Choosing between linking to a file hosted via HTTPS and keeping it in a local folder depends largely on your goals for collaboration, accessibility, and security 1. HTTPS File Links (Cloud/Web-Based)
: Research into individual "personal knowledge bases" (PKBs) suggests tools like Fabric may be better for individuals than traditional folder-only structures. 2. Technical File Conversions (DOT to Folders/Files) httpsfiledottofolder better
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"Better" also means accessible. Using tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Syncthing, you can set your target folder as a cloud-synced directory.
If you need to share a specific asset with a colleague, sharing a folder is often more robust than sharing a raw file. When a file is in its own folder, you can easily add supplementary notes, README files, or assets (like images for a blog post) into that same folder later. It makes the package "portable." 5. Better Integration with Automation Tools