Reflections on note taking software

Fri, 29 May 2020 22:44:18 +0100

With so much information out there today, having a system to process and manage them is crucial to not be overwhelmed. For me this involves having a good digital information capture and retrieval workflow, a.k.a note taking. I classify notes into three categories: micro text notes (<500 characters), notes consisting primarily text (including code), and notes that have embedded media like images. Micro text covers consists of fleeting thoughts and requires almost immediate offloading from the mind otherwise it will be forgotten. The latter two requires deliberate effort to plan and give structure to the content. Some software are better suited for one category than others, but the best will depend on one’s workflow. Last weekend, I reviewed my workflow and here are my reflections on all the software I’ve tried and used over the last decade in chronological order. Each section includes a verdict aimed at the reader thinking of using the software. Hopefully it is useful to curious readers looking for note taking software options.

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Reflections on note taking software