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 ...

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 ...

Keep your emails, calendars, and notes organized with Google Keep. Color code notes for easy reference across multiple devices. Collaborate in real-time, add images, locations, and checklists in ...

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, ...

Google has updated its note taking app Keep with a couple nifty new features. The most useful is shared lists, so now you can, for example, create a list for your household and everyone can mark items ...

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, but you can ...

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 ...