Thoroughly revised Clip to DEVONthink Browser Extension to describe its current behaviorĪdded instructions to Use the Share Extension for getting data into DEVONthink Revised the sidebar Where Not to Store Your Databases to reflect the new sync capabilities, and to mention that iCloud Drive isn’t a good place for your databasesĪdded a number of newer options to Create Documents in DEVONthink, including Formatted Note, HTML Page, and Markdown Text Updated the page Quicker Start for Second Edition Readers to help readers of the previous edition find new information quickly Tip: If you already read the second edition of this book, take a glance at Quicker Start for Second Edition Readers!Īmong the most significant changes are the following:
In addition, since the second edition appeared, Apple released several major upgrades to the Mac operating system, each of which had its own long list of changes.Īccordingly, I’ve updated this book in many ways, both large and small.
Even though the software is still “DEVONthink 2” (that is, version 2.x), the latest version as I write this text-version 2.9.6-includes hundreds of (mostly minor) changes and bug fixes compared to what I described earlier, as well as some significant new features.
Share DEVONthink documents with other people.Get tips for working effectively in the DEVONthink To Go iOS app.Find the best way to sync DEVONthink data with other devices.Edit documents in DEVONthink (or externally).Create documents in plain text, HTML, Markdown, and more.Create smart groups that automatically gather newly imported data.Use simple (and sophisticated) techniques for searching.Use grouping and tagging to organize data.Import data from a scanner, including OCR options.Determine whether to input or index data.Decide how many databases you need and set them up.
You’ll also learn how to extend your DEVONthink experience beyond your main Mac with Joe’s detailed explanation of the many ways you can sync DEVONthink databases to your other Apple devices and his lucid look at the DEVONthink To Go iOS app.Īfter covering essential DEVONthink vocabulary and concepts, Joe helps you start using DEVONthink effectively. But mastering all that power can take effort, and this book-created in partnership with DEVONtechnologies-has the real-world advice you need to understand how DEVONthink can bring order to your information. DEVONthink stores your digital documents and clippings, helps you scan and store paper documents, and serves as home base for organizing and viewing all your information. With the information-management program DEVONthink 2, you no longer have to swim in a sea of Web bookmarks, email receipts, RSS feeds, scanned memos, and downloaded bank statements. NOTE: Now that DEVONthink 3 is shipping, this book has been discontinued and replaced with Take Control of DEVONthink 3, which is free.