Mac Power Users

183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back

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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.

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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Guest Starring:

Merlin Mann

Links and Show Notes:

Links for this episode:

  • Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann
    Collected from: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann

  • News
  • Projects
  • Media
  • Speaking
  • http://www.merlinmann.com/bio/
  • FAQs
  • Contact

    • All things Merlin across the internet:

    • Merlin's site about personal productivity, life ha
    • Our audio-based Journal of Emotional Hygiene is fo
    • Back to Work
    • Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call wit
    • Video of Merlin's most famous work, the Inbox Zero
    • Video of Merlin's 2010 improvised Time & Attention
    • Video of Merlin's 'Patterns for Crativity' Talk at
    • Audio: Merlin Mann's MaxFunCon Talk on Creative Wo
    • kinda-famous
    • Merlin's Inbox Zero book site
    • Parietal Disgorgement Aid
    • You're minutes away from fearlessly tackling your
    • 5ives.com - Merlin's Lists of Five Things
    • 30 Seconds with Phone Guy - That Guy who's always
    • Nothing wrecks your living room decor quite like a
    • Merlin is 'hotdogsladies' on Twitter
    • Here's Merlin's most popular tweets
    • FAQs about Merlin's Work
    • FAQs about Hiring Merlin
    • Useful info to share in order to book a gig with M
    • right now

    • Merlin Mann on Mac Power Users
      - MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann
      • - MPU 046: Workflows with Merlin Mann II
      - MPU 091: Workflows with Merlin Mann III
      - MPU 132: Merlin Man Returns

    • Dropcam - Wi-Fi Video Monitoring with Cloud Recording. Setup in Minutes.
    • SmartThings | Home Automation, Home Security, and Peace of Mind
    • WeMo Home Automation
    • Put the internet to work for you. - IFTTT
    • Mac Power Users 176: Everyday Automation
    • Full Folder of Geek
      Screenshot from David's iPhone
    • WeMo Insight Switch
    • SmartThings – SmartThings Hub
    • Amazon- SmartThings Kit
    • Amazon - Belkin WeMo
    • Life & Smart Home Awesomation - Revolv
    • Z-Wave : Home control
    • It's Been 25 Years Since World Wide Web Debuted : NPR
      Since then it's transformed daily life. To look back at how far the web has evolved and where it may be headed in the next 25 years, Renee Montagne talks to Kevin Kelly, a founder of Wired magazine.

    • Mac Power Users 177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead | Mac Power Users
    • Meet hue | en-US
    • Amazon - Hue Lights
    • 5by5 | Back to Work #161: Zeitgeist Helmut
    • Canary - Smart home security for everyone
    • Canary: The first smart home security device for everyone | Indiegogo
    • Wireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from Sonos
    • Tech we’re looking forward to in 2014: a realist’s guide to CES | The Wirecutter
    • Always-On Dropcam Proves Helpful, However Creepy | Re/code
    • Readdle
    • Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
    • Drafts - Agile Tortoise
    • BetterTouchTool
    • Reeder
    • Unread — An RSS Reader
    • Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
    • Editorial for iPad
    • Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci
    • Mynd |
    • SAGA :: Choose your own adventure
    • Get Glympse: Glympse

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