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• Microsoft OneNote 201315.0.4420.1017

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Create and share a digital notebook

  241 votes
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  • PROS: Easy to create and edit pages, Can work offline and share online, Included in all PC versions of Office 2013
  • CONS: Minor problems embedding online images
• Simple Sticky Notes3.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Simple Sticky Notes, revolutionary note taking software

  145 votes
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  • PROS: Easy, quick to install, Straightforward to uninstall, if required, Upgrading usually not a problem
  • CONS: May be a little difficult to install on Windows 7 devices
• Google Keep2.0.14143.1351

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  PWA

  Handy All-in-One Memo Application for Smartphones

  79 votes
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  • Google Keep for Windows
  • Google Keep for Android
  • Google Keep for PWA
  • PROS: Google Keep is currently available in 46 different languages., Recurring reminders can be set to activate on a regular basis.
  • CONS: There is no version available for Apple devices., Data sharing will require that the recipient possesses the Android operating system.
• Fing3.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  iPhone

  Free Network Tool for Professionals

  79 votes
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  • Fing for Windows
  • Fing for Android
  • Fing for iPhone
  • PROS: Easy to use, No annoying adverts, Lots of features to manipulate
  • CONS: There is no GUI interface, No internet radio option
• 7 Sticky Notes1.9

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Save the forests. Use virtual sticky notes

  78 votes
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• Stickiesc 7.1

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Digital sticky notes on your desktop

  223 votes
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  • PROS: Lightweight and unobtrusive, Customizable notes, Support for alarms, attached files and more, You can share them by email or network
  • CONS: None so far
• StickyPad2.5

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A free Productivity program for Windows

  38 votes
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• MindMeistervaries-with-device

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  iPhone

  A free app for Windows, by Mindmeister

  No votes yet
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  • MindMeister for Windows
  • MindMeister for Android
  • MindMeister for iPhone
• EverNote5.8.3.6507

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  Windows Mobile

  iPhone

  Windows Phone

  Store and quickly synchronize anything

  481 votes
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  • EverNote for Windows
  • EverNote for Android
  • EverNote for Windows Mobile
  • EverNote for iPhone
  • EverNote for Windows Phone
  • PROS: Capture anything, Add notes, images, passwords, etc., Organize items in notebooks and by tags, Easy data syncing across platforms
  • CONS: None worth mentioning
• Skim1.4.5

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Mac

  Excellent free and simple PDF reader for Macs

  49 votes
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  • PROS: Great for reading and editing PDFs, Liike Preview but with more features, Highlight text, navigate with TOCs and more, Integration with LaTeX, PDFSync etc
  • CONS: Not as advanced as Adobe Acrobat X, Some basic features not as intutive as they should be
• OneNote for Windows 10

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Note taking app for the Windows 8 Metro UI

  23 votes
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  • PROS: Simple, intuitive interface, Quick performance, Radial menu a pleasure to use
  • CONS: Unstable, Not designed for desktop users
• Workflowy

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  Web Apps

  Make and manage lists

  6 votes
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  • Workflowy for Windows
  • Workflowy for Android
  • Workflowy for Web Apps
  • PROS: Make and edit lists and take notes, Collaborate with others with shared notes and list projects
  • CONS: Emphasis on fast and easy, very few advanced editing features
• NoteZilla8.0.23

  License

  buy Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Stick Your Notes Where They Belong: Everywhere.

  42 votes
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  • PROS: Intuitive to use, Cross-device note syncing
  • CONS: Slow on older devices, Some features are hidden
• S Note5.1.7.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  A free program for windows

  2 votes
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  • S Note for Windows
  • S Note for Android
• Active Desktop Calendar7.95

  License

  buy Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Customizable PIM on your desktop wallpaper

  113 votes
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  • PROS: Allows you to share dates on a local network, Merges into your desktop
  • CONS: Not accessible from any location like Google Calendar, Can slow your system down in graphics version
• iMindMap8.0.3

  License

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  Platform

  Windows

  A complete conceptual map editor

  403 votes
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• Notability2.3.1

  License

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  Platform

  Mac

  iPhone

  A full version program for mac, by Ginger Labs Inc.

  No votes yet
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  • Notability for Mac
  • Notability for iPhone
• ATnotes9.5

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A free Productivity program for Windows

  133 votes
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• iDailyDiary3.81

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Keep a personal diary on your PC

  150 votes
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  • PROS: Support for password protection and encryption, Tabbed pages for each day, Built-in calendar and search tool
  • CONS: Lacks advanced rich-text formatting options
• Notion6

  License

  buy Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  iPhone

  Music composer and mixer in one program

  59 votes
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  • Notion for Windows
  • Notion for Mac
  • Notion for iPhone