It’s a tall order to take physical notes on actual paper with a real pen. Most people I know don’t do it, despite the clear benefits. It’s more stuff to lug around, while your ever-ready phone offers ...

Amazon’s latest e-reader and digital notebook combos bring new features, but they may not be enough in a crowded market.

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. To take the best notes in ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

All of my notes are in blue ink because writing in blue ink is supposed to help with remembering information. I don’t really know if that’s true, but I write in blue ink anyway. Maybe it’s a myth, ...

Android: There are plenty of note-taking apps for Android, but Colornote Notepad has a few unique features that make it easy and fun. The app itself makes taking, saving, and organizing notes easy, ...

Amazon is late to the color e-ink party, but the Kindle Colorsoft leaves much to be desired. As a self-proclaimed Kindle enthusiast who owns every generation of Amazon’s flagship e-readers, I’ve been ...

You’ve probably been in this situation: you wanted to do something, you added that to a note on your phone, and then totally forgot about it. I’ve been there before, but luckily, I explored the option ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...