FMEO After Show – No Affinity for Adobe

After Show Episode #5

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 323, Eric and I discuss the new Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator replacements: Affinty Designer and Affinity Photo, the value of subscription software, why Mike is done with Adobe, and Microsoft’s re-awakening under Satya Nadella.

This episode was recorded on July 31st, 2015.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Climbing to the Summit

Season 9, Episode 17 (#323)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric dig a little deeper into “El Cap” and discuss OS X’s new System Integrity Protection, Metal, the updated Two-Factor Authentication and more.
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For Mac Eyes Only – It Goes by the Name “El Cap”

Season 9, Episode 16 (#322)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Brian and Dave to discuss Apple Watch sales numbers, the release of El Cap’s public beta and safe ways to test the latest OS on your Mac, and we attempt to find a solution to Brian’s Apple ID split amongst multiple users…and the problems that come along with doing that.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: WWDC 2015 Keynote

Season 9, Episode 15 (#321)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary and Eric to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the WWDC 2015 Keynote where Apple debuted OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, WatchOS 2, and their new streaming music, radio, and social service called Apple Music.

NEWS:

> OS X El Capitan
> iOS 9
> watchOS 2
> Apple Music

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

CONTACT US:

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us

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Running Time: 2:14:47

* 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 – Planet of the Essential Apps

Episode #320

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Brian present our 9th Annual list of Essential Apps for Mac users plus a few bonus essential apps that just missed landing on this year’s list. Plus an update on Macstock 2015!

> Macstock Conference & Expo 2015
> Midwest MacBBQ
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For Mac Eyes Only – Apple Watch and a BBQ Too!

Season 9, Episode 13 (#319)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Barry share the story behind the Midwest MacBBQ, reveal some new details about Macstock 2015, and recap Barry’s first week with the Apple Watch including his impressions of Apple’s new device, the challenges he’s faced, as well as some of his favorite apps.

> Macstock Conference & Expo 2015
> Midwest MacBBQ
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For Mac Eyes Only – Macstock Special: Guy and Gaz

Season 9, Episode 12 (#318)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gaz & Guy of the MyMac.com podcast to debut Macstock Conference & Expo 2015, take a quick peek at Guy’s session at the conference, and discuss the Mac’s longevity and value to its users.

> Macstock Conference & Expo 2015
> Midwest MacBBQ
> MyMac.com podcast
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FMEO After Show – The Seismometer Mac

After Show Episode #4

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 317, Eric and I discuss screen capture tools for the Mac, Gatekeeper and Mac security, running DOS games on your Mac, bringing apps BACK to the Mac, OneNote vs Evernote, and we take a walk down PC History Lane.

This episode was recorded on March 29th, 2015.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Productively Portable Mac

Season 9, Episode 11 (#317)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss the hay being made over the new MacBook and its single USB-C port, delve down memory lane with the eMac, and share thoughts on the new Microsoft Office for Mac Preview. Also this episode: a Time Machine question from Lisa, plus a follow-up to Frank’s App Store downloading dilemma.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Spring Forward Special Event

Season 9, Episode 10 (#316)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary, Barry, Eric and Brian to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the March 9th Special Event during which Apple unveils a new HBO exclusive, lowers the Apple TV’s price point, announces Apple Watch pricing and release dates, updates the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineup, and introduces us to the all new MacBook!

NEWS:

> HBO Now
> Apple TV
> Apple Watch
> HealthKit
> ResearchKit
> updated MacBook Pro
> updated MacBook Air
> All new, reinvented, MacBook

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

CONTACT US:

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us

Play Now

or Download the show here!

Running Time: 1:55:51

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