Most ideas are lost because you don’t act on them right away. While there are apps that only remind us of the work that needs to be done, these apps often go unused, simply because of the abundance of options available. But why use a note-taking or to-do app when you already have WhatsApp on your phone?

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, can be used all on its own to jot down quick notes, one-off to-do lists, and even store your personal data including photos, documents, videos, and links. With the help of this guide, you can send yourself notes and reminders, and easily share files and documents between all your devices, all on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp alone is enough if you want an app to take notes, store files, transfer photos, videos and documents from your phone to your PC, and store bookmarks. To use WhatsApp for your own benefit, you need to create a thread that only you can see and use.

Once your personal WhatsApp thread is ready, all you need to do is type in the things you want to see to remind yourself of something important. Simply send a message to your thread and if that thread is pinned, it will appear at the top of your WhatsApp home screen.