Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. At first glance, storytelling might not seem connected to ...

For years, Obsidian has been my digital brain, the central hub for all my notes, thoughts, and research. Its powerful linking capabilities and local-first approach have made it a crucial part of my ...

Rebuilding my Obsidian vault from scratch ...

Obsidian stores notes as local Markdown files, not a locked database, so your knowledge stays readable and portable for years.

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Have you ever wished your notes could keep up with the pace of your thoughts, no matter where you are? Imagine dictating ideas during a morning walk, retrieving insights from your knowledge base on ...

Replace your kanban, journaling, read-it later, and to-do list apps using Obsidian plugins. Obsidian is the Winamp of productivity tools. If you're as ancient as I am, you might remember that the best ...

I have been a happy Things user for the last few years in my GTD-light workflow. I have also been reasonably happy with using Agenda as my place to keep notes. However, I am now really wanting to find ...

As Club MacStories members know, I’ve been spending time the past few weeks decluttering my digital life and setting up systems so it’s harder for things to come undone again. One of my strategies to ...

Obsidian is a popular note-taking app that frequently attracts the praises of privacy enthusiasts. But its learning curve and the focus on Markdown mean that many note-taking aficionados who have ...