There’s no right way or wrong way to use it, and I’m pretty sure that I don’t personally know all the functions, workflows and options available within the program yet. Personally, I’m thrilled.In this article I want to provide you a basic introduction to how we use DevonThink.įor the uninitiated, DevonThink is a “Smart Document Management” application, that helps you manage your information and helps you go paperless.ĭevonThink is a very complex and customizable program.
Dropbox and devonthink pro office sync for mac#
Many people seem unhappy with Evernote right now, and DEVONthink is now a strong choice for Mac users who want their data on all their Apple devices. According to a DEVONtechnologies blog post, with the syncing of indexed files and folders, “you can use DEVONthink 2.9 to synchronize any number of folders in the file system with another computer.”įrom a business perspective, this release couldn’t have come at a better time for DEVONtechnologies, assuming they can get the iOS app out soon. I haven’t tried this yet, as none of my permanent databases use indexed files or folders. The new sync technology also supports the synchronization of indexed files and folders. It does not encrypt by default (see comments, below). UPDATE: With a non-Bonjour Sync (Dropbox, etc.), encryption is only applied when an encryption key is specified at the time you set up the Sync Location. Unlike your Evernote data, your DEVONthink data is encrypted at rest, wherever you store it. UPDATE: Simultaneous Sync is for non-Bonjour (Direct) Connections at this point (see comments, below).
I’m already thinking of ways I can put this to use, by keeping DEVONthink running on a home Mac, and feeding documents into it via Dropbox and a Hazel rule. You can also choose to sync manually, or for sync to occur at set intervals. Sync is automatic, happening in the background if you want it to. Once your database is in place on each machine, changes happen very quickly. I don’t think I’m prone to fits of hyperbole, but I was stunned by how quick the whole process was. The speed of the sync process is jaw dropping.
Dropbox and devonthink pro office sync full#
This isn’t meant as a full review, but a few observations: Speed I also have a few databases that I use for short periods that I don’t bother to sync. I sync one database, my personal records, by direct connection between my MacBook Pro and iMac over my local network. This works by use of a sync store 1 that DEVONthink set up on the NAS, after I input some settings (URL, username, etc.) in the app. I’ve set up all but one of my permanent databases to sync via my Synology NAS, using WebDAV. There are several sync options, including the use of Dropbox, Box, iCloud, direct connection, or through a WebDAV capable server. For the first time, you can work on DEVONthink on different Macs without really thinking about it.Īs a disclaimer, I should say that I’ve only been using the new sync technology for a couple of days. You’ll probably want to wait for the iOS app, to make sure that it is up to snuff, but the Mac app now makes sync between multiple Macs easy, fast, seamless, and secure. If you’ve been one of the many Evernote users looking for another option, and if you use a Mac, DEVONthink is now a real contender. After being a weakness for years, DEVONthink’s sync is now a strength. The sync technology is baked into the latest DEVONthink 2.9 update, and will be included in the upcoming new version of DEVONthink to Go, the iOS app. DEVONthink’s developers released its next generation sync technology this week.
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