It's only THE best all-in-one note taking, keeping, organizing and development app ever made. It allowed for sharing contents and easy collaboration with other users. It even has a chat feature. Instead of a bunch of apps and tools for individual processes, I used Evernote. Once upon a time, I kept blog posts in it, even entire book chapters and all the notes that went with them. I used it during interviews, to mark up images used in tutorials, articles and blog posts. I used it for reminders, to do lists ... just alllll sorts of stuff. All the years I used it, Evernote had a free version that was perfect for personal use, school and small businesses, even if folks wanted to collaborate on projects, chat, message and share documents in the process. To my disappointment, last year (2016), the tide turned. Evernote began implementing changes which included charging for several program aspects that had always been free before. Their price tier didn't provide an option I could manage but their free plan was still very helpful so, I continued to work with it. Recent changes...With a heavy heart I emailed my friend and colleague, Vicki Warner of WarnerWords, to advise her that whatever notes and other content we've been collaborating on via Evernote, would have to be migrated to Google Drive and Google Keep. We, and other colleagues, are already using both but now we'll be using them for additional tasks and processes. The block that tumbled the tower was when I opened Evernote last week on my Android tablet (which is one of only two devices I'm not allowed to use Evernote on, without purchasing their pro plan) and saw a notice that my Evernote content was no longer available offline. That’s a problem. I write from all sorts of places and often make notes or set reminders when I don’t have access to the internet, so it wasn't something I could work around. All’s not lost--not even a little bit! Both OneNote and Evernote are now charging monthly fees for use and storage. Google users get 15 GB of free storage, as well as use of all the Google Suite tools, Google Photos unlimited storage and tools at no cost. As for synchronizing content across multiple devices, Google sets no limits. My content syncs across all of my devices I need it to, regardless of how many there are. So, I can make a note in Google Keep from my smart phone, either of my two tablets and my laptop, on or offline. Soon as the device I used is back on the net...whoop! There it is. Add to that, any documents kept in Google Drive that are in Google format (such as a Google doc, slide, sheet or other types of Google documenting tools) don’t count against the 15GB limit. This allows any of us to keep vast amounts of content in Google and collaborate with other users at no cost. I'd have no issue with a one-time purchase of these programs, but with only a monthly fee option, if ever it's not kept up with, poof! There goes the data. So, Google's option works for me and I can easily manage with unlimited storage using Google suite's tools. ShoutOutsThe wrap!I want to say welcome and thanks to all the new flashPress subscribers! I’m very grateful for your interest and interaction with my own work and hope you’ll also discover the work of others to enjoy during your visits here.
You’re what keeps the independent business and artisan community thriving and as a group, we all appreciate you! To the virtual tippers ... y’all just rock! Thank you. I’m humbled and grateful for your investment and for hammering home the ideology that writing and photography really is work, and that it isn’t bound by big corp virtual Ezines or physical pages of physical newspapers (which I still happen to love and occasionally write for, but only locally, a big ShoutOut to the New Harmony Gazette!) and that it’s in fact possible to earn an income as an indie writer and photographer via easy to use websites and blogs. Many of you don’t leave comments on the posts, but you come up to me and hug me in person when you see me out and about. Others send emails. All are incredibly appreciated. Just want to ensure you’re aware that your efforts inspire me to work hard and to help others learn to navigate this wonderful world of alternative news and entertainment source that allows us to earn a living doing what we love. God bless you, thanks for the read and hope you’ll come back next week. femmeflashpoint
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femme,
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Warren Donald Petoskey
2/21/2017 09:52:32 pm
I am grateful for your help and I am excited at what the future might bring. warren
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2/22/2017 11:22:19 am
Warren, 2/22/2017 11:20:43 am
Vicki,
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2/22/2017 11:32:11 am
Mike,
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Dear Ange,
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Angelia Phillips (femmeflashpoint)
2/28/2017 09:53:01 am
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Angelia Phillips (femmeflashpoint)
3/1/2017 03:50:55 pm
Martie,
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