Notepad taking random notes all of the time and are sick of figuring out what note has what filename, Evernote could be for you. It uses a categorization system not unlike tagging, which simplifies its use greatly. The paper metaphor used by Evernote is a roll of paper with no end. In my day-to-day use of Evernote, I use to journal my week's work, store cheat sheets (e.g., ASCII code list) and code snippets. It's very useful with its free-as-in-beer function set. Paying a small fee will get you ink recognition and a few other useful and advanced features.
Evernote also includes browser plugins that allow you make clippings of web site content - handy when you've gone through 20 pages of Google results to find that obscure piece of SQL code that will let you render several rows of data into a single row.
An additional bonus with the software is that it comes with a free universal clipper, which you can use to do very quick screen grabs. While it sounds trivial, remember that SnagIt (Windows) and Snapz (Mac) are not free.
Well, there is a new generation of Evernote on its way. The biggest change is that there will now be support for multiple platforms, including Mac (finally!), Windows Mobile (finally!) and the web. This is awesome for those multi-device peeps out there (like me) who need to sync notes across platforms.
With all the goodwill they've earned, I'll definitely be becoming a paid customer to take advantage of their advanced features.
The Leopard Evernote client looks slick. Reminds me a lot of Yep, which am using in earnest to eliminate paper clutter and filing in my home office. Even the Windows client seems to have improved significantly - they've finally lost that fugly WinAmp wannabe blue skin.
This is a piece of software that every productivity geek should be looking out for.
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