I used to keep a handwritten list of passwords, software keys, important information, notes, etc. Eventually, I started using “Notes” in Microsoft Outlook for that same purpose. Then web 2.0 rolled around…and having remote/home access to my notes was important. So…I started using Google Notebook. When Google decided to kill further development of Google Notebook, I started looking for an alternative.
What I found was Evernote. (What is Evernote?). Evernote gives you Windows client, Mac client, iPhone app and web access to your notes. Also, you don’t have to worry about a corrupt Outlook PST file killing all your notes and hard work.
They say:
Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Did we mention that it’s free?
I’m pretty convinced that it is a killer application for lawyers (and anyone else that collects notes/documents research.
Website: Evernote
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How do you handle the worry about confidentiality? That’s pretty much the one thing that’s kept me from using web-based services. The EULA’s generally say they have access to your stuff, and not only don’t promise privacy, but actively say they can change the rules at any time. I don’t know about Evernote, but I do remember Google Notebook and it certainly didn’t reassure me with its privacy notice.
It is a valid point. Personally I handle it like any other electronic forms of communication (e.g., email)…use good judgment. Password for NYTimes online…ok. Credit card numbers…not a good idea.