Abstract: A system for merging electronic and printed information is provided. The system includes a computing device having a visual display. Additionally, the system includes a handheld electronic memory device containing at least one information file with information corresponding to printed information that is presented on a separate physical medium. The memory device also includes a processing file comprising stored computer-readable instructions. The system further includes an electrical connector that is attached to the handheld electronic memory device. The electrical connector connects to the computing device having the visual display so that the at least one information file and the processing file are conveyed via the electrical connector to the computing device when the electrical connector is connected to the computing device.