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00:00:00 – 00:22:55
The video focuses on the importance of backing up files before setting up syncing for Obsidian. It demonstrates various free syncing tools like Autosync for Google Drive and Syncthing, highlighting financial and technical considerations. The challenges of syncing notes on mobile devices are discussed, emphasizing the need for backups. Different syncing apps and methods are explained, with a step-by-step guide for setting up syncing between devices. The benefits of using Syncthing, an open-source solution for syncing Obsidian files, are highlighted. The video also touches on paid options like Obsidian Sync, comparing them to free alternatives like Syncthing. Overall, it underscores the importance of choosing the right syncing solution and creating backups while explaining how to effectively sync files across devices.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of backing up files before setting up syncing. The video demonstrates how to sync Obsidian files for free using the Obsidian mobile app and various syncing tools like Autosync for Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Syncthing. The speaker discusses the financial, technical, and personal considerations in choosing the best syncing solution. The Obsidian app is free for personal use, but the encrypted sync feature is a paid service. The video also touches on the limitations of syncing notes on iPhone or iPad and encourages viewers to share their experiences. The importance of creating backups is reiterated, and the speaker provides resources on how to backup Obsidian files.
00:03:00
In this segment, the focus is on backing up your files before setting up syncing to avoid potential data loss. It is highlighted not to mix syncing options, as it can lead to race conditions and disasters. The importance of syncing Obsidian files for free between devices using cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive is explained, as well as the ability to sync plugins, settings, and themes. The video also mentions the complexities involved in syncing with mobile apps due to factors like app sandboxing, emphasizing the inherent complexity of syncing processes.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the challenges of communication and syncing, emphasizing that perfection is unattainable. They introduce the concept of using Autosync for Google Drive and then Syncthing to sync Obsidian for free. The speaker provides a step-by-step guide on setting up Autosync for Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive with Obsidian, highlighting the importance of backing up files, syncing deletions, and creating a workaround for mobile devices. The instructions involve opening Obsidian, selecting the vault in the cloud folder, and utilizing Autosync apps to sync across devices.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the key actions include explaining different syncing apps like Autosync for Google Drive, Dropsync, and OneSync with their pricing and features. The process of setting up Autosync for Google Drive is detailed, from granting storage access, connecting to Google Drive, choosing folders to sync, and selecting sync methods. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right folders, like creating folder pairs, choosing local and remote folders, and enabling two-way sync for effective syncing. It is also mentioned to uncheck “Exclude hidden files” for syncing plugins, settings, and themes. The successful synchronization is demonstrated by creating and editing files on both desktop and mobile versions of Obsidian.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the delay experienced while manually syncing Obsidian files via Dropsync and Dropbox, highlighting issues with file names and character restrictions. They introduce alternatives like Foldersync and Syncthing for free file synchronization, with a focus on setting up Syncthing. The steps to set up Syncthing on desktop and mobile devices are outlined, emphasizing the app’s features and permissions needed for effective file synchronization. The benefits of using Syncthing, including being free, encrypted, and open-source, are emphasized, making it a recommended solution for syncing Obsidian files.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the key actions include adding a local device to the Syncthing mobile app on a remote device. The steps involve obtaining the Device ID or QR code from the local device, adding the device to the remote app, setting up folders for syncing on both devices, and ensuring that existing folders are not in a cloud to avoid sync issues. Additionally, the video emphasizes the importance of copying the path for existing folders on Windows and Mac.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the process of syncing a folder using Syncthing for Obsidian Vaults is explained. Key actions include creating a folder on a mobile device, labeling it differently from the desktop folder, choosing the storage location, setting folder type to Send & Receive, linking and syncing folders, and making the folder an Obsidian Vault on both devices. The syncing process is demonstrated, where changes made on one device reflect on the other. Recommendations are given for additional information on syncing, such as reading Jakob Borg’s articles and consulting official documentation, and the comparison with Dropsync for syncing Obsidian files is touched upon. Overall, the video highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of using Syncthing for file syncing.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the use of Obsidian Sync, comparing it to other options like Syncthing. They mention the cost of Obsidian Sync and the value of paying for synchronization, given the app’s free personal use feature. The speaker appreciates Obsidian’s attitude of pointing out free alternatives and concludes by welcoming new subscribers, inviting them to explore more videos and offerings on their platforms like Skillshare, Instagram, Twitter, and newsletter.