This week’s edition arrives on a Sunday, a slight change from the usual schedule, largely due to my delay in completion yesterday. Nonetheless, there’s a wealth of updates to cover, so let’s dive in!

• Capacities
• Logseq
• Tana
• Obsidian
• Other Applications

Video update for the week:

CAPACITIES - Efficient inbox and daily routines system in Capacities

Steffen shares his method for managing various ideas, inspirations, decisions, and tasks within Capacities. Here’s a brief summary of my inbox and daily routines within the platform. Although this article is a few months old, I discovered it recently and felt it was worth sharing.

I primarily utilize three tags for incoming items, down from a larger set: - ToRead - ToThinkAbout - NeedsProcessing

When I save articles or find YouTube videos, I share them with Capacities and assign the #ToRead tag, effectively creating my reading list. If it becomes too cluttered, I prune the list from the bottom, often finding that older items are no longer relevant.

• Storing web links and media in Capacities

A new user inquired about the quantity of web links and media files stored in Capacities. As I build my PKM system, the strategies I employ to manage and retrieve information become increasingly complex. Beth outlines her approach:

1. I apply a rigorous selection process for what enters Capacities, which I refer to as my resonance filter. I use Raindrop for bookmarks, only bringing in items I genuinely wish to annotate or connect with other notes.
2. Any properties I add must have a query associated with them for easy retrieval. Sometimes I find certain properties unnecessary and remove them to keep things organized.
3. I archive items that aren’t frequently needed, often downloading them as markdown files for storage elsewhere.
4. I frequently review objects lacking backlinks through a query and delete many if they no longer serve a purpose.

This selective approach helps me manage large volumes of content effectively.

For further insights, there are many valuable responses on Discord.

• Creating a Watchlist in Capacities

Kuntal explains how to set up a watchlist in Capacities, utilizing AI to automate some property inputs. If you’re interested in Capacities, this account is one to follow.

LOGSEQ - Readwise + Logseq Tutorial: Importing Book Notes into my Second Brain

In this video, Combiningminds demonstrates the process of importing Kindle highlights into Logseq using Readwise, in preparation for an interview with author Bob Doto. The tutorial covers custom export and import settings to distinguish personal notes from the author’s content while organizing and retrieving information in Logseq.

• Logseq Customization for Project Management Template

Having used Logseq for nearly two months, I initially explored it for my daughter’s university needs but found it beneficial for my own use as well. As a program manager, I've customized a project management template that simplifies my project logging.

While project timeline planning is critical, tracking issues and actions is paramount. I maintain logs for actions, issues, constraints, and decisions to ensure effective management.

For more information, check out this link: Logseq Customisations for Project Management Template — Make Gadgets Work (dumatics.com).

TANA - Tana Office Hours Recording

Join Matt and Brage for Tana Office Hours where they will discuss the latest updates and highlight community contributions.

• Tana’s Upcoming Developments — Our Roadmap

Tana's focus for 2024 includes enhancing user experience, developing mobile applications for iOS and Android, improving performance, and expanding AI integration. We aim to revolutionize collaboration between humans, teams, and technology, striving for seamless knowledge work. Our roadmap is designed to be adaptable to user needs and technological advancements.

• Real-World Tana Demo: Unpolished Walkthrough

In this video, I provide a live demonstration of my practical Tana setup. It’s a bit disorganized, and there’s plenty of room for improvement, serving as a reminder for future updates.

OBSIDIAN - Testing Obsidian Morgen Integration

Danny explores the integration of Obsidian and Morgen, showcasing a new approach to project management.

• Version 1.7.1 Now Available for Testing

The Obsidian Desktop v1.7.1 is currently available for Insider testing. This version introduces new features such as: - A settings screen displaying total app load time with notifications for long startup times. - Page previews remain open even when the window loses focus. - Inline tags will have spellcheck disabled. - Instant closure of page previews while editing with the Esc key. - Dragging a .webloc or .url file into the editor creates a Markdown link. - Hovering over a notice keeps it visible until the mouse is moved away. - A right-click menu for footnotes allows for easy deletion.

For the full changelog, visit: Obsidian 1.7.1 Desktop (Early access) — Obsidian.

• Obsidian Review: Is this Your NEXT Note-Taking App? (2024)

Francesco from Tool Finder reviews Obsidian in this video:

OTHER APPS - Anytype — Missing Features + Roadmap (Aug 2024)

Check out this video where OP discusses the most requested features still absent as of August 2024.

• Siyuan 3.1.4

The latest version of Siyuan includes numerous updates; view the changelog for details.

• Affine Mobile App

The team has indicated they hope to release an Affine mobile app in the coming months, so stay tuned!

• RemNote

A notable tweet highlights the significant changes and improvements RemNote has undergone recently.

That wraps up this week’s updates. Thank you for reading!

Originally published at https://pkm-weekly.com on September 1, 2024.