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Get started with Logseq, my Daily Workflow
Logseq’s daily workflow centers on capturing small, time-stamped notes in a “today” journal, then turning those fragments into searchable context...
How to use Obsidian and Logseq together and why a Markdown backend matters
The core idea is to run Logseq and Obsidian side by side without locking your notes into a single app—by making both tools write to the same Markdown...
Smarter Project Management with Logseq
Logseq can serve as a single “project brain” by linking every meeting note, task, contact, and reference to a dedicated project page—then using...
Personal knowledge management is stupid
Personal knowledge management fails when it becomes a quest to capture everything and organize it perfectly—only to leave people unable to retrieve...
Should you use blocks or pages in LogSeq?
LogSeq users deciding between pages and blocks should default to pages for anything that will grow over time—topics, references, and “things” worth...
LogSeq Advanced Query - Basics & Tips in less then 10 min
LogSeq advanced queries can feel like a bracket maze, but a recent shift to “single query syntax” makes them far easier—while the underlying...
How to generate and post Instagram images from Notion with Make.com
A workflow built around Notion and Make.com can turn a single content entry into a ready-to-post Instagram image—complete with branding—and then...
How I use Logseq to track my tasks
Task management in Logseq works best when tasks are labeled for fast retrieval at the moment they matter—then filtered into a short, daily “do list”...
5 Must have Logseq simple queries
Logseq’s “simple queries” turn scattered notes into instant, filterable dashboards by leaning on page properties and a handful of query operators....
Logseq Simple Queries - All the basics to filter what you need
Logseq simple queries hinge on one idea: build filters by combining functions (like task) with operators (like and/or/not) inside the required...
Using Notion global blocks to create a navigation bar
A Notion navigation bar can be made fast, clickable, and consistent across many pages—without manually updating the same header dozens of times—by...
My 4 types of Logseq Notes
The core finding is that note-taking works best when different kinds of notes follow different workflows—some should be captured fast and left...
Better default journal queries in Logseq for Task management
Logseq task management becomes dramatically easier when default journal queries are replaced with a smaller set of purpose-built “task surfacing”...
How I use Tags vs Links in LogSeq
Logseq’s “tags vs links” distinction is mostly visual, but the practical choice matters for how information gets organized, filtered, and surfaced....
How I'm using the Slipnote method to build better notes in Logseq
Slip notes—small, quickly captured thoughts later assembled into a logically ordered knowledge base—can be implemented in Logseq without the usual...
Updates on the Logseq DB Alpha
Logseq DB Alpha is moving fast—so fast that a serious crash tied to creating a new property was reported and patched within hours—while the project...
The future of Logseq - Sneak peek at the DB Branch
Logseq’s “DB branch” is a major behind-the-scenes shift aimed at replacing the app’s current markdown-file backend with a real database-backed...
What you need to know to never lose notes in LogSeq
Note-taking apps that store data as plain text and sync across devices—LogSeq, Obsidian, and similar tools—can run into merge conflicts. When two...
GIT Submodules - Git Series 7
Git submodules are a way to include one Git repository inside another by pinning the submodule directory to a specific commit. That design sounds...
How I organize my Logseq Templates
Logseq templates hinge on two key properties: a “template name” that’s invoked via `/template`, and a “template include parent” toggle that controls...
Why You Should Use Block References in Logseq: A Beginner’s Introduction
Block references in Logseq let users link to a specific block of text—using a unique block ID—so notes can be reused without copying the underlying...
Logseq talks about the DB version
Jensen’s announcement on Logseq’s database version reframes the roadmap around one central tradeoff: keep a readable, text-based workflow while...
How I use notion with other tools and why you can't use it for everything
Notion works best as a curated reference layer, not as the engine that turns daily inputs into completed outputs. The core reason is structural: work...
Who is your Boox device talking to?
Boox e-reader traffic can be monitored cleanly by routing the device through a Linux laptop hotspot and inspecting the resulting packets with...
Logseq Time Tracking: Basics and Examples
Logseq time tracking works by attaching time to task status changes—when a task moves into “doing,” Logseq records the start time, and when it moves...
How to install Logseq and open your first graph
Logseq’s core trade-off is simple: keeping notes local boosts privacy and offline access, but it also makes backups and device security...
Better Note taking with Notion App
Notion on mobile and tablet can work like a fast capture and review system—if the workflow is set up for quick intake, easy reordering, and...
Never lose my stuff again, thanks to Notion
A cluttered attic becomes searchable and portable by pairing standardized storage boxes with a Notion database—so items can be found quickly without...
Notion Database vs Page, what to use?
Choosing between a Notion “inline database” and a “page database” matters less than most people think—switching formats is possible at any time—but...
5 Tips for using Logseq with ChatGPT
ChatGPT can turn Logseq from a manual note-taking tool into a faster system for structuring, cleaning, and querying your own material—provided...
Using Logseq with Git
Using Git as a version-control backbone for Logseq can turn personal notes into a recoverable, backup-friendly system—at the cost of some setup...
Creating a visual overview in Notion for Holiday planning
Holiday planning becomes far more usable when it’s organized around a visual “locations” system in Notion—complete with pictures, filters, and cost...
Using the Logseq API and Make.com to hook it and Notion together.
Lockseq can be wired into Notion through Make.com, but the hard part isn’t the API calls—it’s getting Make.com (running in the cloud) to reach...
Interview Ramses Oudt: The future of Logseq and Personal Knowledge Management
Logseq’s future hinges on a balancing act: keep the “local-first, plain-text, power-user” foundation while making onboarding and everyday workflows...
Real engineer reacts to Notion speed issues
Notion’s speed problems likely come down to a scaling bottleneck in how its database handles writes—especially when many users edit or when templates...
Why Notion is still in trouble, even though MS Loop isn't a clone
Microsoft Loop is poised to deliver a Notion-like, block-based workspace inside the Microsoft ecosystem—an upgrade that could finally make corporate...
5 Tips for better meetings with Notion
Better meeting notes in Notion come down to structuring information so it’s easy to capture quickly, reuse consistently, and share cleanly afterward....
How I use Notion to start my day
A daily “Day Start” Notion page turns morning planning into a repeatable routine by combining checkbox habit cues with spaced-repetition flashcards...
Using Logseq to research and plan for a video
Logseq is used as a two-layer system that turns scattered research into repeatable YouTube output: a long-lived “topic” page for...
Introduction to Notion with Examples
Notion is presented as a long-term organization tool that merges note-taking, wiki-style pages, and database structure into one system—so scattered...
Don't start with Notion before you know this, scaling, security and API delays
Notion’s biggest bottleneck for teams isn’t its templates or databases—it’s the lack of practical automation and granular security controls, paired...
Why you need to stop using your gmail.com email - Whiskey Rant
Using a plain “gmail.com” address as the login for important services creates a single point of failure: if Google blocks or locks the account,...
My smart daily journal workflow with Notion using Backlinks
A Notion-based daily journal workflow is built around two linked databases—one for reusable “master tags” and one for dated journal entries—so...
My Notion Project Management System for 2021
A freelancer-focused Notion project management system aims to reduce constant context switching by organizing work into “life territories” and then...
Weekly Review GTD using Notion template as a guide.
A weekly review isn’t just a productivity ritual—it’s a steering mechanism. Without a regular check-in, other people’s priorities quietly take over,...
Coda.io finally has columns and workable subpages
Coda’s latest editor update adds two long-requested capabilities—true side-by-side columns and “workable” subpages—that make it far easier to build...
Cleaning up my Logseq Graph (sound fix)
A graph cleanup spree is underway to prepare a Logseq knowledge base for an upcoming database-oriented version, with the biggest practical lesson...
The real reason you don't have energy to do tasks
Running a perfect task plan doesn’t fail because people run out of “energy.” It breaks down because day-to-day performance is driven less by...
Do you even need a productivity system? - Legend of You
A productivity system matters less as a “tool” and more as a control mechanism for attention and energy—especially when life keeps adding complexity...
Not allowed to use cloud services at work
A strict “no cloud services” rule at work forced a freelancer to rebuild a productivity system from scratch—without Notion, to-do apps, or Google...
053 LoY What Tool to select Items of power
Choosing the right productivity tools starts with a blunt checklist: first decide whether a tool is even necessary, then identify exactly what...