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    #257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI

    May 18th, 2015 · 110 minutes

    Merlin Mann returns for his annual visit to Mac Power Users. We discuss hardware and software updates and if it's necessary to keep up the latest and greatest, Merlin's growing use of iOS over Mac OS, and kids and technology use.

    Guest Starring: Merlin Mann

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    Links and Show Notes

    Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann
    Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter
    Roderick on the Line
    You Look Nice Today | A Journal of Emotional Hygiene
    5by5 | Back to Work
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    Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM

    David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects.

    Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM

    Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services.

    Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FM

    Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps.

    Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back - Relay FM

    Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do.

    Pixelmator for iPad
    Mac App Store - Pixelmator
    Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips
    Workflow | Powerful automation made simple.
    Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store on iTunes
    Workflow Field Guide — MacSparky
    Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM

    David and Katie dive deep into the new Workflow.app and discuss how it's a game changer for iOS Automation and provide sample workflows.

    GoodReader
    GoodReader on the App Store on iTunes
    Workflow Actions on Reddit
    Instapaper
    Drafts | Agile Tortoise
    Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere! on the App Store on iTunes
    Editorial for iOS
    Editorial on the App Store on iTunes
    Contrast | Launch Center Pro
    Launch Center Pro on the App Store on iTunes
    nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com
    Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
    Mac App Store - Marked 2
    TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility
    Write. App — An iOS plain text editing app that's not your editor or mother.
    Vesper. Collect your thoughts.
    Vesper on the App Store on iTunes
    TaskPaper — Simple to-do list software for Mac
    Mac App Store - TaskPaper
    Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    Mac App Store - Byword
    Byword on the App Store on iTunes
    TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky
    App Extensions - Apple Developer
    1Password
    Plex: Your media on all your devices
    Huffduffer
    Clips App: iOS 8 Clipboard Manager
    Clips - Copy and paste anywhere with widget and keyboard on the App Store on iTunes
    Clips Review: Actionable Clipboard Management for iOS 8 – MacStories
    Deliveries: a package tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
    Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store on iTunes
    Mac App Store - Deliveries: a package tracker
    Inquisitive - Relay FM
    New Tech City: Growing Up Digital: 3 Truths for the Adults - WNYC
    Mac Power Users #214: Tech in Education - Relay FM

    David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher.

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