How I tried a ton of note-taking apps over 20 years and returned to a plain .txt file (OBTF)
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The author reviews 20 years of experimenting with note-taking apps and explains why a plain .txt file became the preferred tool. The piece argues that simple plain text offers speed, durability, and portability compared with heavier note apps and cloud-based systems. It also discusses workflows built around text files, command-line tools, and searchable folder structures. The article frames .txt as a practical long-term knowledge management method rather than a trend-driven productivity app choice.
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