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Surprise! ScanSnap Manager 64-Bit

July 29, 2020

Screenshot of ScanSnap Manager V7

In September Fujitsu announced that it would not update their ScanSnap Manager software to 64-bit, effectively making all older models of their scanners obsolete overnight. Yesterday, and to everyone’s surprise, Fujitsu released version 7 of the ScanSnap Manager, perfectly running in 64-bit and supporting all the older models from the S1300 to the S1500M. (more)

Save Space with Shallow Sync

July 28, 2020

Many times people will create large databases in DEVONthink and want to sync them to their iOS devices. But there may not be a lot of available space on the iPhone or iPad. DEVONthink To Go has a sync option that may allow you to sync the databases within the space you have. (more)

Take a Break, with Mahjong

July 21, 2020

Screenshot © Kristanix Games

As the old saying goes, “All work and no play…”, well you know the rest. Sometimes you just need a little break and playing a quick game is often a good choice. Something not too involved or deep, but one you can finish during a short relaxation break. Here’s a good option to try… (more)

Write a Little Better

July 7, 2020

Composing in any application by typing is always susceptible to typing or grammatical errors. A few options in DEVONthink can help spot, or sometimes even fix, some of those issues. Here’s how… (more)

What's For Dinner?

June 30, 2020

Cooking is a favorite pasttime of many, and many are learning or rekindling cooking skills during lockdown. But making the same old, same old meals can get tiresome. Here’s how DEVONagent can be used to find some new recipes. (more)

Is Sync “Slow”?

June 23, 2020

Today’s network speeds are indeed much faster than in the past. The speed and availability of networks are a marvel compared to what we had in the past. But at times, sync can seem like it’s running a bit slowly. (more)

Smart Groups in DEVONthink To Go

June 16, 2020

One of the features in DEVONthink on the Mac that is on our future enhancement list but not not yet implemented in DEVONthink To Go, is local smart groups. But that doesn’t mean there are no smart groups available. (more)

How to Quickly Present Documents

June 9, 2020

There may be times when you need to show a quick presentation. But maybe you don’t have the time to generate files to be used in an application like Keynote or PowerPoint. If you ever have the need to create a simple ad-hoc slideshow, DEVONthink may be of use. (more)

A Desktop Pond

June 2, 2020

Many people have found benefit in watching fish in aquariums or ponds. The gentle movement and quiet sounds can provide a very calming effect. Wouldn’t it be nice to sit pond-side no matter where your computer is? Koi Pond 3D for macOS may be just what you need. (more)

DEVONagent in the Menubar

May 19, 2020

In the DEVONagent line of products, we have two utilities: DEVONagent Express and DEVONagent Lite. These are both menubar applications that allow for quick web searches when you don’t need the full power of DEVONagent Pro. (more)