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How to Move Databases Externally

March 27, 2024

Image showing a DEVONthink database file being dragged to external drive on macOS.

External hard drives are one of the places where you can store your DEVONthink databases safely. Nevertheless, there are a few things you should bear in mind. Here is, how to move your databases to such a hard drive. (more)

Multiple Macs? DEVONthink for All

March 22, 2024

Collection of icons for multiple types of Apple computers, desktops and notebooks.

You still have one Mac without DEVONthink on it? Your teammates are envious because you’re so well-organized? This week only, from Friday, March 22nd, to Sunday, March 24th, 2024, we offer additional seats for 30% less. (more)

A Word About Reinstalling

March 19, 2024

Screenshot showing the file console.log containing error logs.

When you run into an issue with an application, e.g., DEVONthink, you may think you should reinstall it. Here’s why that shouldn’t be your first step. (more)

How to Focus on Writing

March 12, 2024

Screenshot showing a plain text document in fullscreen mode in DEVONthink.

When you sit down to write, it’s all too common to become distracted. While we can’t disable notification center and sounds from other applications, DEVONthink can provide a more minimalistic view in which to write. (more)

How to Choose a Scanner

March 5, 2024

Screenshot showing the scanning interface in DEVONthink 3.

An important tool for your paperless office is, naturally, a scanner. The Pro and Server editions of DEVONthink even offer integrated scanner support for several models. But what should you look out for? Here are some things to consider. (more)

A Word About Software Updates

February 27, 2024

Screenshot showing a beta notification in macOS' system settings.

When Apple announces their latest operating system, it may be tempting to jump right on it. But is that the best idea? Here are our recommendations. (more)

How to Import Email Attachments

February 20, 2024

Screenshot showing the global scripts menu with scripts for DEVONthink in Apple Mail.

The Pro and Server editions of DEVONthink allow you to import and search for email. Messages with attachments are imported as one document, just as Apple Mail handles them. But what if you want the attachments separately? Here are a few options. (more)

DEVONthink 3.9.5

February 15, 2024

A screenshot showing an Arc browser window and DEVONthink's capture popover.

DEVONthink 3.9.5 is available with a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. It brings initial support for the Arc web browser, better captures web pages behind paywalls, and enhances working with Markdown. (more)

How to Use the Bookmarklets

February 13, 2024

Screenshot showing bookmarklets in Firefox' favorites bar.

For capturing web content, DEVONthink comes with the Clip to DEVONthink browser add-on, DEVONthink To Go with a share extension. But there’s another way that can work even better, depending on the situation: bookmarklets. (more)

DEVONthink To Go 3.8.1

February 7, 2024

Screenshot of a folder being dragged from the Files app to DEVONthink To Go.

DEVONthink To Go 3.8.1 adds support for the Formatted Note bookmarklet, resolves relatively linked resources also for replicated Markdown documents, and improves working with item links. It also allows importing folders from the Files app. (more)