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Matthew Guay

Matthew Guay is an editor and writer in Bangkok. When he's not writing, he's likely reading a new book or exploring random streets in a new city. Follow Matthew at @maguay.

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Write faster: Your manual to Markdown, the web's simplest plain-text syntax

Writing only requires words, a bit of punctuation, and perhaps some paragraph breaks to organize thoughts. Headings, italicized text, images, fancy quotes, footnotes, bullet points and more are just decoration.

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How to take a screenshot on a Mac

Macs come with screenshot tools to capture precisely what you want—your full screen, a specific window with or without its shadow, or just a small section of your screen. The only problem is, Macs hide their screenshot tools behind keyboard shortcuts.

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How to trigger automation from QR codes and NFC tags with Zapier

Learn how you can kick off Zapier's automated workflows with just a quick snap or scan from your mobile device.

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App tutorials

How to use templates to quickly make new notes in Evernote

Putting together a set format and reusing it every time can speed up your note-taking process. Here's how to take notes faster in Evernote with templates.

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