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


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Running Time: 49:00

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