Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best part: you can access these satellites even with a free account.

To see a demonstration, please come over to the video: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-satellites/

Here are the topics:

0:00 Intro

1:12 How to get to the satellites

1:35 Word counter

2:40 Transcribe files to text

4:05 Edit PDFs and images

5:45 Convert files

6:40 Rewrite text with AI

7:45 Convert text to audio

8:40 Take and draft notes

8:55 Create a diagram with AI

9:45 Detect AI-generated content

11:34 Citation generator

13:20 Requirement to be able to use the satellites

Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/

0:00 Intro

0:45 Explanation of Tickler File

2:03 Why it works

3:40 "Thank-you" notes and the Tickler File

5:04 Start with your own letter

5:30 The day I learned about the Tickler File

If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start.

Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the co-author of Podcasting for Small Business. The book releases today.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/podcasting-for-small-business/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:20 The inspiration for the book.

02:45 Special features of this book

03:55 Beth and Monique and their story

04:45 The checklists

06:30 How this is worth your time

13:20 Equipment needs

16:40 How we're recording this episode

18:05 What's "Step 1"?

22:10 How do you promote and grow the podcast?

28:15 How do you keep the podcast from dying?

🎁 Holiday shopping for someone who's already organized? Here are 9 suggestions. Come over to the companion blog posts for links where you can order each one.

Come over to the blog post for the video and more information: https://frankbuck.org/productive-gifts/0:00 Shopping for the "productive" person in your life0:45 Levenger's Swift Notes1:20 Levenger's Bomber Jacket Brief Folio2:03 Point of View Pen Case2:20 Boubon Barrel Pens3:07 Samsung Galaxy Watch 84:50 Remember The Milk Subscription5:20 Text Blaze typeDesk6:00 PacSafe Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag8:07 Get Organized Digitally!

#GoogleCalendar #ProductivityTipsStop wasting time finding today on your calendar. In this video, I'll show you how to set up Google Calendar's custom view so TODAY is always anchored on the left, with the next 6 days visible ahead.This simple 2-minute setup eliminates friction and saves you time every single day. No more scrolling. No more hunting. Just instant access to today and your week ahead.⏰ TIMESTAMPS:Calendar0:00 What's your favorite view? 0:40 My favorite view1:55 Turn on keyboard shortcuts2:20 Change the view2:45 Here's the "how to do it"3:12 Eliminating friction 🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- How to enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar- How to set up a custom 7-day view- How to configure your view to always show today + 6 days ahead- Why eliminating micro-friction boosts productivityCome over to the blog post for more: https://frankbuck.org/google-calendar-view/

🗂️ Big Changes to Evernote Pricing in 2025 Evernote just restructured its plans, and if you're using it for work, personal projects, or caregiving, you need to know what changed.

Three Plans Now:✅ Free: 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device (perfect for minimalists)✅ Starter ($100/yr): 1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 5 devices✅ Advanced ($250/yr): Unlimited everythingThe Starter Plan Sweet Spot:At $8.25/month, it's affordable BUT requires smart organization. Here's the trick: use collapsible headers to pack MORE into FEWER notes.

The Real Question:Is it worth switching platforms? Calculate the time, effort, and learning curve before jumping ship.

💡 I've got a full breakdown, strategies for each plan, and tips for maximizing your investment. Link in comments. Where does Evernote fit in your productivity system? #Evernote #ProductivityTips #DigitalOrganization #TimeManagement #NoteTaking

For much more, visit he blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-pricing/

Tired of missing important meeting details because you're too busy typing notes?Evernote's new AI meeting notetaker changes everything. Here's what it does:✅ Records your meetings automatically✅ Transcribes every word✅ Identifies different speakers✅ Creates summaries✅ Links everything to your calendar✅ Connects to your to-do listThe best part? It's all in one place. No copying and pasting between apps. No scrambling to remember what was said. No choosing between being present and taking good notes.If you're a paid Evernote subscriber, this feature is available now in beta. Check out my latest blog post for more: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-meeting-notetaker/How do you currently take notes during online meetings? #Evernote #ProductivityTips #MeetingNotes #TimeManagement #worksmarter 0:00 Here's Evernote's Meeting Notetaker0:58 The meeting is on the calendar1:22 The meeting is on Evernote Home1:45 Create a note corresponding to the meeting 2:17 How to start the Ai notetaker3:00 What happens when I hit "stop"3:14 Speaker recognition4:50 Sharing the meeting notes5:05 Extracting to-dos from the notes5:35 Task Clone6:25 Summary of the process6:50 End-of-day wrap-up7:25 Who has the meeting notetaker?

🗂️ Your office shelves are drowning in stuff you never use. Here's the brutal truth I learned after helping hundreds of professionals organize their workspaces: Most of what's on your shelves is just taking up space.Try this "earning its keep" test this weekend:✅ Have I used this in the past year?✅ Is it here for a reason, or just because it's always been here?Your new motto: If it's not paying rent, it gets evicted.

For more, come over to the blog: https://frankbuck.org/organize-office/