For Mac Eyes Only – In the Aftermath of Macstock

Season 10, Episode 17 (#341)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary in this “FMEO Classic” lineup to discuss the “not being there perspective” of Macstock 2016, important security patches in OS X 10.11.6 and iOS 9.3.3, what the discovery of Eleanor malware means to you, and a great app for backing up your Google account to your Mac.
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For Mac Eyes Only – And the Mice Will Play

Season 10, Episode 16 (#340)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: With Mike busy prepping for Macstock Weekend, Dave and Melissa take over hosting duties and discuss Melissa’s cable Internet woes, alternative routers to Apple’s AirPort lineup, the value of Apple User Groups, podcasting mics and adapters, the latest Mac malware scare, and Melissa shares an iOS App Pick.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Apple’s WWDC 2016 Keynote

Season 10, Episode 15 (#339)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Dave and Melissa provide their first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the 2016 WWDC Developer Conference keynote including updates to watchOS, expanded channels and remote for tvOS, the Mac’s “new” OS dubbed macOS Sierra, iOS 10, plus a new educational learning environment for the iPad called Swift Playgrounds.

NEWS:

> watchOS 3
> tvOS Update
> macOS Sierra
> iOS 10
> Swift Playgrounds

Additional Links to Know

> TheMacMommy
> Apple Keynote Podcast
> App Camp for Girls
> Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 30th Anniversary
> Desktop Curtain
> PowerPhotos
> One Piece
> IBM PCjr
> Arduino
> Raspberry Pi
> Woz becomes Australian Citizen

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

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Running Time: 2:32:59

* 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 – Future Mac

Season 10, Episode 14 (#338)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Dave discuss rumors leading up to WWDC 2016, Backup and WiFi tips, Are unmounted drives safe?, Xfinity without the phone, New life for old Mac Pros.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Gimme Back My Mac!

Season 10, Episode 13 (#337)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Dave, and Brian discuss resurgent ransomware concerns, the Apple Music file deletion problem, two cool new alternate keyboards for iOS, rotating video in iMovie, and troubleshooting Brian’s home AirPort network.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Mobile Malfunctions

Season 10, Episode 11 (#335)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Dave who gives some tips and tricks to help keep iOS running smoothly when your mobile device malfunctions. Plus: Celebrating Apple’s 40th birthday with a new iPad Pro and a freshly converted Windows user!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Apple’s Let Us Loop You In Event

Season 10, Episode 10 (#334)

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 “Let Us Loop You In” event where Apple … loops us in on what’s new with the Apple Watch, the Apple TV, the new 4″ iPhone SE, a smaller iPad Pro, as well as some updates on ResearchKit, iOS, CarPlay, and Apple’s environmental program, Apple Renew.

NEWS:

> Apple Watch with New “Spring Collection” Bands
> Apple TV Updates Coming
> ResearchKit and CareKit
> iOS 9.3 Update Released Today
> New iPhone SE
> New Smaller iPad Pro
> Apple Renew and “Liam” the Robot

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> iMore
> The Verge
> TechCrunch
> Wired
> MacRumors
> The Mac Observer
> TechRadar

CONTACT US:

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us

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Running Time: 1:38:07

* 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 – 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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