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Stephen Millard, an IT professional and blogger at ThoughtAsylum, shares his insights on Mac automation and productivity. He highlights favorite apps like Alfred and discusses the evolution from DSLRs to smartphone photography. The conversation dives deep into using automation tools like Bunch and Keyboard Maestro for streamlined workflows, while reflecting on the transition from Evernote to Obsidian. Millard also shares experiences with home automation systems, comparing Home Assistant with HomeKit, showcasing how tech can enhance daily life.

Stephen Millard, automation expert, shares ideas to automate Alfred and launches the Automators Obsidian Vault. Topics include creating efficient workflows, enhancing Drafts with Dr. Draffes, automating podcast episode transcriptions, correcting misspellings, and streamlining content creation using automation tools.