NotesnookNovember 01, 2022
Introducing Notesnook for Education
A new step towards making Notesnook accessible and private for everyone. Privacy is not just for the priviledged few — it's for everyone.
CEO & Lead developer
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NotesnookNovember 01, 2022
Introducing Notesnook for Education
A new step towards making Notesnook accessible and private for everyone. Privacy is not just for the priviledged few — it's for everyone.
NotesnookMarch 25, 2022
Improving User Account Security with Two-factor Authentication
Our 1st priority was always to make our users' notes secure, and 2FA was a huge step towards that. Learn how we added 2-factor authentication & why we made certain decisions.
DevelopmentAugust 11, 2021
React Native JSI: Part 2 - Converting Native Modules to JSI Modules
React Native JSI seems daunting but JSI is, by far, the best way to deliver native performance. And the best part? No overhead. No unnecessary Promises.
DevelopmentJune 28, 2021
React Native JSI: Part 1 - Getting Started
React Native JSI (Javascript Interface) is the new layer that helps in communication between Javascript and Native Platforms easier and faster.
PrivacySeptember 06, 2022
It's time to leave Bitwarden
Bitwarden recently raised a $100M seed fund. What does this mean for you as a user? Is Bitwarden going to become another example of what happens when innocent looking startups get seed funded?
PrivacyMay 27, 2022
Is DuckDuckGo Search & Browser Really Private?
I don't trust Microsoft and consequentially I can't trust DuckDuckGo. Microsoft holds all the cards when it comes to DuckDuckGo which is a ticking bomb. In short, can DuckDuckGo exist without Bing? No.
DevelopmentMarch 22, 2022
Using React Native Skia to Build a 60 FPS Free-hand Drawing App
Let's explore @spotify/react-native-skia by building a fully native, 60 FPS, free-hand drawing app that allows us to change stroke color, width & export the drawing as an SVG file.NotesnookNovember 02, 2021
Notesnook v1.6.0: Encrypted File Attachments, Notification Notes, Compact Mode & Widgets!
After about a month and a half of battling with encryption, S3 APIs, bugs, and testing, we are finally here with version 1.6.0.
PrivacyJuly 26, 2021
Privacy on WhatsApp: Are We Ready for a World Without Privacy of Data?
We are unknowingly beckoning the devil: a world where our every word will be watched and sold. The changes to Whatsapp privacy policy are a clear indication.
NotesnookAugust 09, 2022
Notesnook is going open source!
I am so excited to open source Notesnook this month! This blog will give you a clear idea about why we are open sourcing, what we aim to accomplish & how you can help.
DevelopmentMay 24, 2022
Using Javascript to Render Invalid HTML
HTML is an extremely flexible markup language but that doesn't mean there are no rules. Over the course of many years, browser engines became quite resilient to malformed HTML. But they weren't ready for Javascript.
DevelopmentJanuary 22, 2022
NeutralinoJS: The Next Best Alternative to Electron & Tauri
NeutralinoJS was not a new idea — instead of packaging the whole Node + Chromium with every app, why not reuse the already installed browser each OS comes with?
DevelopmentOctober 09, 2021
React useRef Hook for Dummies: How to Use useRef Correctly with Examples
React useRef hook is much more 'useful' than you might think at first. useRef is especially useful when you need to access functions of a component.NotesnookJuly 08, 2021
A More Native Desktop Experience, Faster Sync, Vault Deletion & Improved Account Security
This release feels more like v1.5 than v1.4.1 but eh... there's now a more native desktop experience, a faster sync, better security, and improved UX.
NotesnookJune 20, 2021