THE TECH CONNECTION

To-do lists, appointment books, tying string around your finger – these are all little ways to jog your memory, aka retrieval cues. Now, such cues can be found in one place – your smartphone. Here are common features you can tap into.

Notes The note itself serves as a reminder, but pausing long enough to write it also catalogues the info in your brain. You might not even need to pull up the note later!

Photos Need to remember the address of your doctor’s office or the perfect gift for your husband you spied in a store? Snap a pic.

Reminders The sound of an alarm jolts you into remembering what you need to do at that exact moment, however, silent reminders that show up on your screen also get the job done.