Brain dump (Part Deux!)

As stated in an earlier post, I’ve been working on trying to come up with a strategy on managing my brain dump.  My brain dump consists of all types of information such as notes (on actual paper) and internet links/articles, etc.

I have moved beyond bookmarking.  It does not work for me anymore. It’s gotten out of control.  So what is it that I am looking for?  Here are my requirements:

  1. I need to be able to merge the physical (ex. handwritten notes) and non physical information together (ex. internet information).
  2. Back up the information.
  3. Host it myself.  I do not like relying on a website to host my information.  What if the website disappears or does not allow me to export the information that I have gathered?
  4. Internet information:
    1. Need to be able to snag a screenshot of the website
    2. Automatic citation
    3. Ease of saving, sharing, etc.
  5. Allow the use across various devices and platforms.

Apps that I have looked at/used:

  • Delicious
  • Zootool
  • Zotero
  • Evernote
  • Google Docs
  • Tumblr
  • WordPress
  • Posterous

Apps that I need to try:

  • All the software by Omnigroup
  • Yojimbo
  • Devonthink

GAH!