No matter how quick and nimble your sharp mind may be, it’s impossible to remember everything. We’ve all had that moment after a big grocery store trip. You know the one. It’s when you realize you forget one minuscule ingredient that makes or breaks a good dinner.
To avoid these situations, Apple fans turn to their iPhone and take notes. While it certainly gets the job done, perhaps it’s time to up your note game a bit with Windows Ink. Don’t know what that even is? Here are 5 things to get you started.
1. WINDOWS INK LOOKS BETTER THAN APPLE
It’s rare that any Microsoft feature looks aesthetically better than the rest, but that is the case here. The Ink Workspace has all kinds of built-in experiences like screen sketch, sketchpad, Sticky Notes and apps optimized for pen use. To activate, just find the Ink Workspace on your PC and away you go.
2. WINDOWS INK TAKES SMARTER NOTES THAN APPLE
At the top of the Ink Workspace, you’ll find that Sticky Notes are smart learners. For example, just write and address down and Maps automatically pulls up a route. Or write down an email address and it will rev up your Mail app. This goes beyond note taking. They are smart and active to fit your evolving lifestyle.
3. APPLE ARTISTS WILL LIKE WINDOWS INK MORE
The sketch pad in the Ink Workspace is a basic, blank canvas but it allows one to easily draw an idea, create or jot down a problem to solve. Furthermore, you can use the digital rule with Ink to measure distances or trace along a straight edge. You know, just like you would on paper.
4. WINDOWS INK IS MORE EXPRESSIVE THAN APPLE NOTES
With screen sketch, users can capture an entire desktop image and essentially go wild with it. Hence, you can add your personal touch to a cool picture you saw or input a comment on a document. Furthermore, you can easily share these with the world so they see your unique brand of drawing, cropping, and creativity.
5. WINDOWS CATCHING UP TO APPLE
Ok, so this notes features is just one example where Microsoft might be better than their arch nemesis but if they keep it up, they might surpass the Cupertino giant once again. It seems that they may be taking their high status for granted these days and the lackluster “Notes” app is a prime example of this. Keep your eye on Microsoft.
