Tech Tip: Using Jott to Dictate Email and Text Messages

Wow. Once every couple of years something comes along and demonstrates that a technical hurdle has been overcome and, as a result, the very latest in information technology has something pragmatically useful to offer, even to aging Boomers. Jott allows you to easily set up a Web-based account that then lets you dial a phone number and dictate a message into your land line or cell phone. Its voice transcription technology then translates what you said into text and sends either an email message or a text message, or both, to whoever you have designated—and it also sends a copy to you. Just the ability to send such messages to yourself can transform the way you take mental notes or set reminders for yourself. At the moment, at least, it's free.