Abstract: An integrated method and apparatus is provided for capturing, storing, organizing, and sharing pertinent information from a plurality of sources in a simple and effective manner. The invention allows for the local capture of pertinent information from files, Web pages, Web files, e-mail items, and the like, as well as portions thereof. The pertinent information may be captured in any granularity that is selected by a user. The invention also provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for a consistent handling and viewing of all information. The integrated method and apparatus can operate in conjunction with a software browser, such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Netscape's Navigator, or any other commercial or custom-designed browser that allows access to information.