Evernote Free Plan Drama + A Lot More with Dr Frank Buck
Dec 6, 2023
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Productivity and organization expert, Dr Frank Buck, discusses the drama surrounding Evernote's free plan and provides advice on using it effectively. They also talk about AI-powered search, productivity advice for doctorate students, and the challenges of building an online course.
The new restrictions on the Evernote free plan limit users to one notebook and 50 notes, highlighting the importance of managing and emptying the trash to avoid reaching the note limit.
Dr. Frank Buck suggests using Evernote for fingertip information, transitory information, and specific use cases, and recommends considering upgrading to a paid plan for enhanced productivity and information management.
Deep dives
Overview of the Evernote chat and guest introduction
In this podcast episode, John interviews Dr. Frank Buck, a productivity and organization expert who has been using Evernote for a long time. They discuss the new restrictions on the Evernote free plan and how to effectively use it. Dr. Buck shares his insights on productivity and the importance of staying organized. They also touch on AI-powered search in Evernote and the concept of having a signature tool for productivity.
Discussion on the drama surrounding the Evernote free plan
The podcast delves into the recent drama surrounding the limitations on the Evernote free plan. They reveal that the new plan allows only one notebook and 50 notes, and highlight the importance of emptying the trash to avoid exceeding the note limit. Additionally, they discuss the significance of being able to use the web clipper and the accessibility of information across devices.
Benefits of using Evernote and AI-powered search
Dr. Buck shares examples of how Evernote and its AI-powered search function have been useful in his personal life. He mentions retrieving his Marriott rewards number and his dog's weight effortlessly through the search feature. However, he also mentions that there are certain limitations to the AI search functionality, particularly with regards to dates and specific queries.
Recommendations for maximizing the free plan
Dr. Buck provides tips for users who want to make the most of the Evernote free plan. He suggests using it for fingertip information, transitory information, and specific use cases such as note collaboration. He also encourages users who find value in Evernote to consider upgrading to a paid plan, emphasizing the importance of investing in tools that enhance productivity and information management.
Dr Frank Buck has been using Evernote forever, he teaches productivity and organisation and has a huge amount of knowledge about the whole productivity world and lots of opinion.