Apps · Mac
Quick edits to PDFs and images without Photoshop
Preview handles arrows, boxes, text, and blurring sensitive info. For 90% of everyday edits, you don't need anything else.
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Shortcuts · Mac
Paste text without the formatting
Cmd+Option+Shift+V
Cmd+Option+Shift+V pastes text clean — no foreign fonts, colors, or sizes. Saves the look of every document.
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Shortcuts · Mac
A screenshot of exactly the part of the screen you want
Cmd+Shift+4
Cmd+Shift+4 turns your cursor into a crosshair. Select an area and the shot lands on the desktop — or straight in the clipboard.
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Shortcuts · Mac
Screen recording without installing anything
Cmd+Shift+5
Cmd+Shift+5 opens a panel that handles both screenshots and screen video — including area selection and a timer.
Read the full tip~10 min a week · 3 min
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