Simplenote is the perfect example of what a note program should be, and its identifying feature is exactly what the name implies: it lets you make simple notes.

The program lets you create text notes that you can save as reminders, adding tags for future searches and easy cataloging.

Simplenote is also a multiplatform tool and syncs via a user account so you can access all your notes from any machine, whether its Windows, Mac, Linux, or a mobile iOS or Android device.

There arent many other features, but the ones you do find are just as interesting.

Its possible to go back and look at previous versions of your texts, simultaneously edit online with multiple users, and even automatically publish your text online, generating an exclusive URL from the Simplenote servers.

Tools for taking notes are all over the place, but what really keeps this one on top is its functionality.

Remember the phrase: Keep It Simple, Stupid Well, industry giants like OneNote and EverNote took things too far turning themselves into monsters that have too many functions.

Not everybody likes all that unneeded excess, yours truly included.

Simplenote is a major reference in tools for note-taking that after years of experience, has evolved over time while retaining that initial simplicity which is now its hallmark.

The finally native, open-source, quintessential productivity suite.

Android Added search sorting by date created, date modified, and alphabetically with search history and suggestions.

Now, it gives you a whole new way to stay on top of your tasks: Checklists Heres one in action: On our mobile apps, youll find a new button in the editor toolbar to add a checklist.

On Desktop, head to Format Continue reading A Better Way to Keep Track of Your Tasks Check.

To make it even easier to have Continue reading Desktop App Updates: Find Your Focus.

Also included is something new for a Simplenote app: the ability to see a live preview in the note editor of basic Markdown text formatting such as bold, italic, headings, etc: You can enable the markdown editor by clicking Markdown formatted in the Continue reading Markdown Support Added in Latest macOS App Update.

Youll find a new toolbar at the top with some new buttons Continue reading Big macOS App Update Available Now.

If youve used these apps before, this version for macOS should feel right at home.

Simplenote App For Mac