One of the requests we occasionally receive is: “Tell me how to create and set up my database in DEVONthink.” This seems like a simple enough question to answer, but in truth, it is not. While creating a database can be as simple as choosing File > New Database, the simplicity ends with structuring the database. (more)

In a recent blog post the makers of Ulysses strongly advised against installing this year’s public betas of macOS and iOS on devices that you rely on. We second the Ulysses team’s recommendation. (more)

Keyboard shortcuts (or hotkeys) are a great way to add a little efficiency to your computer use. CheatSheet is a great little utility from Media Atelier that shows a list of shortcuts for the active application when you press and hold the Command key down. (more)

OCR is a technology that examines the pixels in an image and tries to determine what alphabetical characters they are. These characters are then put into a layer of text underneath the original image so the file appears unchanged but is now searchable. You can estimate the accuracy of the OCR by selecting the PDF and looking at the concordance. (more)

On her website Beck Tench outlines her academic workflows and shares how she uses a variety of software products, including of course DEVONthink, together for maximum productivity. (more)

After the first and second public beta of DEVONthink 3 with its hundreds of new features and improvements we have today released the third beta. It brings another wave of enhancements and fixes. (more)

With DEVONthink 3 we’ve introduced new server-based licenses with a seats model and easier-to-use license codes. Now, why should we bore you with talk about … license codes? Whenever you change something questions come up. We’d like to answer them here in a findable place. (more)

With the relaunch of our website we also turned the existing customer records into real accounts. As a customer you can view your personal details, check your student/educator status, manage your newsletter subscription, view license codes, manage your devices, and buy upgrades. Here’s how you use it. (more)

Four weeks ago we’ve released the first public beta of DEVONthink 3 with hundreds of new features and improvements. Today it’s being followed by the second public beta. With the helpful input from our intrepid testers it brings a wealth of additions, changes, and fixes. (more)

One great feature of macOS is virtual desktops that Apple refers to as Spaces. Especially useful on laptops with their limited screen space, these allow you to have multiple screens to organize your applications. Check out System Preferences > Mission Control for options. (more)