Since I
started using
org-mode I employed its simple format on many different documents,
not just limiting it to manage my agenda. For example it's a great
format for documenting systems I maintain; all system information,
changes, security updates etc. are stored in per-system org files. I
also use it for all projects I work on. Once terms are set I will open
a new project.org file and start outlining tasks. Later all
kinds of sensitive information will be added, and this brings up the
issue of security, I wrote
about encrypting
file-systems but additionally I also encrypt every sensitive file
with GPG. This is where EasyPG
for Emacs fits in, it allows transparent en/decryption of files
while ensuring nothing gets leaked outside of Emacs.
It's not as simple as some (custom) systems I've seen but it's a
complete solution. Freelancing from home I had to come up with
something to make my life easier and my hands weren't tied by some
office rule or regulation. The same setup can be used to keep your
passwords, logins, bank account and other personal information. Org's
table mode is a good format for those files.
Along with project.org I also have report.org files
for every project, holding various information, documenting everything
I did and so on. When I'm done I export the report as a PDF and send
it to clients, feedback was always very positive. It's simple but it
makes a difference. I'll mention just one more use case. This winter I
was at
a hackmeeting and someone asked me to talk about video
streaming. It took me about an hour to write an org file on the topic
and I used it directly with Emacs to do a presentation. I did it by
strategically expanding and folding relevant sections as I went over
the topics, and it turned out really well. After the event I exported
it to a few different formats and shared them with participants, once
again I had a complete solution...