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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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. 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 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership