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Notion vs. Roam Research in 2024

Comparing the features of Notion and Roam Research, two pioneering productivity tools.

Posted Feb 04 in Productivity
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Arq vs. Time Machine in 2024

Comparing Arq and Time Machine for Mac backups: features, performance, cost, setup, reliability, versatility, support.

Posted Feb 02 in Productivity
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Pinboard in 2023

Manage your digital content smoothly with Pinboard—a robust bookmarking tool. Learn to set up your account and optimize your experience using advanced features like archival accounts, importing tweets, synchronizing with Instapaper, and private mode.

Posted Aug 25 in Productivity
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How to Find Broken Links in Obsidian

Discover how to resolve broken links within your Obsidian vault, keeping your notes interconnected and accessible. Learn to install, run, and use the 'Find orphaned files and broken links' plugin.

Posted Aug 25 in Productivity
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How to Use Parallel gzip and bzip2 on macOS

Harness the power of multi-core processors for data compression with parallel versions of gzip and bzip2. Learn how to install these tools on macOS using Homebrew and set them as your default compression utilities.

Posted Aug 24 in Productivity
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Is mbox or maildir Better for Archiving Email?

Considering the differences between mbox and maildir for backing up your email? We consider storage efficiency, message access speed, concurrent access handling, and resilience to corruption.

Posted Aug 24 in Productivity
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How to Organize Windows on macOS

Discover how to efficiently manage and organize multiple windows on macOS using inherent features like Spaces, Mission Control and window tiling, alongside helpful third-party tools—improve workflow, bolster multitasking abilities, and conveniently save and restore specific window positions and desktops.

Posted Aug 22 in Productivity
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Obsidian vs. Notion in 2023

A comparison of Obsidian and Notion, two notable knowledge management tools, highlighting unique features and differences. Aspects discussed include user interface, ease of use, data storage & privacy, linking & backlinking, and more.

Posted Aug 22 in Productivity