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Open source and self-hosted alternatives to Roam Research

July 13, 2023April 13, 2020

If you love Roam Research but prefer a self-hosted alternative for privacy reasons, there are a few open-source options available. Explore our list of free and self-hosted alternatives to Roam Research.

Categories ?️ Tools for Thought Tags note-taking, Roam Research, tiddlywiki, Tools

A beginner’s guide to Roam Research: getting started in 5 easy steps

July 13, 2023January 31, 2020

Roam Research is an amazing tool for note-taking, thinking, and metacognition, but the interface can be a bit confusing at first. In this article, you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to get you started using Roam for your research and note-taking needs.

Categories ?️ Tools for Thought Tags learning, metacognition, notes, productivity, research, Roam Research, Tools

How to use Roam Research: a tool for metacognition

July 13, 2023January 20, 2020

Roam Research is a new kind of knowledge management tool. Learn how to use it for journaling, note-taking, goal-tracking, task management, and more.

Categories ✨  Better Thinking Tags learning, metacognition, note-taking, productivity, research, Roam Research, thinking, Tools
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