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I knew we could easily edit pages in a PDF opened in macOS Preview by deleting or adding pages, then saving the final PDF.

But sometimes we only need a single page from a long PDF, such as the details page from a travel insurance policy, and can safely discard the rest.

We can, of course, select and delete the pages we don't need and save the edited file, but I recently found a better way.

We can drag a single page from a PDF opened in the Preview app and drop it onto the Desktop or any other location, and Preview will create a new PDF from that page:

This is one of those tiny, hidden features in stock macOS apps that can sometimes make things easier and more intuitive for us.

So, the next time you need only a single page from a long PDF document, just drag and drop that page to a folder, and you're good to go.

P.S.: I have two updates to share. First, the crowdsourced productivity tips article didn't happen due to a lack of submissions.

Second, the Ducat iOS app is now available in 6 languages other than English: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Try out the app if you haven't already.

In Today's Cover: Yosemite National Park in the US, home to the stunning Horsetail Fall, was officially established on October 1, 1890.

Now, speaking of helpful workflows in macOS, have you tried the Trace app?

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Your Next Read

Business

Company Of One

With AI agents at our disposal, running a one-person company now is more feasible than ever. I've always been a fan of one-person companies, and this book might convince you, too.

Apps & Services

‎DuoBar

An iPhone Duo-like status indicator on Mac

This tiny utility app adds an iPhone Duo-style status indicator to your Mac’s menu bar, combining battery, network, and volume status into one indicator. Available on macOS for free.
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Browse open-source fonts on the go

This app is a fun and intuitive way to explore open-source fonts for any project. Even if you’re not actively searching for a font, the app is lovely to play around with. Available on iOS and is free for basic use.
CalHabit

A different layout to track habits

This habit tracker app uses a layout similar to one I earlier used in physical journaling. Habits in columns and dates in rows. It gives a good overview of how habits progress in a week or month, and how often we are missing our habits. Available on iOS and is free to start.

Handy Shortcut

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Insert a footnote at the cursor position in Google Docs.

Interesting Reads

125 Tests of the New AI Siri

17 min read

This one’s a thorough list of tried-and-tested things you can and can’t do right now with the new Siri AI. If you have an Apple device with Siri AI, read this piece for ideas about how Siri can plug into your daily workflows.
How I Shoot My Shot Every Wednesday

6 min read

If you’ve been holding yourself back from pitching an idea to someone or sending a cold email for a collaboration or a job, this piece might help you get over the ridge and actually do it.
Creating a Static Website for All My Bookmarks

7 min read

This series is a good introduction to creating and maintaining a local, personal archive of web pages you’ve found useful and want to return to later. While Alex’s process is cumbersome, ChatGPT or Claude could easily help automate most of the process. If you want me to write an article showing you how, reply to this email.
How To Stop Getting Taken Advantage Of

10 min read

Nice people are often taken advantage of because they readily make concessions to be polite. I’ve had my fair share of such experiences, and I’d have acted differently if I had read this piece earlier.

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