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One Explosive Situation

An industry that writes its own rules leaves us all at risk

Starchitect Saga

Two accounts chart the emergence of Frank Gehry’s genius

Alberta and Me

From a land of oil, true enough

Photosweeper X 4.6.0 Instant

Expert reviews from Ashisoft and user feedback on the App Store highlight the following:

PhotoSweeper stands out by using a "pixel-by-pixel" comparison method that can ignore metadata like size, date, or name to find visually identical images. It offers three primary search modes: : Finds identical files. PhotoSweeper X 4.6.0

: Uses adjustable "matching levels" to find photos that look alike but might have different resolutions or minor edits. Expert reviews from Ashisoft and user feedback on

: Identifies photos taken in quick succession, such as burst mode shots, allowing you to pick the best frame and discard the rest. Review Analysis: Pros and Cons : Identifies photos taken in quick succession, such

PhotoSweeper X is a specialized Mac application designed to identify and eliminate duplicate or similar photos and videos across various platforms, including Apple Photos, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Capture One. Version 4.6.0 (and subsequent minor updates leading into 2026) has solidified its reputation as a "must-have" for photographers dealing with massive libraries, offering deep integration with the latest macOS versions.