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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The new Bases feature in Obsidian is exciting. I am curious how others are using it? What are the pro's and con's from your experience?

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Muscle memory never fails to amaze me. As someone who experiments with various Tools for Thought, I place a high value on solid keyboard support during my evaluations. When taking notes, quick access to keyboard shortcuts for key elements like headers, styling, and bullet points is essential. (1/3)

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Cornell Notes are simple. With two concepts for highlighting key thoughts & questions, along with a summarizing step to help us draw conclusions. This also aids us when we return to our notes later for rapid recall. Find out more: tfthacker.com/article-obs...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Obsidian Sticky Headings This is a very interesting plugin that keeps headings in view as you scroll down. This can be useful, especially with large documents. #Obsidian #TfT #PKM github.com/imshenshen/o... Video from the GitHub page:

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

According to the Stack Overflow Developer Survey, Obsidian is increasing in popularity and compels strong user loyalty. However, this is a survey for developers & IT people who love to hack editors. #Obsidian #TfT #PKM 📊 survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technol...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Strange New Worlds 2.2.0 Update Focused on boosting performance and accuracy. This plugin might be underappreciated. It addresses a problem you didn't know existed. If you're into note linking, backlinks, or graph views, give it a try. github.com/TfTHacker/obsidian42-str…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

If you have been or are a Notion user, you know how wonderful it is to have a database in your notes. I look forward to Obsidian offering dynamic views. There is an interesting debate on this on Reddit. www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comment…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

This might also be interesting. During mobile startup, there is still a "check." You can usually click "skip," & all is fine. I hope they give us an option to turn off this check. This is discussed on forums. Please comment on the thread to encourage a solution. forum.obsidian.md/t/ios-icloud...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I've updated all my Apple devices to the latest OS, which lets us mark iCloud folders to stay downloaded. As some of you know, I am testing this out in #Obsidian since it was officially released. I have to say so far it is going well. Sync has proven reliable. 📱💻🖥️🌟 #TfT #PKM

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

☑️ Task Management in Obsidian This, for many, is a dream come true, but it is not for the faint of heart. The amazing @_MikeSchmitz has an excellent video discussing the mindset and techniques for doing this in Obsidian. #PKM #TfT #Obsidian 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVBQHyLyMM 🎥

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Kanban for #Obsidian Plugin Update This amazing plugin was updated in May with two additional views. I like the LIST view, especially on mobile. It is useful for my daily plan. The following 3 images show List, Table, & Kanban views. 🖼️📊🔲 #TfT #PKM obsidian.md/plugins?id=obsidian-kan…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

AI in Obsidian - What do you think about it? I am curious how many people are already using AI with their vault? Or how many plan to do so? How many of you don't even know where to start? How do handle AI with your notes? #Obsidian #TfT #PKM

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Want to give your Obsidian vault a personal touch? 🌟 I’ve put together a step-by-step guide on adding a custom logo (or avatar) to your vault using CSS! Perfect for making your workspace truly yours.🦶🗺️ Check it out here: tfthacker.com/experiment-v... #Obsidian #TfT #PKM

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Cornell Notes are simple. Use two concepts (1) CUES to highlight key thoughts and questions from your notes, along with (2) summarizing to help us draw conclusions. This also aids us when we return to our notes later for rapid recall. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-obs...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

Cornell Notes has a long, proven history. The Cornell Note-Taking System, developed in the 1950s by education professor Walter Pauk at Cornell University, is a widely recognized method for organizing & summarizing information. medium.com/obsidian-obs...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 09/09/2023

Obsidian has been working with the community to build importers. Check out the open source project at: github.com/obsidianmd/o... This is brilliant, helping users make an easier transition to Obsidian. Check out the format currently supported for import. #TfT

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

While Obsidian is not an outliner, did you know: You can enable Smart indenting in settings to enable standard outliner like keyboard indentation. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-obs...

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 16/08/2023

Obsidian update 1.3.5, introduces a convenient shortcut - SHIFT+enter - that bypasses the autocomplete popup & allows for quick creation of links. More info: medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidi…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 06/08/2023

Cornell Note Method is an effective tool for active learning; this system promotes critical thinking, efficient summarization, and effective review. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-p…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 27/07/2023

Tufte Style Sidenotes in Obsidian My newest article on Tufte Sidenotes. What are they? How are they useful in our notes? And how they can be done in Obsidian with tools provided in the Cornell Notes Learning Vault. medium.com/obsidian-observer/tufte-…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 26/07/2023

Big update coming to Obsidian called properties (let's say it is UI for metadata). This has been highly anticipated. #TfT obsidian.md/changelog/2023-07-26-de…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 25/07/2023

Dear Future Self, I Wrote this Note for You - by TfTHacker medium.com/obsidian-observer/dear-f…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 24/07/2023

Something funny but true: “My meeting notes are not a weapon I use against people, but they help me to stick to my commitments. I can’t control what others do, but I take responsibility for my commitments. Let your yes mean yes, and your no, no.” link.medium.com/QUaljs9AHBb

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 19/07/2023

To see a great example of Obsidian Publish capabilities for sharing your notes and ideas with the world, check out Aidan Digital Garden. #TfT This young man has a brilliant mind. His podcast is also top-notch due to some fascinating guests. publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 06/07/2023

Templates in Obsidian are seen as any other file, meaning if you include frontmatter in the template, to prevent this: A simple hack is to replace the --- with <%"---"%>. medium.com/obsidian-observer/hackin…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 05/07/2023

Why does the Cornell Method deserve a spot in our toolbox? It is an effective tool to facilitate active learning, promote critical thinking, & efficient summarization. medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-p…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 30/06/2023

Write better ChatGPT Prompts: Define Intent & Behavior Tell ChatGPT who it is (identity), how it should conduct itself (behavior) Check out this funny example. Read more prompt tricks: tfthacker.medium.com/boost-your-cha…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 26/06/2023

I was delighted to see Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium, pointed out in a recent article that the Obsidian Observer (medium.com/obsidian-observer) is one of the valued niche publications on its service. Article: coachtony.medium.com/saturday-morni…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 24/06/2023

Better ChatGPT Prompts: Show and Tell the Model What You Want We can "show" ChatGPT the way we want it to format responses. Read more prompt tricks: tfthacker.medium.com/boost-your-cha…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 20/06/2023

Power-user tip for Obsidian: Don't forget about Source Mode It can sometimes be the fastest way to edit markdown. Pair this with the Link with Tab feature to get preview rendering. medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidi…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 17/06/2023

Tip for using AI in your Obsidian Vault You don't need to fear using AI with your personal vault but do define clear boundaries for confidential data. Plugins include "exceptions". medium.com/obsidian-observer/ai-and…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 16/06/2023

Power-user tip for Obsidian: When I am writing long-form, I like to a three-panes technique set up for quick entry, markdown preview & context. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidi…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 14/06/2023

Obsidian update 1.3.5, introduces a convenient shortcut - SHIFT+enter - that bypasses the autocomplete popup & allows for quick creation of links. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidi…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 09/06/2023

This is cool, the search pane in Obsidian understands outliner-like lists & their parent/children relationships. You can increase the amount of content displayed in search results from lists. More info: medium.com/obsidian-observer/demyst…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 06/06/2023

While Obsidian is not an outliner, did you know: You can enable Smart indenting in settings to enable standard outliner like keyboard indentation. Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-observer/demyst…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 05/06/2023

The Inbox is a valued GTD concept. However, it can be a black hole, sucking up important thoughts. Avoid this: + Establish routine for processing inbox + Prioritize important tasks when adding tfthacker.medium.com/the-hidden-dan…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 29/05/2023

Less than a month into setting up the Obsidian Observer and already good progress. Thank you to everyone for their support. medium.com/obsidian-observer

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 19/05/2023

Today I am launching my website as a collection point for all my writings, plugins, and experiments. As a side note, this is an Obsidian Publish site. So I develop the site %100 in Obsidian and published it from there. tfthacker.com

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 16/05/2023

Just pushed out a big update to the "Strange New Worlds" plugin for @obsdmd. Version 1.2.0 with new features and contributions from the community. More love coming to SNW over the next few months.

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 29/04/2023

No Shame in Self-Care: Reframe Your Life’s Journey with the Bike Analogy A brief departure from Tools for Thought 😇 medium.com/@tfthacker/no-shame-in-s…

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 28/04/2023

Danny Hatcher discusses a query builder tool for the Dataview plugin. He does a good job, especially since this isn't an easy plugin to explain to others due to it is more complex. youtu.be/ZMPp1wqAjF8

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TfT Hacker @tfthacker.bsky.social · 14/04/2023

Obsidian Quick Tip: Reveal the Current File in the File Explorer This seems so silly to document, but I find it a helpful feature in Obsidian and I am curious if others know of this feature. tfthacker.medium.com/obsidian-quick…

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