Home Assistant automatically creates my daily Obsidian notes, combining data and reflection for effortless journaling.

If the note has actionable items, I can convert them into tasks as I flesh out the note. This is easy to do, as I can simply type [] (square brackets) next to the actionable item and press Space.

among others. At PCMag, I review AI and productivity software—everything from chatbots to to-do list apps. In my free time, I’m likely cooking something, playing a game, or tinkering with my computer.