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JournalBear is a lightweight tool that enables you to create private notes where you can add both texts as well as special characters and that you can safeguard from anyone using the computer with a password.

The utility comes with a sleek and stylish interface that is available in a light and dark theme. Moreover, upon launch, it includes a few links to how to get started, a feature that can come in handy for anyone who did not use this type of app before.

You can get started by creating a new journal, an operating that solely entails specifying the password. On a side note, the password needs to contain a special character and upper case to be valid and provides industry-grade AES-256 encryption. Once you created a journal, you can create a new entry by specifying the date, mood, text and attach a picture, if required.

It is worth mentioning that the program allows you to include a wide variety of characters in addition to the text, as the app employs Markdown for formatting. Consequentially, depending on the type of notes you make, you can add tables, checklists, images and even emojis.

On the other hand, you should bear in mind that the application does not pack any synchronization feature and hence, you cannot share or sync the notes with other calendars or organizers. It would have been nice if you could send these notes to your email calendar, as you could be more prepared for various meetings or tasks.

In the eventuality that you would like to have a journal safe from prying eyes where you can note down work as well as personal details, then perhaps you can consider giving JournalBear a try.