For Mac Eyes Only

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Brian and Dave to discuss the 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric respond to a LinkedIn article on Apple and Google compatibility, follow-up on a couple Yosemite woes (with happy endings!), and share some feedback from Brian on our last FMEO After Show.

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 314, Eric and I briefly discuss alternative broadband options, the artificial hardware limitations found in the current Macintosh lineup, if my current MacBook Pro will be the last portable Mac I’ll ever own, what rumors of a 12” MacBook Air might mean, and ... distraction-free productivity.

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss the recent dust-up over Apple's software quality 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.

In this episode of FMEO On the Road, Barry speaks with Ben Zaleski of Grip & Shoot.

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 313, we include bit and pieces of the conversations that we had long after the show was over and this time out, Eric, Barry and I continue talking Mac history, alternative SSD options, digital movie distribution, the passing of Joe Cocker and...just how “old” IS 40 anyway?

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Barry, and Eric share their last minute gift idea picks for the Mac user in your life. With special "Across the Pond" appearance by Gary Malpas.