DavidD 9 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 8,707 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 9 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 8,707 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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