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Sync and privacy guides.
Getting the same notes on every device without handing them to a provider that can read them.
Can my notes app read my notes?
Can my notes app read my notes? Yes, by design, and so can anything else on your computer. Here is what that means and what encryption actually protects.
2026-08-30
How end-to-end encrypted note sync works
A plain explanation of how end-to-end encrypted note sync works: key derivation, per-file keys, hidden filenames, and what the server can actually see.
2026-08-30
What Is a Recovery Phrase for Encrypted Notes?
A recovery phrase for encrypted notes is a list of BIP39 words that unlocks your encryption key when the password is gone. What it saves, and how to store it.
2026-08-30
Syncthing vs hosted note sync: which one should carry your notes?
Syncthing vs hosted note sync, compared honestly: what peer to peer sync costs you, what a hosted service buys, and how to pick one for a markdown vault.
2026-08-30
How to sync markdown notes across devices (and keep them private)
Five honest ways to sync a folder of markdown notes between your computers and phone, from iCloud to Syncthing to end-to-end encrypted sync, with the trade-offs of each.
2026-08-29