I found a stunning Apple Notes alternative for my Mac - and it's (mostly) free

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Transparent Note replaced Apple Notes for me.

The UI is second to none in the note-taking app space.

There is a limited free version.

During my day, I take a lot of notes. I might be doing something when inspiration for a new book hits me. When that happens, I don't always want to take the time to open my To Be Written file and jot down the information about the story. Instead, I might want to simply jot down a quick note and move on.

Or maybe I remember there's something I need to buy, but I don't want to have to get to Keep Notes, open my shopping list, and then write it down.

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Or maybe I'm on the phone with a company, and its representative recites a tracking number or case number to me.

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