How-To: Notepad, Simple "Journal" Trick

So, you want to keep a diary, (or the more manly version, a Journal or Chronicle...). Or maybe you just want to jot down notes, or thought of the day, and have them labeled with the date you took them.

Well, here is a fun, neat little trick, and all you need is Notepad.

First of we need to open Notepad.

Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad

Next Type .LOG at the top, (in all caps), save the file, and close it.

Once you reopen it, you will see the time and date are now added to the second line.

 

Also, notice, that the cursor is ready on the next line.

Every time you write something new, and save it, it will automatically add the time and date to the next line.

Congrats! You may now start a digital journal on your own computer!