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How to Create Smart Groups in DEVONthink To Go

March 24, 2026

Screenshot showing a search in DEVONthink To Go with the criteria added today.

Smart groups show items that match criteria you specify. They are essentially saved custom searches. DEVONthink To Go comes with a small set of predefined smart groups, but you can also create your own ones. Here is how to do that. (more)

How to Protect Against Prompt Injections

March 17, 2026

Screenshot showing the Help assistant with a question about prompt injection in DEVONthink.

AI inside DEVONthink can be a powerful tool. But when it comes to AI, some users have security concerns, such as possible prompt injections. So, what exactly are they, and are they a risk in DEVONthink? (more)

A Sync Checklist for DEVONthink

March 10, 2026

Screenshot showing the sync explained section in DEVONthink's help.

DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go do not automatically sync by default because we believe that you should decide for yourself whether and what you want to sync. Here are things to consider when setting up the sync. (more)

How to Use Ollama Remote AI in DEVONthink

February 17, 2026

Screenshot showing DEVONthink's AI settings, in which the Ollama (Remote) option is configured.

The popular AI app Ollama, typically used to run AI models locally on your Mac, now offers cloud models. This gives you remote access to many models, even if your hardware is limited. And you can also use these models in DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go. Here’s how to set them up. (more)

Import Your Notes from Capture

February 5, 2026

Screenshot of the Capture app showing a note with astronomy questions and the Share menu with the DEVONthink option selected.

Do you use the Capture app from Sir Studio? With Capture, you can quickly make notes when a thought crosses your mind and then organize them. Now the developer has also added an export option for DEVONthink. (more)

Take Control of DEVONthink Updated (January 2026)

January 22, 2026

Image showing the cover of Take Control of DEVONthink 4.

Joe Kissell from Take Control Books has updated the free ebook Take Control of DEVONthink 4. It now covers the new features of DEVONthink 4.1.1 Europa and includes a revised chapter on DEVONthink To Go 4 Kepler. (more)

A DEVONthink User’s AI Workflow

January 5, 2026

AI-generated comic-style image showing a robot cleaning an office with a broom.

Access to external AI is an optional part of DEVONthink and now DEVONthink To Go. But some people have wondered, “Well, what would I actually use it for?” On the Mac Power Users forum, a user posted her real-world use case, which is an excellent example for AI use. (more)

Using DEVONthink To Go's Help

December 16, 2025

Screenshot showing DEVONthink To Go's internal help within the settings.

With the release of DEVONthink To Go 4, we revised and improved the built-in Help. It contains information about the app, from an introduction on the basic elements to specific features. Here is an overview of the information you will find there. (more)

How to Migrate to DEVONthink To Go 4

December 2, 2025

Screenshot showing the License settings in DEVONthink To Go 4.

If you have already used version 3 and now want to upgrade to DEVONthink To Go 4, you may be wondering how to migrate your data. Here we show you step-by-step how to do this. (more)

Black Friday Weekend

November 27, 2025

Illustration of an autumn landscape.

Today people across the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for families to gather, feast, and reflect on their blessings. And it also a great time to get ready for the coming year. Only from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, we give 25 percent discount on all our software products and ebooks. (more)