The Plaintext Journal

Whether you're using Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or iPadOS, various tools and services can help keep your plain text files seamlessly updated and accessible.

In this exploration, we look at a range of tools, from basic text editors to more advanced applications, including Obsidian, Emacs, and iA Writer, which can significantly improve your plain text experience.

Markup languages for plain text are essential tools in document creation and formatting. Unlike HTML, which is primarily for web development, these languages are tailored for creating, formatting, and structuring a wide range of documents. Here's an overview of several key markup languages that are particularly useful for document-centric tasks.

Plain text, in its fundamental form, has been a cornerstone of digital communication since the dawn of computing. Its origins trace back to the early days of computers when text was processed in simple formats. This was due to the limited capabilities of early computers, which could only handle basic text data.

In the realm of digital data management, backing up and versioning files, especially plain text files, are vital practices. The simplicity and versatility of plain text files offer unique advantages in these processes. This article emphasizes the importance of these practices, particularly through the lens of the 3-2-1 backup rule, while distinguishing them from mere synchronization.

This guide will help you export your tasks from the Things 3 database on a Mac using a Python script. It'll export them either in Markdown or in Todo.txt syntax.