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How to Use Default Smart Groups

July 4, 2023

Screenshot showing DEVONthink's smart group criteria editor.

Similar to the Finder’s saved searches, DEVONthink’s smart groups display items that match criteria you define. Besides the possibility to build your own smart groups, there are also a few default ones in DEVONthink. Here’s what they are. (more)

All Things Apple

June 27, 2023

Screenshot showing the Mactracker interface.

We are big fans of utility applications that excel at a certain function, apps that do one thing exceptionally well. Whether you’re shopping for hardware or just an Apple enthusiast, you should check out Mactracker. (more)

DEVONthink's Automation Options

June 20, 2023

Screenshot showing batch processing and script code in DEVONthink.

The beauty of the paperless office is that you can automate workflows. But maybe you are not familiar with all the capabilities of automation in DEVONthink or don’t know when which one makes sense? Here are the main options and when it’s best to use each. (more)

How to Use WikiLinks

June 13, 2023

Screenshot showing the WikiLink preferences in DEVONthink To Go.

WikiLinks are one of many ways of making connections between documents and items in DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go, turning your database into its own wiki. Here is how to use them. (more)

How to Quickly Access Documents

June 6, 2023

Screenshot showing the Go To Document popover in DEVONthink.

As you’re working with DEVONthink, you may need to open another document from time to time. For this, DEVONthink offers several ways for quickly accessing documents, like the Favorites. If it’s not something you want to add as a favorite, here’s another quick way to open a document. (more)

How to Import Copies of Emails

May 30, 2023

Screenshot showing replicated emails in DEVONthink.

Users of the Pro or Server edition of DEVONthink can archive email into their databases. But per database, only one copy of any message. If an email exists in multiple copies in your email account, this can lead to complications. Here is why and how you easily get around it. (more)

How to Use Duplicates and Replicants

May 24, 2023

Screenshot showing a duplicated and a replicated document in DEVONthink.

There are several reasons to make a copy of a document, e.g., for safety, or because the document could actually belong in multiple locations in your databases. DEVONthink and DEVONthink To Go support two types of copies: duplicates and replicants. Here’s what they are and how to make them. (more)

How to Search by Content in EasyFind

May 16, 2023

Screenshot showing the settings drawer in EasyFind.

If you need to locate files in the Finder, our freeware application EasyFind is a specialized tool for fine-tuned searches. However, some people are confused when they don’t get the results they’re expecting. File types are the typical culprit. (more)

How to Switch from Apple Notes

May 6, 2023

Screenshot showing the import menu in DEVONthink.

A popular application for making notes is Apple Notes. But maybe you would like to transfer your notes to DEVONthink, individual notes or all? While there isn’t a way to sync your notes with DEVONthink, here are a few options for copying your notes into our application. (more)

How to Switch from Evernote

May 3, 2023

Image showing an elephant walking away and a DEVONthink icon in the foreground.

Over the years, we have had many people migrate to DEVONthink for one reason or another. One application people have switched from is Evernote. If you are considering making such a move, here is how to switch and what to expect. (more)