Friday, January 07, 2011

We've Moved!

If you've arrived at this site through an older link (or just happened to stumble upon us here), please be sure to head over to our all new For Mac Eyes Only site found at http://www.formaceyesonly.com!

And if you have a moment, please be sure to let the site who sent you here know that we've moved so they can update their site links.

Hope to see you there!
Mike

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Episode 200 LIVE! - 4 Dorks and a Little Lady

Episode #200

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Gary, Barry, Pam, and Eric as they take a look back at important Mac & Apple related stories of 2010, as well as offer up a few predictions for things we hope to see come from Apple in the new year.

> Mac StartUp Sound: How the Boot Sound Evolved
> MacBook Air
> OS X 10.7 Lion

Thanks to Justin.tv for hosting the live stream.


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Links to Know:
> Call Recorder
> CamTwist
> Soundflower
> Audio Hijack Pro
> Skype

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> For Mac Eyes Only on Twitter
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> Barry on Twitter
> Pam on Twitter

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Running Time: 1:41:55

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Come Join Us for FMEO Episode 200 - December 29th!

If you've ever wanted to be a fly on the wall for a FMEO round-table recording session, then tune in this Wednesday, December 29th at 1pm Central Time (11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, 7pm GMT) to join us for a special episode of For Mac Eyes Only with as many of TeamFMEO as I can cram into a virtual room ... and it's all to help celebrate our 200th episode of FMEO!

In the episode, Gary, Barry, Pam, Eric, and I plan to take a look back at our favorite Mac & Apple related stories of 2010, as well as offer up a few predictions for things we hope to see come from Apple in the new year.

You'll be able to catch all the action, including live streaming audio and the chat room, by pointing your favorite Mac browser to*:

http://live.formaceyesonly.com OR http://live.fmeo.tv

Hope to see you then!

Mike

p.s. Don't worry if you can't make it, the audio from the session will be released as a regular episode of For Mac Eyes Only soon after we're done.


*The content will be streaming using Justin.tv which means that you'll need a browser that supports Flash to listen in.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Mele Kaliki-Mac-a

Episode #199

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike on enjoying the simple things during the holidays, Vimeo Video School, GoogleDNS Woes for Apple TV?, iPad Owner's Manual, Library Okays iNoise, iPhoto Update, Dropbox Turns 1.0, Own an Original Mac Icon, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Printing MobileMe Gallery Photos, HTML Editor Options for the Mac.


News:
> Apple Joins with Microsoft, Oracle, and EMC to Buy Novell Patents
> Developers Told to Submit Mac Apps by Dec. 31
> LittleIpsum
> iAd Producer Dev Kit Released
> Apple Publishes Six Free Dev Books to iBookstore
> NVIDIA Leaves Chipset Business
> Vimeo Video School
> 3rd Party DNS Causing Issues for Apple TV HD Streaming?
> Hyundai Publishes Owner's Manual as iPad App
> Australian Library Opens Rumpus Room
> UPDATE: iPhoto 9.1.1
> UPDATE: AirPort Utility 5.5.2
> UPDATE: AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.5.2
> UPDATE: Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.5
> UPDATE: iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2
> UPDATE: Opera 11
> UPDATE: Dropbox 1.0
> UPDATE: BlackBerry Desktop Software 2.0
> UPDATE: Windows Phone 7 Connector Beta
> FUN NEWS: Susan Kare Prints


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Mobile operators want it all ways!
> European Commission Roaming Tariffs
> Thieves don’t prosper
> Nokia Sues Apple
> Exclusive iPad Magazine
> Grocery Techno fun


Listener E-mail:

Question: Barb wonders how to print photos from a friend's MobileMe Gallery.

Question: Bob's looking for a few good HTML editors for the Mac.
> Adobe Dreamweaver
> Freeway
> Flux
> Coda
> Taco HTML
> BBEdit


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Running Time: 37:56

Monday, December 20, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Undo Closed Tabs and Windows in Safari

Quick Tip #124

If you've ever accidentally closed a tab or window in Safari and wanted to know how to get it back again, this week's tip tells you how.

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Running Time: 2:04

Thursday, December 16, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Pass the Applenog

Episode #198

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike's Last Minute Gift Guide 2010, Mac App Store Launch Date, Sandy Bridge on the Way, Legal Tussles Abound, Canadian iBookstore, Apple Updates Ping, Epic UDK Available, iTunes and Other Apple Updates, Amiga on iOS, the LEGO Antikythera Mechanism, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels with Dan, Stop iPhoto from Launching on Sync, QuickTip 122 Follow-up from Fellow Mac Podcaster.

For Mac Eyes Only Last-Minute Gift Guide 2010

Gifts For Mac Users:
> BackPack Shelf for iMac or Cinema Display
> Western Digital External Hard Drives
> Seagate External Hard Drives
> BookEndz Docks
> Elgato EyeTV
> MacSlaps
> Unique Skins custom skins

Gifts For iPhone & iPad Users:
> UpStand
> Mophie Juice Pack Portable Batteries

For All Apple Fanatics:
> Revolution in the Valley (Amazon Link)
> The Cult of Mac (Amazon Link)
> Give the Gift of Yourself! Some ideas include:
  • Help Organize an iPhoto Library
  • Provide Tips for Maintaining a Mac
  • One to One training on Installing Apps, Converting File, Ripping CDs, etc


News:
> BREAKING: Mac App Store Launching January 6th
> RUMOR: Sandy Bridge Coming to Future MacBooks?
> Interval Research Group Lawsuit Setback
> Japanese Publishers Cry Foul
> Ministry of Canadian Heritage Approves iBookstore
> Netflix Streaming Deal with Disney/ABC
> Playlists Added to Ping
> iTun.es to Shorten Ping Tweets
> Delta Airlines Charging Stations
> HP Adds AirPrint via Firmware Updates
> Epic Games UDK Coming Thursday (Today!)
> UPDATE: iTunes 10.1.1
> iTunes 10.1.1 Causing Crashes?
> UPDATE: Aperture 3.1.1
> UPDATE: 2nd Gen Apple TV Firmware 4.1.1
> UPDATE: Canon Printer Drivers 2.4.1
> UPDATE: FujiXerox Printer Drivers 2.1
> UPDATE: Lexmark Printer Drivers 2.3.1
> UPDATE: LED Cinema Display Firmware Update 1.0
> UPDATE: iBooks 1.2 (iTunes Store Link)
> UPDATE: MS Office 2011 14.0.2
> UPDATE: Comic Life 2.0
> UPDATE: Firefox 3.6.13
> Mozilla Patches 13 Vulnerabilities in Firefox
> GAMING: Amiga Emulator Coming to iOS
> FUN NEWS: Apple Engineer Builds Antikythera Mechanism from LEGO
> FUN NEWS: Nature.com's "Ancient Astronomy: Mechanical Inspiration"


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Virgin France now has iPhone
> Danish paper to sue Apple. I think not.
> Resellers new Store
> 3 unlimited or should that read 3 Free?
> UK iTunes 12 days of Christmas
> Spotify still on in the UK?
> iTunes HD Movie sales in UK
> Best Album & Song
> Original Apple Logo

Web Travels With Dan:
> Free iTunes Downloads
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Justin asks how to stop iPhoto from opening when he connects his iPhone to the Mac.

Feedback: Guy from MyMac.com Podcast offers another suggestion for converting old graphics on the Mac.
> Lemke Software's Graphic Converter


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Running Time: 46:52

Monday, December 13, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Send Files As Attachments Using Automator

Quick Tip #123

If you'd like to be able to right-click any Finder item and send it as an attachment to a new Mail message, this week's tip tells you how to create your own "Send As Attachment" service using Automator.


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Running Time: 2:50

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Market Share Madness

Episode #197

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike on worrying too much about market share, Apple Clarifies Mac App Store Rules, Dock Connector Power Drain, Edmodo, Apple's CEO of the Decade, New Apple Campus Utopia, Skitch Finally leaves Beta, More Verizon iPhone Rumors, Transparent Mac SE History, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Mac Dumps User to Login, and How to Control iPad from an iPhone?

News:
> Apple Says No Demos or Trialware in Mac App Store
> RUMOR: Mac App Store Launch Next Week?
> Apple Seeds 10.6.6 Beta 2
> Apple Reduces iPad Dock Connector Power Levels
> Wisconsin School District Opens Doors to Gadgets
> Edmodo: A Social Network for the Classroom
> Steve Jobs: Corporate Rock Star
> Apple Employees Love Mr. Jobs Too!
> Apple Campus of the Future
> UPDATE: QuickTime 7.6.9
> UPDATE: MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.0
> UPDATE: Microsoft Office 2008 12.2.8
> UPDATE: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215
> UPDATE: FlickrExport 4.0
> UPDATE: Skitch 1.0
> RUMOR: Verizon to Pay to Keep iPhone from Competition?
> RUMOR: White iPhone in Spring 2011?
> Woz on HP Turning Down Apple I Design Five Times
> FUN NEWS: The History of the Clear Macintosh SE


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> International BBC iPlayer
> European Data and Voice Roaming charges no more?
> UK 3’s iPad deal
> Smash and Grab
> Danish Bacon?
> iTunes Rival Sky Songs to Close
> iBarbie


Listener E-mail:

Question: Why is Demar's MacBook Pro randomly dumping him to the login screen?

Question: How can Brad control video on his iPad from his iPhone?


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Running Time: 44:15

Monday, December 06, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Rescue Old Clip Art Using Preview

Quick Tip #122

Do you have favorite clip art images from your Windows days, but don't know how to rescue them from your old Word docs? This week's quick tip offers a way to save those images to your Mac using Preview.

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Running Time: 2:44

Thursday, December 02, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - In The Mac's Technicolor World

Episode #196

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike's Mac App Store mea culpa, Mobile Safari Spoofing, Apple Buys HP Land, Google Editions, Scribble on iPad with LightBoard, Trees in Google Earth, Unreal Dev Kit News, iMac Ant Farm, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels With Dan, Deleting Mail in iOS 4.2, Loading Linux via Boot Camp.

News:
> Spoofing Mobile Safari on the iPhone
> Woz Says Apple Returning Home with Latest Purchase
> PhotoFast's MacBook Air SSD Upgrade Kit is No More
> Google Set to Launch Google Editions
> Griffin's LightBoard for iPad
> UPDATE: RapidWeaver 5.0
> UPDATE: Google Earth 6 Allows Views of Forest AND Trees
> UPDATE: Adobe Flash Player 10.2 Beta
> UPDATE: Flock 3.5 Speeds Up
> UPDATE: Evernote 2.0 Beta
> GAMING: Epic's Unreal Dev Kit Coming Soon
> GAMING: Infinity Blade for iOS Coming Dec. 9th
> RUMOR: Collections Coming to iBooks App?
> FUN NEWS: iMac Ant Farm (eBay Listing)


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> UK Trafford Apple Store Refurb
> Blogger hates Apple Retail working experience
> More Cork Jobs?
> Sebastian Vettel, iPhone user
> Remote Control your car (Model)?
> iAds and Renault
> UK subsidised iPads
> All Angels
> Real Writing with iPhone notepad

Web Travels With Dan:
> Apopvent Calendar 2010
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Ross is Looking for Setting to Delete Mail in iOS 4.2.

Question: Phil wonders if he can load Linux using Boot Camp.
> Ubuntu's Official WubiGuide
> Low End Mac's Steps to load Ubuntu via Windows


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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Running Time: 36:15

Monday, November 29, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Safer Browsing with OpenDNS

Quick Tip #121

Looking for an easy way to determine if a website is legit? This week's tip tells how to use OpenDNS to help secure your Mac at home.

The OpenDNS numbers to use are:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Read more here: http://www.opendns.com/

What is DNS?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System

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Running Time: 3:30

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - A Macsgiving Holiday

Episode #195

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: A bit shorter episode this Thanksgiving week, iOS 4.2.1, Apple TV Update, iOS 4.2 jailbreak, iWork App Updates, Boot Camp 2011, ACN in UK, Netflix Price Hike, GameSalad Goes Free, Black Friday Specials for Mac Users, Woz on How Apple Got Its Name, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond.

News:
> iOS 4.2.1 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Released
> iNEWS: Mobile Safari Adds Tools for Web Devs
> UPDATE: iOS 4.1 for Apple TV
> iNEWS: Redsn0w Jailbreak Readied for iOS 4.2
> UPDATE: Pages for iOS 1.3
> UPDATE: Keynote for iOS 1.3
> UPDATE: Numbers for iOS 1.3
> iNEWS: Printopia Brings AirPrint to all Printers
> iNEWS: Foxconn Denies Sale of Parts to 3rd Parties
> MacTech's Boot Camp 2011
> Apple Rolls Out Apple Consultants Network in UK
> Netflix Streaming Only Plan Brings Price Increase for DVD Fans
> GameSalad Offers Free Basic Plan for Game Devs.
> UPDATE: BusyCal 1.5
> UPDATE: Boinx iStopMotion 2.5 Adds Tilt-Shift
> BLACK FRIDAY: Steep Discounts on Office:Mac 2011
> BLACK FRIDAY: One Day Apple Shopping Event
> BLACK FRIDAY RUMOR: Best Buy to Sell $50 iTunes GC for $40?
> RUMOR: iOS 4.3 to Launch in December?
> FUN NEWS: Original Apple I Sold!
> FUN NEWS: Woz on How Apple Got Its Name.


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Britain’s Favoured Beatles Single.
> Lots of Beatles Sales.
> iPad rolling out.
> Integrated SIM? NO WAY.
> iPad subsidized?
> Financial iPad subsidy
> Here come the iAds!
> Black Friday in EU Apple stores?
> Christie’s Sale
> Care please! More care.


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Running Time: 35:08

Thursday, November 18, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Essential Apps Strikes Back

Episode #194

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Our 5th Annual Essential Apps for New Mac Users, Beatles Land in iTunes Store, Java Support via OpenJDK, Tech Books Hit iBookstore, iOS Edges Toward Release, AirPrint Solutions, Google Voice for iPhone, Original Apple I to Bring Big Bucks, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, PDFs Not Opening in Safari.

Essential Mac Apps for New Mac Users 2010: we go back to basics this year for our 5th Annual list of Top 10 apps that everyone should consider loading on their new Mac.

This Year's List:
10) MobileMe
9) VMware Fusion
8) iWork '09
7) 1Password
6) HandBrake / VLC
5) Dropbox
4) Perian / Windows Media Components for QuickTime (Flip4Mac)
3) Adium
2) Growl
1) Carbon Copy Cloner

News:
> Apple and the Day We'll Never Forget
> Apple Contributes to OpenJDK Project
> Amazon Studios Launches for Aspiring Filmmakers
> NVIDIA's Quadro 4000 for Mac Pro
> Apple Store Youth Workshops
> Pearson and Peachpit eBooks in iBookstore
> Apple Banning White iPhone 4s on eBay?
> Trouble for White iPhone 4 Conversion Kit Seller
> iNEWS: iOS 4.2.1 GM Released
> iNEWS: Printopia Brings AirPrint to all Printers
> iNEWS: Google Voice for iPhone
> UPDATE: Safari 5.0.3
> UPDATE: Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger
> UPDATE: EFI Firmware Update 2 for MacBook and MacBook Pro
> UPDATE: Boot Camp Software Update 3.2
> UPDATE: iTunes 10.1
> UPDATE: OS X Server 10.6.5 Re-Released
> UPDATE: Wirecast 4
> GAMING: Grand Theft Auto Comes to Mac via Cider
> FUN NEWS: Original Apple I at Auction


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> iTunes VOD No 1 in France
> Movies spreading over EU, well...nearly
> Apple TV in more EU countries
> French Apple Jobs
> French Universities like Macs also ?
> Apple selling everywhere in France
> Exciting App? Not really.
> Lithuanian Protesters
> Me Thinks it's Actually Black Friday Week
> Apple I for Sale


Listener E-mail:

Question: PDFs are hanging up Jerry's Safari


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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Running Time: 54:56

Monday, November 15, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Sort Apps by Genre

Quick Tip #120

Finding it difficult to locate the app you've been wanting to load onto your iDevice? Give the iTunes Genres View a try to help make locating an app just a little bit easier.

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Running Time: 2:27

Thursday, November 11, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - And the Bonehead of the Year Award Goes to...

Episode #193

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike's thoughts on Xserve's departure, Wi-Gear On...Then Off, OS X 10.6.5, Skype 5 Beta Out, iPod Touch Gamepad Buttons?, Dead Pixel Policies, Ars Smashes Flash, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels With Dan, MobileMe Renewals, Buying a Used Mac.

News:
> Apple EOL's Xserve
> Mac Pro Server Added to Product Line
> Apple Buys Wi-Gear Bluetooth Tech
> Wi-Gear CEO Says: Umm, No they didn't
> Mac App Store Squatters
> Toshiba's SSD Upgrade for MacBook Air
> Core Security Releases Leopard Security Warning
> Oops, never mind! UPDATE: Security Update 2010-007 for Leopard
> UPDATE: OS X 10.6.5
> UPDATE: iPhoto 9.1
> UPDATE: Snow Leopard HP Printer Drivers 2.5.2
> UPDATE: MainStage 2.1.2
> UPDATE: Digital Camera RAW Update 3.4
> UPDATE: Microsoft Office 2011 14.0.1
> UPDATE: 1Password 3.5
> UPDATE: Skype 5 Beta: Great Features, Horrible UI
> GAMING: LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Lands Friday
> GAMING: Stick on Buttons Turn iPhone into Gamepad
> Apple's Leaked Dead Pixel Policy
> FUN FUD NEWS: Ars Sez Flash is Battery Vampire


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> iOS can still see Street View data in Germany
> App Store Squatters?
> Who’s worried about the rise of tablets?
> Ant Music or is that App Music?
> London Underground WiFi?
> French Music
> Mobile Mac?
> iPod Booths Noooooo!
> MacBook Air getting good reviews, despite it’s price

Web Travels With Dan:
> TripIt
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Jonathan looking for reason to renew MobileMe while Rob wonders about converting trial subscription to a full one.

Question: Phil looking for tips when buying a used Mac.
> EveryMac.com
> PowerMax's Stolen Apple Products Database
> Apple's Special Deals on Mac


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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Running Time: 49:00

Monday, November 08, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Archiving Old Contacts

Quick Tip #119

Do you have some contacts that you'd like to remove from Address Book but maybe aren't quite ready to delete altogether? You can Archive them instead. This week's tip tells you how.

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Running Time: 1:56

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Fine and Handy

Episode #192

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike discusses four favorite ways to backup a Mac, Genius Recommendations Return, MacBook Air Display Problems, Flash PDF Exploit Surfaces, International Price Cuts for Mini, Unlocked German iPhone 4, iBookstore Opens Down Under, iPhoto 11 Update Patch, 10.6.5 Imminent?, iOS 4.2 Gold Master, Home Icon on the Road, Web Travels With Dan, Possible Solution for iPhone Volume Problem, Linux within Parallels.

News:
> AppleCare Transferable to New Products
> Genius Recommendations Return in iTunes Sidebar
> 90 Second Previews Coming to iTunes Store
> RUMOR: iTunes Extras Coming to Apple TV?
> Apple Stops Personal Shopping Program
> MacBook Air Screen Flicker and Freezing
> Adobe Flash PDF Exploit
> Mac Mini Price Cut in UK and Europe
> Unlocked iPhone 4 Available in Germany
> Australian iBookstore Open for Business
> Cult of Mac's Lee Unkrich Interview
> MacDirectory's Al Gore Interview
> iPhoto '11 9.0.1
> UPDATE: Logic Pro 9.1.3
> UPDATE: Logic Express 9.1.3
> UPDATE: Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5
> iPhoto '11 Calendar Creation Support On the Way
> UPDATE: Adium 1.4
> RUMOR: OS X 10.6.5 Coming Soon?
> RUMOR: iOS 4.2 Golden Master
> RUMOR: Final Cut Pro Update to be All 64bit?
> FUN NEWS: The Home Sweet Home Project


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Features:

Web Travels With Dan:
> App Sites
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Jason offers his thoughts on what might be causing Rob's iPhone volume woes.

Question: Phil wonders how hard it is to install Linux in a virtual machine.
> Ubuntu Server
> Ubuntu Desktop


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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Running Time: 40:45

Monday, November 01, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Timeline" Editing in iMovie '11

Quick Tip #118

This week's tip tells you how to turn on a couple new features that iMovie '11 added to help iMovie HD fans feel more at home: Horizontal Clip Views and Detailed Audio Waveforms.

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Running Time: 2:36

Thursday, October 28, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Disrupt, Divide and Conquer

Episode #191

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike's thoughts on the Mac App Store, New Trojan Horse to Watch For, SSD Upgrade for MacBook Air, NaNoWriMo Preview of Scrivener 2, Project Rome, Why IS the White iPhone Delayed?, Banana Junior 6000!, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels With Dan, Volume Problems with iPhone, Converting FLAC to Mac.

News:
> New Cross-platform Trojan Horse Targets Macs
> FaceTime Beta Revealed Too Much (now fixed!)
> iOS 4.1 Passcode Lock Hack
> Apple Partners with Unisys for the Enterprise
> PhotoFast Solid State Upgrade for New MacBook Air
> iPhoto 11 Upgraders Reporting Data Loss?
> UPDATE: Aperture 3.1
> UPDATE: Apple ProKit 6.0.1
> UPDATE: MacBook Air Software Update 1.0
> UPDATE: Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3
> Macs to Ship Without Flash Pre-installed
> UPDATE: Free Preview of Scrivener 2 until Dec 7th
> UPDATE: Adobe Project Rome
> UPDATE: Adobe HTML5 Video Player Widget
> iNEWS: White iPhone Case Leaking Light?
> iNEWS: Shutterfly for iPad (iTunes Link)
> FUN NEWS: RetroMacCast's Banana Junior 6000


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Apple Consultants
> Galaxy Tab “how low can you go?”
> Sony giving back VAT
> iPod Levies, no more?
> Tesco’s Big Brother?
> The Guardian App
> UK Christmas Gifts
> Opera Mini Stats
> R2D2 and C3PO in Curry’s

Web Travels With Dan:
> App Hall of Fame
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Rob's iPhone volume is too low. Is there anything he can do?

Question: Bob needs to mass convert a directory of FLAC files.
> Max


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Running Time: 48:30

Monday, October 25, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Reply to Mail Messages Using iChat

Quick Tip #117

If you use both Apple Mail and iChat, there's a quick way to reply to email messages using iChat, and this week's tip tells you how.

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Running Time: 1:55

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Reaction Time: Back to the Mac Event

Episode #190

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Gary, Barry, and Eric as they provide first-hand reactions to Apple's Back to the Mac Event as it unfolds.

> iLife '11
> MacBook Air
> FaceTime for the Mac
> OS X 10.7 "Lion" Sneak Peek

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> Ars Technica's Infinite Loop
> Gizmodo


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Running Time: 1:41:42

Monday, October 18, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - Going Places in the Finder

Quick Tip #116

This week's Quick Tip offers up another selection of handy keystrokes to know for going places in the Finder.

Finder Keyboard Commands for Jumping to:
Applications - ⇧⌘A
Utilities - ⇧⌘U
Documents - ⇧⌘O
Desktop - ⇧⌘D
Home - ⇧⌘H
Computer - ⇧⌘C
iDisk - ⇧⌘I
Network - ⇧⌘K

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Running Time: 2:25

Friday, October 15, 2010

FMEO Quick Tips are Moving to a New Home!


FMEO Quick Tips are on the move ... to Mondays!

Watch your feeds for our next Quick Tip that's headed your way this Monday, October 18th.

Talk to you then!

Mike

Thursday, October 14, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - For Now, We'll Just Call It Leo

Episode #189

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Simple hurdles to overcome when guiding Windows users to a Mac, Apple Ready to Unveil Next Big Cat, .Mac HomePage Reminder, Mac Museum Sells, Largest Mall Apple Store Opening, Windows Phone 7 Support for the Mac?, Greenpois0n Released, iPhone Launches into Space, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels With Dan, Slow MacBook Pro, Windows Users Can't Hear Video.

News:
> What's coming in Apple Back to the Mac Event?
> Apple Now Owns Pinch to Zoom?
> Motorola Claims 18 Patent Violations by Apple
> iPad Arrives at Walmart October 15th
> Apple's Deadline for .Mac HomePage Looms
> Say Goodbye to GOOG-411
> Michigan University Digital Media Course Includes iPad
> RUMOR: Slide-on Cases Cracking iPhone 4 Backs?
> Largest Mall-Based Apple Store Opening in St Louis
> Mac Museum of Franklin Park NJ *SOLD*
> Shapedad's Stylus Sock for iPad
> UPDATE: MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4
> UPDATE: MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.4
> UPDATE: Office 2008 12.2.7
> UPDATE: Office 2004 11.6.1
> UPDATE: Office Open XML Converter 1.1.7
> Windows Phone 7 Sync Software Coming to OS X
> UPDATE: Nike+ GPS Updated (iTunes Link)
> UPDATE: Official Greenpois0n Jailbreak Released
> UPDATE: App Scanner for OS X
> UPDATE: GameSalad's Direct Publishing Model
> FUN NEWS: iPhone Launched Into Space


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> iPad on contract?
> Three having a go at O2
> iPhone goes multi-carrier in Germany
> French Subsidized Music
> White iPhone
> Apple's move in Europe

Web Travels With Dan:
> FAAD (Free App A Day)
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: What could be slowing down Andrew's Mac?

Question: Windows users can't play David's iPhone videos.
> iTunes 10.0.1 for Windows


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> Apple's Find Out How
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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Running Time: 44:42

Thursday, October 07, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - Like So Many Albums in a Milk Crate

Episode #188

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: No editorial this week, Want to Join TeamFMEO?, NVIDIA Settlement, Final Cut Studio Delays, iPhones and UDID Concerns, Facebook and Ping Still to Come?, Cherokee Language in iOS, Pubit! for Small Press, Critical Acrobat Flaws Patched, New MacBook Air?, Mac Museum for Sale, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels With Dan, Annotate PDFs on the iPhone, Using a Mac Mini as Media Server.

News:
> NVIDIA Settlement for Some MacBook Pro Owners
> Apple in CoverFlow Patent Mess
> RUMOR: Final Cut Studio Delayed to 2011?
> Potential UDID Privacy Issues?
> Xmarks Not Dead!? Maybe it's resting...
> Facebook Thinks Ping Deal May Happen
> Cherokee Language Support in iOS 4.1
> Apple TV USB Restore Mode
> B&N Pubit! Expands Options for Small Press
> UPDATE: Adobe Acrobat Pro and Reader 9.4 Critical Update
> UPDATE: Pixelmator 1.6.2 brings WebP Support
> UPDATE: SugarSync App Offers File and Folder Sync
> UPDATE: Amazon Kindle App for iOS (iTunes)
> UPDATE: Apple MobileMe Gallery App! (iTunes)
> UPDATE: WordPress 2.6 for iOS (iTunes)
> Intel App to Port ARM to ATOM?
> GAMING: HacX for iPad and iPhone
> RUMOR: iLife '11 (iLife '10??) Rumors Persist?
> RUMOR: New MacBook Air On The Way?
> FUN NEWS: The Mac Museum of Franklin Park NJ for Sale!(via RetroMacCast)


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Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Tourist App must go!
> BT File sharing
> German iPhones
> Edinburgh Apple Store
> Adidas: No iAdi-Ads!
> Phorm's legacy
> Mercedes likes the iPad
> UK Prime Minister, no Apple Fan Boy
> Breakthrough Breast Cancer Site
> Imagine!

Web Travels With Dan:
> Apple TV Hacks
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mail:

Question: Mark would like to annotate PDFs on his iPhone
> GoodReader for iPhone (iTunes)
> Aji Annotate PDF (iTunes)
Also See:
> GoodReader for iPad (iTunes)
> PDF Expert for iPad (iTunes)
> iAnnotate PDF for iPad (iTunes)

Question: Russ looking for ways to use a Mac Mini Media Server as well as how to manage it from afar.
> Perian
> Flip4Mac
> Elgato Tuners
> Plex
> ScreenSharingMenulet


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> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

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> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
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Running Time: 46:26