Preview has been in every Mac’s Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users as we dive into the program, exploring its wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs.

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Craig Hockenberry is back on this episode of Mac Power Users to weigh in on Apple silicon, why he’s an Apple Watch power user, and life as a Mac developer.

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The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I dive into the device’s hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing our own uses for it.

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Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back on this episode of Mac Power Users after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam’s writing a script and has news to share on some new tools and workflows.

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In this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets, and more.

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YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by Mac Power Users to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace, and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.

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Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company. This week’s episode of Mac Power Users has Stephen and I talking about some of these apps and which ones could use some love from the folks in Cupertino. 

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Very few people work alone at the top of a mountain. For the rest of us, things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. Stephen and I talk about these topics on this episode of Mac Power Users and discuss some apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive.

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After 15 years of living a double life, I have closed down my law practice and am working on MacSparky projects full-time. Listen now on this episode of Mac Power Users.

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As the year draws to a close, Stephen and I use this episode of Mac Power Users to survey the landscape and talk through the products, services, and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year.

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