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Need FREE household-type database

Havarti — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:30:51 GMT

Does anyone know of a good, simple, FREE, database download I could use to keep track of personal contacts as well as household business contacts (plumber, HACV, handyman, etc.)? I need to to be easy to use (I am old and now slow to learn these things with all the fancy whistles & bells) - just a good basic method to save this type of info. I used ACT years ago, but it is way too expensive now for the little use it will get. TIA

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Alison Wonderland — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:36:29 GMT

I use my phone for all my contacts.

You could probably use Google Sheets, a free spreadsheet application like Microsoft Excel.

Or a good old Rolodex or address book.

Re: Need FREE household-type database

cindyNC — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:00:52 GMT

Are you using a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone? Apple or Windows or Android? Or a combination?

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Havarti — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:07:41 GMT

@Alison Wonderland

I am not a fan of cell phones, I have a an old flip Tracfone for outbound emergency use only and don't even give out the phone number to anyone. So, I am not interested in using a phone for my contacts. Thanks for sharing info about Google sheets, I already have Excel. I have used a Rolodex and address book but am specifically looking for a FREE, simple database. I guess I should have been more clear. Thanks for responding - I appreciate it.

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Havarti — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:10:15 GMT

@cindyNC

Good questions - I should have included that info.

Desktop - Windows 10

Re: Need FREE household-type database

SilleeMee — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:07:24 GMT

There's a free download at Download dot CNET dot com. Search:

Efficient Address Book Free Portable

@Havarti

That's totally free, not a free trial...free-free.

Re: Need FREE household-type database

kare29 — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:31:09 GMT

I use Comcast as my internet and email provider. There is a contact folder within the email that can be set up as an address book. Do you have something of this sort already readily available to you? By the way, I still use a small hand written rolodex also because sometimes it is easier for me to just reach for that instead of opening up the lap top and signing into email. Just because it's technology does not always mean it is faster or easier IMO--Karen

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Mindy D — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:40:51 GMT

What device are you using? Are you on a desktop computer with Windows?

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Mindy D — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:39:26 GMT

Trello

For Windows users

Re: Need FREE household-type database

SilleeMee — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:08:28 GMT

OP is using Win10 desktop. @Mindy D

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Nuttmeg — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:47:33 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
There's a free download at Download dot CNET dot com. Search:

Efficient Address Book Free Portable

@Havarti

That's totally free, not a free trial...free-free.

I am not a fan of CNET download.com. You can sometimes get unwanted free programs with a download.

Microsoft Word and Excel should has templates that you can download. These should be safe.

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Havarti — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:51:15 GMT

Thank you all for taking time to help me - I really appreciate all your ideas & suggestions.

Re: Need FREE household-type database

Mindy D — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 03:03:08 GMT

Google Sheets is another free database. There are some templates that might serve your needs. It’s free.

Re: Need FREE household-type database

jackthebear — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:05:40 GMT

@Havarti wrote:
Does anyone know of a good, simple, FREE, database download I could use to keep track of personal contacts as well as household business contacts (plumber, HACV, handyman, etc.)? I need to to be easy to use (I am old and now slow to learn these things with all the fancy whistles & bells) - just a good basic method to save this type of info. I used ACT years ago, but it is way too expensive now for the little use it will get. TIA

make yourself a google spreadsheet with the contacts info, it's pretty easy to get going with and free

look at youtube for tutorials