TfT Hacker
@tfthacker.bsky.social
Exploring Tools for Thought & PKM, with a focus on Obsidian, Readwise & others.
Site: https://tfthacker.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfthacker
Site: https://tfthacker.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfthacker
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?
June 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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?
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)
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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)
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...
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...
December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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...
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...
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:
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:
December 4, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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:
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:
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...
However, this is a survey for developers & IT people who love to hack editors. #Obsidian #TfT #PKM
📊 survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technol...
December 4, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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...
However, this is a survey for developers & IT people who love to hack editors. #Obsidian #TfT #PKM
📊 survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technol...
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.
https://github.com/TfTHacker/obsidian42-strange-new-worlds
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.
https://github.com/TfTHacker/obsidian42-strange-new-worlds
November 30, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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.
https://github.com/TfTHacker/obsidian42-strange-new-worlds
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.
https://github.com/TfTHacker/obsidian42-strange-new-worlds
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.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1gzghto/obsidian_needs_a_proper_database_feature/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1gzghto/obsidian_needs_a_proper_database_feature/
November 28, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1gzghto/obsidian_needs_a_proper_database_feature/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1gzghto/obsidian_needs_a_proper_database_feature/
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...
This is discussed on forums. Please comment on the thread to encourage a solution.
forum.obsidian.md/t/ios-icloud...
November 24, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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...
This is discussed on forums. Please comment on the thread to encourage a solution.
forum.obsidian.md/t/ios-icloud...
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
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
November 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
☑️ 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
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVBQHyLyMM 🎥
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
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVBQHyLyMM 🎥
November 23, 2024 at 2:00 AM
☑️ 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
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVBQHyLyMM 🎥
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
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVBQHyLyMM 🎥
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
https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=obsidian-kanban
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
https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=obsidian-kanban
November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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
https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=obsidian-kanban
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
https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=obsidian-kanban
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
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
November 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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
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
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...
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...
September 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM
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...
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...
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...
medium.com/obsidian-obs...
September 14, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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...
medium.com/obsidian-obs...
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
This is brilliant, helping users make an easier transition to Obsidian. Check out the format currently supported for import.
#TfT
September 9, 2023 at 6:13 AM
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
This is brilliant, helping users make an easier transition to Obsidian. Check out the format currently supported for import.
#TfT
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...
Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-obs...
September 8, 2023 at 4:41 AM
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...
Find out more: medium.com/obsidian-obs...
Obsidian update 1.3.5, introduces a convenient shortcut - SHIFT+enter - that bypasses the autocomplete popup & allows for quick creation of links.
More info: https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidian-quick-tip-use-shift-enter-to-skip-autocomplete-on-links-8495ea189c4c
More info: https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidian-quick-tip-use-shift-enter-to-skip-autocomplete-on-links-8495ea189c4c
August 16, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Obsidian update 1.3.5, introduces a convenient shortcut - SHIFT+enter - that bypasses the autocomplete popup & allows for quick creation of links.
More info: https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidian-quick-tip-use-shift-enter-to-skip-autocomplete-on-links-8495ea189c4c
More info: https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/obsidian-quick-tip-use-shift-enter-to-skip-autocomplete-on-links-8495ea189c4c
Cornell Note Method is an effective tool for active learning; this system promotes critical thinking, efficient summarization, and effective review.
Find out more:
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-paper-to-pixel-mastering-the-cornell-note-taking-method-in-the-digital-age-dae13ed83c29
Find out more:
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-paper-to-pixel-mastering-the-cornell-note-taking-method-in-the-digital-age-dae13ed83c29
August 6, 2023 at 5:46 AM
Cornell Note Method is an effective tool for active learning; this system promotes critical thinking, efficient summarization, and effective review.
Find out more:
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-paper-to-pixel-mastering-the-cornell-note-taking-method-in-the-digital-age-dae13ed83c29
Find out more:
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/from-paper-to-pixel-mastering-the-cornell-note-taking-method-in-the-digital-age-dae13ed83c29
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.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/tufte-style-sidenotes-in-obsidian-89b0a785bc54
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.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/tufte-style-sidenotes-in-obsidian-89b0a785bc54
July 27, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/tufte-style-sidenotes-in-obsidian-89b0a785bc54
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.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/tufte-style-sidenotes-in-obsidian-89b0a785bc54
Big update coming to Obsidian called properties (let's say it is UI for metadata). This has been highly anticipated. #TfT
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-07-26-desktop-v1.4.0/
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-07-26-desktop-v1.4.0/
July 26, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Big update coming to Obsidian called properties (let's say it is UI for metadata). This has been highly anticipated. #TfT
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-07-26-desktop-v1.4.0/
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-07-26-desktop-v1.4.0/
Dear Future Self, I Wrote this Note for You
- by TfTHacker
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/dear-future-self-i-wrote-this-note-for-you-55e36952b64f
- by TfTHacker
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/dear-future-self-i-wrote-this-note-for-you-55e36952b64f
July 25, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Dear Future Self, I Wrote this Note for You
- by TfTHacker
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/dear-future-self-i-wrote-this-note-for-you-55e36952b64f
- by TfTHacker
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/dear-future-self-i-wrote-this-note-for-you-55e36952b64f
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
July 24, 2023 at 7:11 PM
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
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.
https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant/
This young man has a brilliant mind. His podcast is also top-notch due to some fascinating guests.
https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant/
July 19, 2023 at 4:38 AM
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.
https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant/
This young man has a brilliant mind. His podcast is also top-notch due to some fascinating guests.
https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant/
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 <%"---"%>.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/hacking-obsidian-frontmatter-and-templater-f4912a689cdc
A simple hack is to replace the --- with <%"---"%>.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/hacking-obsidian-frontmatter-and-templater-f4912a689cdc
July 6, 2023 at 4:04 AM
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 <%"---"%>.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/hacking-obsidian-frontmatter-and-templater-f4912a689cdc
A simple hack is to replace the --- with <%"---"%>.
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/hacking-obsidian-frontmatter-and-templater-f4912a689cdc