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How to Access Today's Files

July 12, 2022

Screenshot showing the today smart group.

When working in DEVONthink, it is not unusual to have more than one database open, navigating back and forth between groups. As you open, close, create, and edit documents, it’s not uncommon to eventually lose track of something. Fortunately, smart groups can help corral these files. (more)

How to Install Our Applications

July 5, 2022

Screenshot showing a Finder window for copying an app to the Applications folder.

DEVONtechnologies has several applications available for a variety of purposes. From a simple freeware thumbnail generator to our flagship apps DEVONthink and DEVONagent. For whatever application you’re thinking, “I’m ready to try this application out”, the first step is downloading and installing the app. Fortunately, this is a simple two step process. (more)

Take Control of DEVONthink Updated

July 1, 2022

Cover picture of the ebook Take Control of DEVONthink 3.

Take Control Books’ Joe Kissell updated the ebook Take Control of DEVONthink 3 to cover DEVONthink for Mac up through version 3.8.4, and DEVONthink To Go for iOS/iPadOS up through version 3.5. (more)

Understanding DEVONthink's Sync

June 28, 2022

Screenshot showing the sync settings of DEVONthink

When it comes to syncing in DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go, some people wonder or get confused about how to “get my databases on both devices”. Here are some tips and things to understand about syncing. (more)

SummerFest: Great Apps, Great Prices

June 23, 2022

It’s summer on the northern hemisphere. The time for going outside, without our digital devices, and enjoying some time in a local café or public park. And it’s the time for our traditional SummerFest. Buy DEVONthink and DEVONagent Pro for 25% off directly at the workshop gate and have a look at the other SummerFest apps with a similar discount. (more)

DEVONthink 3.8.4

June 22, 2022

Screenshot showing the multimedia filter of DEVONthink.

This maintenance release brings a variety of additions and improvements for the everyday life with DEVONthink for Mac. From new preferences and a new filter pane to enhancements for the Markdown editor, support for pencil drawings added with DEVONthink To Go 3.5, better date handling in automations, and more. (more)

How to Use Workspaces

June 21, 2022

Screenshot showing the workspace menu in DEVONthink

Imagine you have a set of databases you open to work on a specific project. Or a database you occasionally use and open in three windows side-by-side. While it’s possible to manually open databases and windows, DEVONthink has a special function to make this a more dynamic process: Workspaces. (more)

How to Use Sync Locations

June 8, 2022

Screenshot, showing the sync settings in DEVONthink 3

When it comes to syncing DEVONthink or DEVONthink To Go, people are sometimes unsure of how to set up sync locations. If you’re using an iCloud sync, there’s only one option: all databases sync to one location. But if you’re using another sync option, you may want to approach it differently. (more)

Monica Rysavy's Capture Workflow

June 3, 2022

Part of an info graphic illustrating several steps in Monica's capture workflow.

DEVONthink user Monica Rysavy, Ph.D., Ed.D., shares an insight into her daily capture routine for different types of information on Twitter and her website. (more)

Understanding DEVONthink's Trash

May 17, 2022

Screenshot showing the trash in DEVONthink To Go

Building a database is similar to setting up an office or furnishing a room. One important, though not glamorous, item is the trash: a place to put unwanted items. DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go databases also have per-database trashes for the same purpose. Here’s how to access and use them. (more)