257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI

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257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI

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May 18, 2015

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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.

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

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May 18, 2015

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Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users, one geek at a time since 2009. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.

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257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI

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