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Mac Settings That ACTUALLY Make A Difference

FromSergio · 3 min read

A tight set of Finder, desktop, and system tweaks can make a Mac feel faster, cleaner, and more “personal” within minutes—especially by changing what...

Finder CustomizationSmart Folder RecentsDesktop Widgets

WatchOS Settings That ACTUALLY Make A Difference

FromSergio · 3 min read

Apple Watch settings that materially change daily use aren’t buried in obscure menus—they’re mostly about cutting notification noise, tightening what...

Notification CleanupSmart Stack ControlWidget Curation

13 Mac Apps I (Almost) Can't Live Without

FromSergio · 3 min read

A tight set of Mac utilities can eliminate everyday friction—missed meetings, bloated media files, clunky downloads, and even eye strain—by turning...

Meeting RemindersMic TestingFile Sharing

Why You NEED a NAS (More Than Just Storage)

FromSergio · 3 min read

A NAS (network-attached storage) is more than a bigger place to dump files: it’s a always-on home server that can back up devices, protect data...

NAS vs External DrivesNAS vs Cloud StorageRAID and Snapshots

My FULL Obsidian Zettelkasten Workflow in 10 minutes

FromSergio · 3 min read

A smart-note workflow turns scattered highlights into an “idea generation machine” by forcing a strict progression: capture reference quotes, convert...

ZettelkastenSmart NotesObsidian Workflow

Building a USEFUL Dashboard in Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

A ready-to-use “home dashboard” can be built inside an Obsidian vault by installing a community CSS snippet (“dashboard plus plus”) and pairing it...

Obsidian DashboardCSS SnippetsDataViewJS Queries

Building a USEFUL Habit Tracker in Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

A practical habit-tracking system in Obsidian can be built entirely from local notes by combining the Obsidian Tracker plugin with simple...

Obsidian TrackerHabit TrackingYAML Front Matter

Why you NEED to learn Obsidian // EP1 Mastering Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Bi-directional linking is the core shift Obsidian pushes: instead of filing notes into folders and hoping you’ll remember where they live, notes...

Bi-Directional LinkingObsidian Vault SetupCommunity Plugins

Most USEFUL Obsidian Plugins I Actually Use

FromSergio · 3 min read

Obsidian’s plugin ecosystem has expanded enough that a “best of” list now needs real curation—not just the usual calendar and table add-ons. After...

Obsidian PluginsJournalingDataview

Automate Your Vault With Dataview - How To Use Dataview in Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Dataview turns an Obsidian vault into a queryable “database” by combining two steps: adding YAML metadata to notes and then running Dataview queries...

Dataview QueriesObsidian YAML MetadataFiltering with From/Where

How I’m ACTUALLY Using The Obsidian Canvas

FromSergio · 3 min read

Obsidian Canvas is positioned as a practical, local-first mind-mapping workspace that stays inside an Obsidian vault when desired—but can also hold...

Obsidian CanvasCards vs NotesMarkdown Embeds

Automate Your Vault With Templater - How to Use Templater in Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Templater for Obsidian turns static templates into automated, context-aware workflows—at the cost of a longer setup. Instead of manually inserting...

Templater SyntaxObsidian HotkeysDate Automation

Every USEFUL Markdown Syntax That I Use in Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Obsidian’s most practical Markdown syntax is less about memorizing “Markdown basics” and more about using a small set of patterns—headers,...

HeadersText FormattingLists

How I Use Maps Of Content (MOCs) // EP 5 Mastering Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

Maps of Content (MOCs) are a practical way to organize an Obsidian vault around topics using bidirectional links—so notes stay easy to connect as...

Maps of ContentBidirectional LinkingObsidian MOCs

YAML in Obsidian - A Prerequisite For Dataview

FromSergio · 2 min read

Obsidian’s Dataview plugin becomes far more powerful once notes are annotated with custom metadata—and YAML is the key mechanism that makes those...

YAML Front MatterObsidian DataviewMetadata Annotation

The BEST Way To Add Media To Your Obsidian Vault // EP 4

FromSergio · 2 min read

Obsidian can store media without bloating a vault by combining smart attachment handling, rich embeds for YouTube and tweets, and optional offloading...

Obsidian AttachmentsYouTube EmbedsTweet Embeds

How I Use Tags in Obsidian // EP 7 Mastering Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

Tags in Obsidian are a filtering system that groups notes into shared themes—whether those themes represent status (inbox, ongoing, finished) or note...

Obsidian TagsNested TagsPre-mock Organization

How I Use The Obsidian Graph View

FromSergio · 2 min read

Obsidian’s Graph View isn’t just a big network diagram—it’s a set of practical controls for filtering, hiding clutter, and navigating relationships...

Graph View FeaturesFiltering and TogglesOrphan Notes Workflow

Obsidian Templates And How I Use Them // EP 8 Mastering Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Templates are the engine behind a well-organized Obsidian vault: they turn repeated note structures—headers, tags, links, and writing prompts—into...

Obsidian TemplatesTemplate PluginJournaling Workflows

How I'm Using AI *WITH* My Obsidian Vault

FromSergio · 3 min read

The core breakthrough here is using OpenAI’s GPT 3.5 turbo inside an Obsidian vault through the Text Generator plugin—so AI output can draw from...

Obsidian AIText Generator PluginGPT 3.5 turbo

Apple Notes is FINALLY Good. But is it Enough?

FromSergio · 3 min read

Apple Notes earns its “finally good” reputation by making search, scanning, and quick capture feel effortless—then layering automation and power-user...

Apple Notes SearchSmart FoldersQuick Notes

PRODUCTIVELY Learning New Things Using Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Learning new skills in a way that actually sticks comes down to a repeatable loop: acquire knowledge, remember it with spaced repetition, and...

Spaced RepetitionObsidian FlashcardsProject-Based Learning

Building A Book Library In Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

A practical Obsidian setup turns a folder of Markdown book notes into a searchable, filterable “book database” using two plugins: Book Search and...

ObsidianBook DatabaseDataview Tables

How To Backup Obsidian - Best Options // EP3 Mastering Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

The core takeaway is blunt: cloud syncing keeps Obsidian vaults available across devices, but it isn’t a true safety net. Real backups must live...

Cloud Sync vs BackupObsidian Vault SynciCloud Setup

RECREATING My Todoist Workflow - How I Use Todoist

FromSergio · 3 min read

Todoist’s edge in a personal workflow comes down to fast capture plus natural-language scheduling, then a disciplined system that turns due dates,...

Todoist WorkflowNatural Language SchedulingPriority Filters

How To Create a Movie Database in Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

A personal movie database in Obsidian becomes practical by combining Dataview tables with Quick Add macros that pull movie metadata from OMDb. The...

ObsidianDataviewQuick Add

The Arc Browser is GENIUS, Here’s Why

FromSergio · 2 min read

Arc’s biggest appeal is how it redesigns everyday browsing around decluttering: tabs behave like a focused task list, “spaces” split life areas into...

Arc Browser TabsSpaces and ProfilesCommand Palette

MacOS Shortcuts that ACTUALLY Make A Difference

FromSergio · 3 min read

Mac shortcuts deliver real productivity gains only when they’re triggered quickly—so the biggest takeaway is less about clever automation ideas and...

Shortcut AccessMeeting AutomationContext Setups

Readwise Reader - How I Process EVERYTHING I Read

FromSergio · 3 min read

Readwise Reader is positioned as a single “inbox-to-notes” system that captures information from across the internet—articles, RSS, newsletters,...

Readwise ReaderPersonal Knowledge ManagementYouTube Transcript Notes

The *Huge* Problem With Timeblocking: What I Do Instead

FromSergio · 2 min read

Timeblocking fails when it treats every hour—and every day—as if the brain’s energy were constant. The core problem isn’t scheduling itself; it’s the...

TimeblockingBiological Prime TimeFocus Modes

Journaling - How I Track My Long Term Quality Of Life In Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

The core idea is to turn Obsidian journaling into a year-at-a-glance dashboard: weekly entries get a simple “enjoyment” rating (color-coded), and a...

Obsidian JournalingDataview TablesPeriodic Notes

Obsidian For Content Creators (ft. Projects Plugin)

FromSergio · 3 min read

Obsidian is getting a practical project-management setup for content creators: the Projects plugin lets users organize video ideas as a single,...

Obsidian Projects PluginContent CalendarYAML Templates

Apple Watch vs Whoop vs Oura - Don't Choose Wrong

FromSergio · 3 min read

Three top-tier wearables—Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whoop—track overlapping health signals, but they differ sharply in what they optimize for and...

Wearable ComparisonSleep TrackingRecovery Readiness

How I Capture & PROCESS using Readwise & Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

Readwise and Readwise Reader are positioned as a two-part system for capturing highlights from anywhere on the web and turning them into searchable,...

ReadwiseReadwise ReaderObsidian Integration

Elevate App Review (2021) - Are Brain Training Apps Worth It?

FromSergio · 2 min read

Brain training apps like Elevate, Peak, and Lumosity sell big promises—better memory, sharper intelligence, and even protection against...

Brain Training AppsScientific EvidenceElevate App Review

1 vs 2 Obsidian Vaults - How Many Should You Have?

FromSergio · 3 min read

The central takeaway is that Obsidian users don’t need to choose “one vault or many” as a rule—vault count should match how much their notes need to...

Vault OrganizationZettelkastenGraph Clarity

Planning For 2023 Using Obsidian

FromSergio · 3 min read

The core shift behind a successful 2023 planning system is replacing rigid, short-term targets with flexible, measurable progress—and then backing...

Habit TrackingGoal SettingObsidian Templates

Alfred Workflows - My 10 Favorite Workflows

FromSergio · 2 min read

Alfred Workflows turns macOS search into a command center by chaining everyday tasks—password access, conversions, privacy tools, media discovery,...

Alfred Workflows1Password IntegrationUnit and Currency Conversion

The Obsidian Feature You Didn’t Know You NEEDED

FromSergio · 2 min read

Obsidian’s new Bookmarks feature turns “start notes” into a flexible workspace layer—letting users save not just notes, but graph filters, searches,...

Obsidian BookmarksGraph View FiltersSaved Searches

How I Listen AND Take Notes on Podcasts INSIDE Obsidian

FromSergio · 2 min read

Obsidian can become a full podcast hub—complete with an in-app player and automatic note creation—by using the “Pod Notes” plugin. Once installed,...

ObsidianPodcast AggregationPod Notes Plugin

Every App I Use To Stay FOCUSED

FromSergio · 3 min read

Staying focused, in this lineup, is less about “willpower” and more about building friction into everyday habits—then separating work from personal...

Habit FrictionWebsite DistractionWork/Personal Separation

How I NEVER Forget A Single Task

FromSergio · 3 min read

A frictionless capture system—built around a single “Unified Inbox”—is the key to never losing tasks or ideas, and it matters because most people...

Task CaptureUnified InboxTwo-Minute Rule

Safety and Future Proofness of Obsidian Community Plugins

FromSergio · 2 min read

Community plugins in Obsidian carry real security risk because they can read local files, connect to the internet, and even install additional...

Obsidian Plugins SafetyNetwork MonitoringPlugin Intrusiveness

You Are Using ChatGPT The Wrong Way

FromSergio · 3 min read

ChatGPT performs far better when users treat prompts like a brief for a human professional: spell out the goal and audience up front, then narrow the...

Prompt EngineeringContext and AudienceConstraints

ChatGPT - Why You NEED To Be Using This!

FromSergio · 3 min read

ChatGPT’s rapid adoption signals a shift in how people search, learn, and produce text—especially for tasks that normally require multiple searches,...

ChatGPT Use CasesSummarizationProgramming Assistance