After I removed the expectation that every note had to serve a larger system, Obsidian stopped feeling so complicated, and ...

When I first started using Obsidian, I fell into the same trap many people do: I spent more time building the system than using it. My vault was a mess of half-baked ideas and an overwhelming number ...

For years, Obsidian has been my digital brain, the central hub for all my notes, thoughts, and research. Its powerful linking capabilities and local-first approach have made it a crucial part of my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. At first glance, storytelling might not seem connected to ...

Have you ever felt like your productivity takes a hit every time you reach for the mouse? It’s a small action, but those constant interruptions—shifting your hands from keyboard to mouse and back—can ...

The Zettelkasten method is a time-tested system for organizing and connecting ideas, allowing you to build a network of knowledge that fosters creativity and deeper understanding. When paired with the ...

Editor’s Note: Obsidian Shortcut Launcher is part of the MacStories Starter Pack, a collection of ready-to-use shortcuts, apps, workflows, and more that we’ve created to help you get the most out of ...