Start with naming

  • Use YYYY-MM-DD + topic (e.g., 2025-12-05-client-call) for quick sorting.
  • Separate notebooks by context: Work, School, Personal.

Tags vs folders

  • Folders: Keep hierarchy shallow (Work → Project A).
  • Tags: Add 1–3 tags for search (e.g., #meeting, #design, #todo).
  • Avoid tag sprawl; keep a short, reused list.

Sync and backups

  • Enable cloud sync (Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive) and verify files appear on desktop.
  • Export critical notebooks monthly as PDFs + editable originals.
  • Check storage quotas so sync doesn’t silently halt.

Need device recommendations with reliable cloud sync? See our Best Digital Notebooks guide.

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