FMEO After Show – The Flying Car

After Show Episode #3

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 315, Eric and I debate the merits of Apple’s iCloud vs Google’s cloud, the importance of questioning the status quo, Apple’s hardware longevity, bringing Skype 2.8 back from the grave, and we broach the topic of Apple’s rumored electric car a week before the rumor mills themselves kicked into top gear.

This episode was recorded on February 14th, 2015.
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For Mac Eyes Only – ListenerPalooza ’15

Season 9, Episode 8 (#314)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss the recent dust-up over Apple’s software quality and…it’s ListenerPalooza ’15! We tackle listener questions on switching iPhones, copying DVDs to the Mac, using Apple TV “in the wild”, Configuring the Mac’s auto-updates by location, and how to schedule iTunes to launch during peak download hours.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: WWDC 2014 Keynote

Episode #304

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the WWDC 2014 Keynote where Apple launched OS X Yosemite, iOS 8, a variety of new APIs for app developers to latch on to in iOS, an all new programming language, and a new graphics technology to improve gaming performance in iOS called Metal.

NEWS:

> OS X Yosemite
> iOS 8
> Mac and iOS Integration
> Family Sharing
> iCloud Drive
> Health
> Swift
> iOS 8 SDK

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

CONTACT US:

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us

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Running Time: 2:27:09

* 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 – Another Bicycle for the Mind

Episode #302

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined once again by Eric and Barry to discuss what it means to innovate, Apple’s role as innovator in the marketplace, and how Apple’s innovations of the past as well as innovations yet-to-come will continue to lead the industry well into the future.
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FMEO.TV – Securing Data in the Cloud

FMEO.TV Episode #024

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike shows how to add a little extra security to your cloud-based files using utilities built into your Mac.

Running Time: 14m 29s

FMEO.TV – Build an OS X / macOS (up to 12.0!) Boot Disk

FMEO.TV Episode #023

UPDATED to include up to macOS Monterey!

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike shows how to build Mavericks USB boot media using OS X’s built-in createinstallmedia command.

Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey UPDATE: Great news! This command works just as well for versions of OS X and macOS up through Monterey! Simply substitute the correct file name in the Terminal command below and away you go!

Note the slight change with 10.13 – 10.15, 11.0 & 12.0. The –applicationpath switch has been deprecated (no longer needed).

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FMEO.TV – Automating the Apple Home

FMEO.TV Episode #022

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry explore the practical (and not so practical) ways Apple users can take advantage of the world of home automation.

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FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: Games! (and Other Cool Stuff)

FMEO.TV Episode #021

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life.

In this, our final Gift Guide segment, Barry shares some of his favorite iOS games to give this year and Mike suggests a truly last minute gift that ANY Apple fanatic should love.

iOS Gift Suggestions

> Apple Gift Cards
> Pixelmator for OS X
> iTunes Books
> Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith (iBookstore Link)
> Quell Memento (App Store Link)
> Super Squares (App Store Link)
> Plants vs Zombies (App Store Link)
> Atari’s Greatest Hits (App Store Link)
> M.U.L.E. (App Store Link)
> iCade by ION Audio
> Words With Friends (App Store Link)
> Dots: A Game About Connecting (App Store Link)

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Running Time: 16m 35s

FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: iOS Gear

FMEO.TV Episode #020

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life. This time, Barry suggests a few of his favorite gift ideas for the iPhone user and Mike shares his new favorite tablet case.

iOS Gift Suggestions

> olloclip Telephoto + Circular Polarizing iPhone Lens
> Speck Products CandyShell Grip for iPhone 5/5s
> Complete Protection Kit by booq
> Chicago Blackhawks 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Champions Case by ThinShield
> GelaSkins custom iPhone and Tablet skins
> The Ridge by Devicewear (avail. for multiple devices)
> Detour 360 by Devicewear (avail. for multiple devices)

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Running Time: 14m 33s

FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: Power & Desktop Gear

FMEO.TV Episode #019

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life. This time, Barry shares some gift ideas for keeping your gadgets powered on the go as well as a few desktop accessories for the Mac.

Power and Desktop Gift Suggestions

> POWERLITE by Macally
> HyperJuice Plug
> PlugBug Charger by Twelve South
> BookBook for MacBook Air/Pro
> Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop by Microsoft
> Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse
> Apple Magic Mouse
> Apple Wireless Keyboard
> Logitech Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac
> Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard K811
> Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini.

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Running Time: 16m 15s