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Unwrap the Ultimate App Collection with Setapp Gift Card [Sponsor]

If you’re a MacStories reader, you probably know about Setapp. It’s a simple, effective way to discover the best apps for every task, no matter what you do. Setapp is also an amazing value. I bet you also have someone in your life who could benefit from Setapp but hasn’t tried it yet, which makes it the perfect gift this holiday season.

A Setapp gift card is the perfect way to help your loved ones get more out of their Mac and iOS devices by helping them:

  • Save time
  • Complete tasks
  • Find the perfect solution to every digital challenge

Best of all, your Setapp gift won’t gather dust or sit in a forgotten corner of a closet. With a dedicated team that has curated a diverse collection of over 240 of the best apps available, your gift will get used and become a daily reminder of your assistance and generosity.

And right now, Setapp is spotlighting a special collection of apps: The Jolly Sleighing Toolkit includes Spark Mail, Luminar Neo, Diarly, Busy Call, and other great apps that will help users track holiday to-dos, connect with others, and spruce up their photos.

So, head on over to Setapp right now to gift your loved ones the relief of checked-off tasks and more with a Setapp gift card.

Our thanks to Setapp for sponsoring MacStories this week.

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