Notepad is a note taking tool for Kindle. It only costs 99 cents, and it's worth much more than a buck.
Why is Notepad so good?
It's fast. It's roomy. It's great when you're reading in your e-reader and you want to note something - whether it's from the book, or whether it's got nothing to do with the text you're reading.
Here's an example. It's long past midnight. I'm reading along in Grisham, and suddenly the thought pops up that I need to check that FedEx delivery: did it arrive? When was the deadline again?
Of course, Notepad is just as ready for you to jot down items for the grocery list or your calendar (anniversary, birthday) as it is something work-related.
Why is this better than the notepad in your nightstand drawer?
Notepad via Kindle allows you to take these notes and put them on your computer (and vice versa). Plus, if you don't have that pad and paper next to the bed, Notepad means you don't have to get up and search for stuff.
It's proven to be handy for me in my writing and I think you might find Notepad useful, too.
4/27/11
Crashes Happen and the Cloud Can Save You - Like It Did Me
This month, my wonderful new laptop with all its fancy bells and whistles along with the very latest in security software was attacked by a creepy little horrid virus that Shall Be Unnamed.
This evildoer was crafty and circumvented all my protections - even to the point where it would successfully reinfect my machine after I had jumped through all the hoops to get things cleaned up.
You know the drill. You can imagine the time involved here.
Everything is better now, and I'm back on my regular work schedule. The thing that I want to share - now that the danger has passed and I'm out of Panic Mode - is a lesson learned: it was wise to have everything backed up to a remote location. Very wise.
It was also very wise not to have email stored on the hard drive. (Well, copies were, but you get the idea.)
I had become arrogant, having escaped any kind of computer crash for several years. I've realized that in today's world it really is only a matter of time before you'll get zapped. Plan to be attacked now, and you'll be glad you did.
FYI - my security software? Norton.
This evildoer was crafty and circumvented all my protections - even to the point where it would successfully reinfect my machine after I had jumped through all the hoops to get things cleaned up.
You know the drill. You can imagine the time involved here.
Everything is better now, and I'm back on my regular work schedule. The thing that I want to share - now that the danger has passed and I'm out of Panic Mode - is a lesson learned: it was wise to have everything backed up to a remote location. Very wise.
It was also very wise not to have email stored on the hard drive. (Well, copies were, but you get the idea.)
I had become arrogant, having escaped any kind of computer crash for several years. I've realized that in today's world it really is only a matter of time before you'll get zapped. Plan to be attacked now, and you'll be glad you did.
FYI - my security software? Norton.
4/15/11
LinkedIn, Yes; Facebook, No - TechRepublic's Toni Bowers Casts a Vote
I don't like Facebook and I don't use Facebook. I don't recommend Facebook to friends or clients, and if you want to go into all the reasons why, then write me and I'll jump up on my soapbox and explain.
I'm not alone in this. Just Google "I hate Facebook" and surf for awhile.
Or don't. Opt for this: over at TechRepublic today, Toni Bowers writes a nice, short article on her take on this issue in "LinkedIn is Facebook's mature older sibling."
And have a great weekend.
I'm not alone in this. Just Google "I hate Facebook" and surf for awhile.
Or don't. Opt for this: over at TechRepublic today, Toni Bowers writes a nice, short article on her take on this issue in "LinkedIn is Facebook's mature older sibling."
And have a great weekend.
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