DavidD 10 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 This is probably a really stupid question to be asking but I'll try it... I've read a lot about various approaches to using EN to go paperless - scanning bills and invoices to EN etc. For some uses, some recommend using a local folder, others don't worry. If I want to get rid of the paper and scan bills and invoices etc, why shouldn't I just scan to a folder on my computer and then make sure I have a backup. I don't really need such items to be available on multiple devices. I appreciate the value of EN for some applications, but for this particular one, I suspect I'm missing something but I'm not sure what.... Link to comment
Level 5* gazumped 9,302 Posted February 28, 2013 Level 5* Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi. It could be that Evernote is not for you. Unless you actually try it out for a while you'll never know. I've found the 'access anywhere' aspect useful several times - for looking up what type of car wiper blades I bought last time so I can get a replacement, to knowing exactly what type of plastic boxes we bought a while a go so I can order some more to expand the set. I clip tech tips, details of installed software (what's that video editing app thingy called? - oh yeah; Avidemux); I take pictures of things I've bought, and stuff I'd like to. (Lots of DSLR camera specs at the moment while I work out which is the best MP for my GBP). Evernote is vital to my life, and I use it every day - I'm getting older and the memory can be a bit wossname - you know - erratic.. You may have no need of it - but it costs nothing to play around for a while, and it's better to have some real world experience than listen to couch gurus like me. Link to comment
DavidD 10 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks. I have been playing with it for a while; I like it and am using it for a variety of things. It's that one particular aspect of going paperless (bills, statements...) that was stumping me. Link to comment
Level 5* gazumped 9,302 Posted February 28, 2013 Level 5* Share Posted February 28, 2013 Well - pretty much like answer #1: if you prefer to keep bills and statements in a folder somewhere, just go for it. Amongst other things mine are in Evernote so I cansearch in just one place for stufflook up purchase dates and model numbers in case I need spares or a replacementtrack that strange 24.99 entry on my bank statement back to the receipt if necessarycheck if there's still a warranty if something blowsDon't save accounts numbers, bank codes or (obviously!) user names/ passwords - but then that's what your Sharpie is for... Link to comment
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