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Hello from the Pages of Nature!

October 15, 2026

Picture of a female student or researcher in the library of a traditional university. In front of her, a laptop, the screen an open safe with glowing papers in it.

Why are researchers turning to AI models that run locally on your device? David Brzostowicki took a closer look at this and other questions for the journal Nature, and as part of his research, he spoke with our president Eric about how DEVONthink users work with sensitive data. So: hello from the pages of Nature! (more)

How to Use the Search Assistant

October 13, 2026

Screenshot showing the AI search assistent in DEVONthink’s Scope bar.

DEVONthink has a powerful search that offers extensive options for narrowing down results precisely. To fine-tune a search more conveniently, you can use the AI-powered Search Assistant, which translates a search query in natural language into DEVONthink’s search syntax. (more)

DEVONagent 3.12 and DEVONsphere Express 1.9.10

October 8, 2026

Screenshot of DEVONagent Pro 3.12 in dark mode showing the refreshed search window and toolbar.

DEVONagent Pro 3.12 supports dark mode and comes with a refreshed interface, a calmer Download Manager, and better Cloudflare compatibility. Together with DEVONsphere Express 1.9.10, it brings more precise searches and compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. (more)

Understanding a Two-Way Sync

October 6, 2026

Screenshot showing the information for a sync location in DEVONthink’s sync setting.

We sometimes receive questions about one-way syncing, similar to how backup applications work. But DEVONthink’s sync is bi-directional, which means, it keeps the databases on each syncing device in the same state. Each device “mirrors” the others. Here is how that works. (more)

Take Control of DEVONthink Updated (October 2026)

October 2, 2026

Cover of the ebook Take Control of DEVONthink 4, version 1.5.

Joe Kissel from Take Control Books has published the fifth quaterly update for his ebook Take Control of DEVONthink 4. It now covers improvements to our external AI features, new scripts for MailMaven, and DEVONthink To Go’s Zen Mode. (more)

DEVONthink 4.4.1

September 30, 2026

Screenshot of a Markdown table being edited in DEVONthink's WYSIWYG editor.

Today’s maintenance release for DEVONthink 4.4 Tycho brings editable Markdown tables, a rewritten Markdown-to-Word export, and better web clipping. Pro and Server users also get faster Apple Mail integration, a new Chronology skill, and many new AI models. (more)

How to Organize Emails in DEVONthink

September 29, 2026

Screenshot showing the smart group editor in DEVONthink witch criteria for matching specific emails.

With the Pro or Server edition, you can use DEVONthink to archive and organize your emails in your databases. Emails have certain identifying attributes you can use for processing them with tags, smart groups or smart rules. Here is how that works. (more)

How to Reinstall DEVONthink To Go 3

September 22, 2026

Screenshot showing the purchase history in the iOS App Store, displaying DEVONthink To Go.

It’s the season for Apple’s new mobile hardware, but you might not be ready to part with your older device just yet. If you have older hardware that can’t run iOS 26 or later and you need to (re)install DEVONthink To Go 3, here’s how you can do it. (more)

The Future of Intel Apps

September 8, 2026

Screenshot showing the Get Info pane of EasyFind in the Finder.

You may have seen concerning messages about applications, including some of ours, that won’t work on future macOS versions. But is that a cause for concern, especially for our freeware apps? Here is what you need to know. (more)