While browsing or researching for any topic, people usually prefer to take notes, jot down ideas and save links of websites. By doing so, they can make sure they don’t forget from where they got the ideas or information. Note taking can be a time consuming process if you are using a pen and paper. But for Chrome users its not. There are tons of good note taking applications available in Chrome Web Store which can help users take notes right inside Google Chrome.
Users can even take notes in Windows but what if you want to access it from another PC? For example, if you researched for your project at home and now you are at your friend’s place to finalize it, think how much trouble it would be to look for all the material.
Anyways, we have gathered a list of few which help users manage tasks and take notes in Google Chrome. Check them out below and use the one which suits your needs best.
1. Evernote Web
Evernote is one of the best note taking application right now. With Evernote, users can take notes right inside Google Chrome, sync it and access them anywhere, anytime. Using Evernote Web is really simple and easy. Once the app is installed, it will add an icon to the new tab’s page of Google Chrome. Just login to Evernote Web and start taking notes while browsing. Later, if you want to access them from any other PC, just login to your Evernote account and use them.
Download Evernote Web for Google Chrome
2. Quick Note
Quick Note is an easy to use note taking app for Google Chrome. Once installed, you take notes, create bookmarks and sync it online so that they can be accessed anywhere. To sync your notes, open the app and go to its settings. Either login through your Google App account or your Diigo account to sync and manage your notes. Diigo App is available for Android and iPhone as well which allow users to take notes on the go as well. Like other applications mentioned above, this is a really simple and lightweight application which can take care of all your note taking needs.
Download Quick Note App
3. Springpad
Springpad let users create, organize and jot down ideas and points to remember. With Springpad, you can not only take notes but its an all-in-one bookmarking app which enables users take care of tasks, bookmarks, checklists, shopping lists and much more. Later, the saved bookmarks can be accessed from any computer or mobile device. To save notes and manage them, you can create an account on springpadit.com or login with your Google Apps account. Do note that if you login with your Google account, you must authorize the application to access your information. Otherwise, you can sign up for an account on Springpad if you have any privacy concerns.
Download Springpad
4. Wunderlist
Wunderlist is a useful online task management application which helps users create to-do lists, save tasks and organize them. The service has hotkey support as well which makes taking notes and tasks easy and simple. The service brings cloud synchronization as well which helps users save notes online and access them from different devices and computers. To use Wunderlist, you can make an account on Wunderlist and manage all your tasks. Wunderlist app is available on different mobile devices as well including iPhone, Android and iPad as well.
Download Wunderlist
5. Sticky Notes
Last but note the least, Sticky Notes is a simple and easy to use note taking app for Google Chrome. One good thing about sticky notes is that it automatically saves your notes so that you dont have to do it every time you write something. With Sticky Notes, you can create notes, manage them, resize notes window and much more. However, it does not store notes online but according to developers, cloud synchronization will be available for Sticky Notes soon.
Download Sticky Notes
Conclusion
All the services mentioned above provide users with advanced task management and note taking features. But if you are looking for just a simple note taking application, you can give Quick Notes or Evernote a go. Personally, I use Evernote to make notes and manage different tasks online. It may not provide me with features as Wunderlist but still suits my needs.
Which app do you use to take notes and manage tasks?
You may want to check out the following:
- 10 Best Note Taking Applications for iPhone and iPod Touch
- 10 Note Takings Apps Every Mac User Should Know About
- 10 Useful Online Task Management Tools
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Auto Notes extension for Chrome is really a great way to capture notes.