Evernote, the note-taking tool that I have recommended repeatedly, has just added a really cool feature that I'm looking forward to using. Reminders.

According to the update, with Reminders you can:

 - Never forget important and in-progress notes
 - Adding a reminder pins the note to the top of your note list
 - Add a due date to receive in-app and email notifications
 - Mark notes as Done when you complete them

As a blogger, this is going to come in very useful. I often begin blog posts when ideas strike while I'm out of the office, on either my iPhone or iPad. I'll come back to the post the next time I'm in the office at my laptop. However, sometimes I get an idea on the weekend and start the post, and by Monday morning I've forgotten all about it.

Evernote, the cloud-based note-sharing app and service, has announced in a blog post that they have observed and blocked suspicious activity on their network. As a result, all user passwords have been reset. According to the update:

The investigation has shown... that the individual(s) responsible were able to gain access to Evernote user information, which includes usernames, email addresses associated with Evernote accounts and encrypted passwords. Even though this information was accessed, the passwords stored by Evernote are protected by one-way encryption. (In technical terms, they are hashed and salted.)

If you like to handwrite notes, and aren't yet using a handwriting app for your iPad, it's time to give Penultimate a try. From the makers of Evernote, the Penultimate app has been completely redesigned to combine natural handwriting and drawing ability, with the power and flexibility of the Evernote app.

Evernote is the note-taking app that we've discussed and recommended before. With Evernote, you can create notes and clip information on one device, and automatically sync that note with all of your other devices, including your iPhone, iPad, laptop or desktop computer. I use Evernote every day to brainstorm blog topics and write blog posts like this one, take notes during client meetings, save templates for emails and letters, track project details and more.

If you aren't yet using Evernote for your business, start now. The note taking software and app has implemented some major improvements which make it a MUST for any business owner who wants to be more organized. It's one of our Essential Business Apps.

Instead of scribbling notes on random pieces of paper, you could be entering them into your computer, iPhone or iPad and let Evernote sync the notes across all your devices instantly. Being able to quickly call up some important information or meeting notes, no matter where you are, is invaluable. Not to mention the fact that the information is all digital now which allows you to import and manipulate it as needed, as well as have a perfect backup.