MakeUseOf: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Notion . “Notion has several benefits for people in multiple industries. It’s free to use, and you can also create several kinds of templates and documents within the app. Moreover, you can build spaces where you can easily collaborate with others. This guide will tell you the most important things you need to know about using Notion as a beginner.”
ReviewGeek: 8 Easy Ways to Keep Your Google Drive Clutter-Free. “Whether you use Google Drive for work, school, or anything in between, it can be a real challenge to keep it organized and clutter-free. However, if you’re up for some occasional preventative maintenance, we think these tips can help you stay on top of things.”
Make Tech Easier: 7 Free Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote. “Microsoft OneNote is an easy go-to for those looking to bring some organization into their lives. It’s a recognizable brand, it’s free, and it’s integrated into the world’s most popular operating system. But maybe you want to break out of Microsoft’s watchful ecosystem and try something a little different?”
MakeUseOf: How to Clean and Declutter Your Trello Boards: 5 Simple Tips. “If you use Trello a lot and often, your Trello boards are probably quite cluttered. It’s a good idea to declutter them once in a while to ensure that important items don’t slip off your radar. A spot of cleaning will also make Trello easier to navigate and the right data easier to find. Not sure where to begin? Start with these simple activities and make the relevant ones a part of your regular Trello cleaning routine.”
Make Tech Easier: How to Easily Color Code Gmail for Clear Visual Organization. “Are you an email hoarder? Do you keep almost all your emails in case you need them? It can be overwhelming without a visual reminder. Gmail has a way to add colored tags to your incoming email, so you know right away what needs to happen with those messages. When you color code Gmail, the color draws your eyes and helps you quickly identify items by their category. The colors give you cues and prompt you to stay on top of things. Let’s take a look at how you can color code Gmail.”
Neowin: Microsoft announces major redesign for OneNote, “rolling out over the coming weeks”. “Earlier this week, Microsoft updated its OneNote app for iOS with a significant overhaul of its user interface. Today, the company formally announced details of the new design, and revealed that it will also be rolling out to OneNote across Windows 10, Mac, Android, and the web, ‘over the coming weeks’.”
From CIO: 7 Things OneNote Can Do That Evernote Can’t. “About a year ago, I chose Evernote over OneNote, and I started amassing my own digital archive. At the time, Evernote’s Mac software was far superior to OneNote’s Mac app. However, Microsoft has continually upgraded OneNote for Mac and iOS, and today it’s a legitimate Evernote rival; if I were facing the Mac Evernote versus Mac OneNote decision today, it would be a different situation. If you’re a Windows user, the choice is even more challenging, because the OneNote 2013 Windows desktop app has valuable features that aren’t available in Evernote or OneNote for Mac.To help you decide between these two notebook tools, I’ve come up with seven things OneNote does that Evernote can’t. Of course, this is only one side of the story. For the flip side, read ‘6 things Evernote does that OneNote can’t.’”
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