Comments on: Capturing data from The New York Times http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:16:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: plasticturtle http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34252 plasticturtle Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:40:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34252 I use One Note. The versatility can be overwhelming at first. I took the time to layout how I was going to use it for both personal and profession uses. Tweaked it for a week and it has been rock solid since. I use it at home to track my projects, kids activities and things to get. At work I use a completely different layout for all my Projects. I only wish I had a tablet to make even better use of the interface to doodle my diagrams for future reference. I could almost go paperless. I use One Note. The versatility can be overwhelming at first. I took the time to layout how I was going to use it for both personal and profession uses. Tweaked it for a week and it has been rock solid since. I use it at home to track my projects, kids activities and things to get. At work I use a completely different layout for all my Projects. I only wish I had a tablet to make even better use of the interface to doodle my diagrams for future reference. I could almost go paperless.

]]> By: Vicki http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34239 Vicki Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:07:18 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34239 I use Notefish.com which is free. I attend college full time and I have found this is a great way to keep track of electronic sources that I will have to cite. I also use it to keep track of websites that I just want to visit again later. I use Notefish.com which is free. I attend college full time and I have found this is a great way to keep track of electronic sources that I will have to cite. I also use it to keep track of websites that I just want to visit again later.

]]> By: Shawn Wright http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34225 Shawn Wright Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:33:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34225 I love Yojimbo. I can quickly find the info I want and the structure works for me. I then started having troubles syncing the files between computers and I keep waiting and waiting for an upgrade and iphone compatability. I get the feeling it is not coming so I have switched to Evernote. While there are many wonderful things about Evernote it just seems sluggish to me and it only loads so many files at a time on my iphone. It seems to take too much time to organize my info as compared to Yojimbo. I use Devonthink Pro to keep up with articles and research and it all stays on one computer. It is very robust and would be great option if I didn't need to sync it with other computers. I love Yojimbo. I can quickly find the info I want and the structure works for me. I then started having troubles syncing the files between computers and I keep waiting and waiting for an upgrade and iphone compatability. I get the feeling it is not coming so I have switched to Evernote. While there are many wonderful things about Evernote it just seems sluggish to me and it only loads so many files at a time on my iphone. It seems to take too much time to organize my info as compared to Yojimbo.

I use Devonthink Pro to keep up with articles and research and it all stays on one computer. It is very robust and would be great option if I didn’t need to sync it with other computers.

]]> By: Donnovan Knight http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34206 Donnovan Knight Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:54:52 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34206 I used Yojimbo for quite awhile but it kept getting slower since it stores all the data in a database. So, I switched to Together which I think is great. Together really just keeps track of how you tag items, and allows you to group them how ever you want. I was always more interested in making backups of web pages for future reference. The only issue I've run into is the Web Archive function always wants to refresh the archive, and if it fails it tends to display as if CSS weren't working, they claim it's an issue with the version of webkit that Apple uses. So, I tend to just save websites using the PDF feature within Together. I tried Evernote, because of the fact that it can be used on almost any platform, however I ran into the issue of not being able to export that data once it was in Evernote. At the moment I can't remember exactly what I was trying to export, but it seemed like it should have worked. Also, I can't see paying for the service, I couldn't find the information about what happens to your data when you stop paying; added to the fact of not being able to export data. (Looked it up it seems Evernote exports notes in '.enex' format, which I believe is only usable with Evernote, sort of locks you into their product.) So, Together for digital stuff at home. Any other time is analog with either a notebook at work or a Moleskine for personal notes and sketches. I used Yojimbo for quite awhile but it kept getting slower since it stores all the data in a database.

So, I switched to Together which I think is great. Together really just keeps track of how you tag items, and allows you to group them how ever you want. I was always more interested in making backups of web pages for future reference. The only issue I’ve run into is the Web Archive function always wants to refresh the archive, and if it fails it tends to display as if CSS weren’t working, they claim it’s an issue with the version of webkit that Apple uses. So, I tend to just save websites using the PDF feature within Together.

I tried Evernote, because of the fact that it can be used on almost any platform, however I ran into the issue of not being able to export that data once it was in Evernote. At the moment I can’t remember exactly what I was trying to export, but it seemed like it should have worked. Also, I can’t see paying for the service, I couldn’t find the information about what happens to your data when you stop paying; added to the fact of not being able to export data. (Looked it up it seems Evernote exports notes in ‘.enex’ format, which I believe is only usable with Evernote, sort of locks you into their product.)

So, Together for digital stuff at home. Any other time is analog with either a notebook at work or a Moleskine for personal notes and sketches.

]]> By: Kristin http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34200 Kristin Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:44:51 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34200 Evernote is fabulous! Even if you pay for the ad free version it's not much and you have access to the pc/mac software, the mobile software and the online version - all of which sync up together! I'm a huge evernote fan! Evernote is fabulous! Even if you pay for the ad free version it’s not much and you have access to the pc/mac software, the mobile software and the online version – all of which sync up together!

I’m a huge evernote fan!

]]> By: Scott James http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34199 Scott James Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:44:43 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34199 Tried Evernote and several others, but finally settled on extensive use of a Hipster PDA + iCal's tasks, which are synced to my iPhone via ToDo. Use QuickVoice on my iPhone to quickly capture thoughts when I can't get to my Hipster PDA (i.e. driving, biking, etc). Of course now I'm going to lose sleep for a few evenings checking out these other new apps. :) Tried Evernote and several others, but finally settled on extensive use of a Hipster PDA + iCal’s tasks, which are synced to my iPhone via ToDo. Use QuickVoice on my iPhone to quickly capture thoughts when I can’t get to my Hipster PDA (i.e. driving, biking, etc).

Of course now I’m going to lose sleep for a few evenings checking out these other new apps. :)

]]> By: Will http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34175 Will Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:12:01 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34175 I like Evernote, but I find it too prone to problems for regular use. My favorite note program thus far is DEVONthink, which I use for collecting bits and pieces of creative writing and random thoughts that I have while at my machine. When on the go I use either Notes on my iPod Touch or my Moleskine notebooks (preference for these). Portable notes later get entered into DEVONthink. I like Evernote, but I find it too prone to problems for regular use. My favorite note program thus far is DEVONthink, which I use for collecting bits and pieces of creative writing and random thoughts that I have while at my machine. When on the go I use either Notes on my iPod Touch or my Moleskine notebooks (preference for these). Portable notes later get entered into DEVONthink.

]]> By: knitwych http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34173 knitwych Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:39:53 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34173 I just began using Evernote, and was delighted to see that they have a tool for importing from Google Notebook. Since Notebook is going away, I was very relieved that I could import my 600+ notes! I'm still learning the ins/outs of Evernote, but I love the sync factor and I predict this will be a heavily-used tool for me. I have it on my laptop as well as a thumb drive. I also keep a plain cheap spiral notebook on my desk, and carry a Markings journal and a digital recorder w/me wherever I go - well, except when I'm working in a gov't building, which I do several times a week. The DoJ refuses to allow any device w/recording capability, so my cell phone and the digital recorder stay in my vehicle while I'm working. I just began using Evernote, and was delighted to see that they have a tool for importing from Google Notebook. Since Notebook is going away, I was very relieved that I could import my 600+ notes!

I’m still learning the ins/outs of Evernote, but I love the sync factor and I predict this will be a heavily-used tool for me. I have it on my laptop as well as a thumb drive. I also keep a plain cheap spiral notebook on my desk, and carry a Markings journal and a digital recorder w/me wherever I go – well, except when I’m working in a gov’t building, which I do several times a week. The DoJ refuses to allow any device w/recording capability, so my cell phone and the digital recorder stay in my vehicle while I’m working.

]]> By: Cyphase http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34171 Cyphase Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:30:08 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34171 I use Tomboy ( http://projects.gnome.org/tomboy/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomboy_(software) ). It was originally Linux only, but now runs on Mac and Windows as well. I use Tomboy ( http://projects.gnome.org/tomboy/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomboy_(software) ). It was originally Linux only, but now runs on Mac and Windows as well.

]]> By: Dooley http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34170 Dooley Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:28:08 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34170 I use a hipster PDA when out and about, and a small sized spiral notebook when at school or work. When working on a work project, I just use Notepad or TextEdit. Why clutter up your computer and your checking account with unnecessary software purchases when there are free options that are just as good? LifeHacker has a ton of recommendations for free versions, and I've been debating installing <a href="http://lifehacker.com/280802/take-your-text-editor-to-go-with-notepad%252B%252B-portable" rel="nofollow">Notepad++ portable</a> on my usb stick (that I save everything on anyway). I'd install the full version but I switch computers so often at work it wouldn't be worth it. I use a hipster PDA when out and about, and a small sized spiral notebook when at school or work. When working on a work project, I just use Notepad or TextEdit.

Why clutter up your computer and your checking account with unnecessary software purchases when there are free options that are just as good?

LifeHacker has a ton of recommendations for free versions, and I’ve been debating installing Notepad++ portable on my usb stick (that I save everything on anyway). I’d install the full version but I switch computers so often at work it wouldn’t be worth it.

]]> By: Tiara http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34164 Tiara Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:39:50 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34164 I use One Note, since my company converted us to Office 2007 a while back. I love it and use it for all my note taking needs at work, as well as to-do lists, letter writing, etc. The only thing about it I don't like is that we have a specific Word template we use for our work documents and converting from One Note outlines to the Word styled template isn't always smooth. But that's my only complaint! I use One Note, since my company converted us to Office 2007 a while back. I love it and use it for all my note taking needs at work, as well as to-do lists, letter writing, etc. The only thing about it I don’t like is that we have a specific Word template we use for our work documents and converting from One Note outlines to the Word styled template isn’t always smooth. But that’s my only complaint!

]]> By: L.W. http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34157 L.W. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:48:28 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34157 I use One Note, and I love it. I've actually decided to switch to being a mac user once I feel that purchasing a new computer is warranted (so maybe in about a year) and have been sort of nervous about leaving One Note behind. I rely upon it heavily and don't want to have to adjust my style of notetaking since this style works SO well for me. Apparently a OneNote for mac is "in the works," but I guess I'll believe it when I see it. I use One Note, and I love it. I’ve actually decided to switch to being a mac user once I feel that purchasing a new computer is warranted (so maybe in about a year) and have been sort of nervous about leaving One Note behind. I rely upon it heavily and don’t want to have to adjust my style of notetaking since this style works SO well for me.

Apparently a OneNote for mac is “in the works,” but I guess I’ll believe it when I see it.

]]> By: Kevin http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34151 Kevin Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:27:57 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34151 Evernote rocks! The picture OCR software is great. Evernote rocks! The picture OCR software is great.

]]> By: Java Monster http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34150 Java Monster Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:13:10 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34150 I use my daily Moleskine small notebook. I'm a luddite that way, even if I do have an iPAQ 111 PDA (which I love, btw). I use the PDA mostly for eBooks, the spreadsheet program for keeping track of car maintenance and gas mileage and yes, the occasional notes. I use my daily Moleskine small notebook. I’m a luddite that way, even if I do have an iPAQ 111 PDA (which I love, btw). I use the PDA mostly for eBooks, the spreadsheet program for keeping track of car maintenance and gas mileage and yes, the occasional notes.

]]> By: Esteban http://unclutterer.com/2009/06/01/capturing-data-from-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-34146 Esteban Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:17:00 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=5538#comment-34146 Since I need to view my notes from different locations and different computers I need to keep my notes online. For example mytextfile.com. Since I need to view my notes from different locations and different computers I need to keep my notes online. For example mytextfile.com.

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