Scapple

Scapple has note taking functionality to offer: double click the interface to create a note, right click the note to customize it (pick a note style, select a border type). Scapple also had in mind mapping functionality to offer: select two or more notes and connect them using dotted lines or arrows. You can select notes and arrange them as you see fit. The connections between notes will be adjusted automatically so the notes remain connected no matter how you move them around.

Scapple is available for Microsoft’s Windows operating system and for Apple’s Mac OS X. As expected, a setup wizard will help you install Scapple on your Windows PC. Said setup wizard presents some text during the installation procedure, text that explains what you can do with Scapple: write down ideas, make connections between notes, connect notes with dotted lines or arrows, notes are not arranged in a hierarchical order, notes can be placed anywhere you want.

Double click anywhere on Scapple’s interface and you will be able to create a note. Right click the note and you will be presented with a context menu that, among other things, allows you to access note styles and note borders. Select two or more notes and options to connect these notes will show up in the aforementioned right click context menu.

Fun fact: Scapple provides support for two languages: English and Science Fiction. When English is selected, you see the following text on Scapple’s interface: “Double-click anywhere to create a note. Drag notes onto one another to make connections. When Science Fiction is enabled, you see the following text on Scapple’s interface: “Welcome, Sky Marshal. Use this Cons:
Trial limitations: free to use for 30 non-consecutive days; nag screen.