[O] Capture while away from the computer via phone audio recording

[Russell Adams]

I use org-capture for *everything*. My primary Org files are all
exclusively appended to by org-capture, and the agenda is my primary
method of accessing their contents. Obviously these are separate from
my per-project Org files, but they allow me to capture the dynamic
events thrown at me each day.

I've been looking for a method to allow me to quickly capture items
while away from my computer. I'm not keen on any of the mobile
Org-mode solutions I've reviewed for one reason or another (offtopic).

I just found a solution that I'm impressed with and so I wanted to
share. On my Android phone I found an app called AudioReminder which
allows you to make short ad-hoc audio recordings, and then gives you
basic task management (ie: alerts, pending / complete) for each
one. No audio file management required.

By default a recording will remind you hourly until you mark it
completed. I'm still testing, but this can be customized and it can
use your location to determine when to remind you that you have items
pending (ie: only alert me when I'm at home).

This allows me to quickly dictate a short item to my phone while I am
away from my computer, and it will remind me later so the recording
isn't forgotten which was a common problem with any other audio
solution I've used. Once home I can transcribe items into my Org file
at my laptop.

The author has been very responsive, and is already adding a one touch
record widget at my request. I thought it only fair to share with the
list. Perhaps others will find it useful.

Thanks.


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