For Mac Eyes Only – Taming Mac Emergencies

Season 10, Episode 9 (#333)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike’s presentation to the Suburban Chicago Apple User Group on Mac Emergencies*. In this talk, Mike discusses things that can go wrong with a Mac that can be easily solved by the user. This talk was given on March 12, 2006.
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For Mac Eyes Only – The Fallacies of Mac

Season 10, Episode 8 (#332)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Dave to discuss seven “fallacies” of Mac: misunderstandings of what the Mac can do or, more importantly, misconceptions about the platform that only we, those who’ve found the Joy of Mac, can squash! Becoming part of the Apple Community through Apple User Groups like SCAU…or by attending Macstock!
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For Mac Eyes Only – The Joy of Mac

Season 10, Episode 7 (#331)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss something no other computing platform can boast of: The Joy of Mac. Mike shares how Macstock came about and gives a sneak peak of Macstock 2016!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Pro v. Pro: Difficult but not Impossible!

Season 10, Episode 6 (#330)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary and Eric to end 2015 with a final debate on Pro v. Pro. Mike delves deeper into his inner geek and why he just can’t get all that worked up over portable products, and Eric goes “retro” with Cathode!
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For Mac Eyes Only – The Pro Predicament (aka The iPad Mammoth)

Season 10, Episode 5 (#329)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: The Madness Continues! Mike rolls on with a new editorial and then is joined by Brian to continue our exploration of the iPad Pro and its place alongside Apple’s other Pro devices including the MacBook Pro and the Mac Pro. Guest editorial letter by Darren D. And we ask: What would you miss most if Apple discontinued the Mac (or iPad) tomorrow?
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For Mac Eyes Only – A Design Decision

Season 10, Episode 4 (#328)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike brings back the opening editorial! Eric and Bob join Mike to discuss what it means to be a “Pro” app, design over function in app design, and debate ex-Apple designer’s contention that Apple is “destroying design”.
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For Mac Eyes Only – A ListenerPalooza of One

Season 10, Episode 3 (#327)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Eric to discuss why Eric dumped iMessage for Telegram, they debate the merits of Apple’s latest “Magic” hardware, and share ways to selectively migrate apps and files to a new Mac without using Migration Assistant. Mike announces the dates for Macstock 2016: July 16 & 17, 2016!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaching the Pinnacle of El Cap

Season 10, Episode 2 (#326)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Eric and Dave to take a look at some of El Cap’s hallmark features for folks who haven’t yet taken the plunge with the latest edition of OS X as well as dig a little deeper into the features that we personally like — and dislike!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Apple’s Hey Siri Event

Season 10, Episode 1 (#325)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary and Dave to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the “Hey Siri, Give Us a Hint” event where Apple gives a quick recap of the Apple Watch and watchOS 2, announces the iPad Pro, the all new Apple TV, and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

NEWS:

> Apple Watch
> watchOS 2
> iPad Pro
> Apple TV
> iPhone 6s
> 4K Video, Live Photos, and more in new camera.
> iPhone Upgrade Program
> New Reduced iCloud Storage Pricing
> New Move to iOS app Coming for Android
> OS X El Capitan coming Sept. 30th!
> The Recreated ZX Spectrum

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> TechCrunch
> Wired

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Running Time: 2:24:47

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – The All-Star Music Review

Season 9, Episode 18 (#324)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Barry, Brian, Dave, and Chuck to debate the merits of Apple Music and its services, explore where Apple’s competition might give it a run for the money, and discuss how the “idiosyncratic way” we listen to and use music should ultimately be our guide to choosing the music service that suits us best.
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