Episode #082
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike discusses the future of the iPod Touch, Canadian iPhone pricing, OS X 10.5.4, Tiger Security Updates, dialing the iPhone, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels with Dan, Lost photos, Cider games on a MacBook, iPhone and video podcasts, preferred wireless networks, and more on iTunes arrows issue.
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> Rogers Announces iPhone Rate Plans
> Petition Started at RuinediPhone.com
> me.com Addresses Start Working
> UPDATE: OS X 10.5.4 released with many security patches
> UPDATE: Tiger Security Update 2008-004
> UPDATE: Safari 3.1.2 for Tiger
> UPDATE: Apple Pro Apps Update
> UPDATE: Final Cut Server 1.1
> UPDATE: 7.3.2 Firmware Update for Apple Wireless base stations
> UPDATE: Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.1
> UPDATE: Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.0
> UPDATE: Important Security Update for Acrobat
> FUN NEWS: Dial Your iPhone with iRetroPhone
Features:
Gary Malpas' News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Roaming charges
> O2 Pre registrations
> O2 Staff in Apple Stores
> JVC Dual iPod Dock
> Free Keynotes objects
> Overclocking
> Spain iPod / iPhone Tax
> Liverpool Store
> RadioHead Video Offer
> Amazon Music store in UK
Web Travels with Dan: Dominos.com
Listener E-mail:
Question: Sherri's Lost iPhoto Library!
Question: Brian asks about Battlefield 2142 on a MacBook
Question: Peter wants to separate audio from video podcasts on his iPhone
Question: Michael B wonders about choosing a preferred wireless network
Feedback: Connor has a slight correction on smcFanControl
Feedback: Joel has a potential solution for Bob's iTunes arrow problems
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Stacks Grid Gradient"
Quick Tip #017
Enable a cool gradient overlay on your Grid View in Leopard's Stacks.
Use the following in Terminal to Enable:
defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean YES
To Disable:
defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean NO
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Enable a cool gradient overlay on your Grid View in Leopard's Stacks.
Use the following in Terminal to Enable:
defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean YES
To Disable:
defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean NO
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Monday, June 23, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only - "Got Root?"
Episode #081
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike discusses the dangers of the three new Trojan Horse apps, Trustworthy Mac software sites, Touch screen iMacs, Parallels Server, CrossOver and Darwine, $10 for what?, Updated MacBook Pros in the works, TileStack, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason's MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Inexpensive WiFi at Starbucks, Cooling your MacBook, iTunes arrows, Michael S' MEGA Question.
Trusted Sites for Your Mac:
VersionTracker
MacUpdate
Apple's Downloads Page
MacZot!
MacHeist
Macworld
Mac|Life
MacUser
MacFormat
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News:
> User Installed iMac Touch Screens
> UPDATE: Growl 1.1.4
> UPDATE: Parallels Server for Mac
> UPDATE: CrossOver 7
> UPDATE: Darwine 1.0
> GAMING: Spore Creature Creator
> GAMING: Spore on Unsupported Video Card
> RUMOR: New iSight HD?
> RUMOR: MacBook Pro to Sport New Keyboard Soon?
> FUN NEWS: HyperCards on the Web: TileStack
Features:
Gary Malpas' News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Apple Store
> Paris
> iTunesLive
> Technology of tomorrow
> Running Contest
> eBay Apps
> iPod and iPhone protection
> Magix
MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener:
Visit The MacBook Podcast
Web Travels with Dan: The Great OS X Freeware List
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Complimentary WiFi at Starbucks.
Listener E-mails:
Question: Bob's iTunes arrow problems
Question: Michael's MEGA Question
> Create a movie from Aperture
> Should he buy a Cinema Display now?
> How to stop Mail from saving Drafts on the server
> Clean the Trash selectively through Terminal
> Should he buy an iPhone or iPod Touch?
> Racing Game recommendations:
1) Redline (commercial)
2) TORCS (open source)
3) Jammin' Racer (shareware)
4) Super TuxKart (open source)
5) Cro-Mag Rally (commercial)
6) EA's Need for Speed: Carbon
> Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
1) For Mac Eyes Only Tipsheet #1
2) For Mac Eyes Only Tipsheet #15
Feedback: Abhishek and Michael say to use smcFanControl to control your fans.
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FMEO-081-062308 (1:00'48, 27.9mb, 64kbps)
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike discusses the dangers of the three new Trojan Horse apps, Trustworthy Mac software sites, Touch screen iMacs, Parallels Server, CrossOver and Darwine, $10 for what?, Updated MacBook Pros in the works, TileStack, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason's MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Inexpensive WiFi at Starbucks, Cooling your MacBook, iTunes arrows, Michael S' MEGA Question.
Trusted Sites for Your Mac:
VersionTracker
MacUpdate
Apple's Downloads Page
MacZot!
MacHeist
Macworld
Mac|Life
MacUser
MacFormat
Listener Specials:
Visit No Starch Press
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Do you dig us? Well, DIGG us!
News:
> User Installed iMac Touch Screens
> UPDATE: Growl 1.1.4
> UPDATE: Parallels Server for Mac
> UPDATE: CrossOver 7
> UPDATE: Darwine 1.0
> GAMING: Spore Creature Creator
> GAMING: Spore on Unsupported Video Card
> RUMOR: New iSight HD?
> RUMOR: MacBook Pro to Sport New Keyboard Soon?
> FUN NEWS: HyperCards on the Web: TileStack
Features:
Gary Malpas' News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Apple Store
> Paris
> iTunesLive
> Technology of tomorrow
> Running Contest
> eBay Apps
> iPod and iPhone protection
> Magix
MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener:
Visit The MacBook Podcast
Web Travels with Dan: The Great OS X Freeware List
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Complimentary WiFi at Starbucks.
Listener E-mails:
Question: Bob's iTunes arrow problems
Question: Michael's MEGA Question
> Create a movie from Aperture
> Should he buy a Cinema Display now?
> How to stop Mail from saving Drafts on the server
> Clean the Trash selectively through Terminal
> Should he buy an iPhone or iPod Touch?
> Racing Game recommendations:
1) Redline (commercial)
2) TORCS (open source)
3) Jammin' Racer (shareware)
4) Super TuxKart (open source)
5) Cro-Mag Rally (commercial)
6) EA's Need for Speed: Carbon
> Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
1) For Mac Eyes Only Tipsheet #1
2) For Mac Eyes Only Tipsheet #15
Feedback: Abhishek and Michael say to use smcFanControl to control your fans.
Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
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Friday, June 20, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Leopard's Guest Account"
Quick Tip #016
Enabling the Guest account in Leopard and using Parental Controls to put limits on what the Guest account can do.
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Enabling the Guest account in Leopard and using Parental Controls to put limits on what the Guest account can do.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only - "Let's Call It 'Snowy'"
Episode #080
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike recaps WWDC news since the keynote, Gary's iPod Touch review, Web Travels with Dan, OS X on any PC, Qik on iPhone, Leopard Security Guide, Virtualizing OS X Server, More Audiobook tips, Do Not Disconnect, Ripping video from DVDs, force iPod connect, MacBook sleeping with lid closed, Maxtor and Time Machine.
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> Snow Leopard
> RUMOR: Snow Leopard to Require Intel?
> AT&T iPhone Plans
> RUMOR: iPhone Download Speed Caps?
> MobileMe Details
> SproutCore = Cocoa for the Net?
> Safari Carpet Bomb Code Created ... for Windows
> OS X on any PC?
> Qik for iPhone
> Leopard Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
> Tiger Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
> ATI Radeon HD 3870 for Mac Pro
> UPDATE: VMware Fusion to run OS X Leopard Server
> UPDATE: Parallels Desktop 3.0 build 5608 Released
> UPDATE: Avery DesignPro for Mac
> UPDATE: Growl 1.1.3
> UPDATE: iMovie, iDVD, QuickTime updates
> UPDATE: AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard
> UPDATE: Xserve EFI Firmware 1.1
> RUMOR: iTunes 7.7 to Debut Soon?
> FUN NEWS: Liquid Mac
Features:
Gary Malpas reviews the iPod Touch
Also discussed:
> O2 Tariffs
> Apple iPhone Countries
Web Travels with Dan: iReport.com
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Kit shares his tips for listening to audiobooks on your iPod
Listener E-mails:
Question: Brian's iPod stuck at Do Not Disconnect
Question: Taking snippets of video from a DVD
> Handbrake
Question: iPod won't always connect
Force a reconnect via Terminal using these commands:
> sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
> sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
Question: How to keep the MacBook awake with the lid closed
> Using external display, keyboard and mouse (via Apple Support)
> Using InsomniaX
Question: Did the Maxtor Hard Drive work?
Feedback: Which rinky-dink paper and why aren't you on Twitter?!?
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> MacSaber
> SeisMac
> Project Gutenberg Audiobooks
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FMEO-080-061608 (1:03'48, 29.2mb, 64kbps)
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike recaps WWDC news since the keynote, Gary's iPod Touch review, Web Travels with Dan, OS X on any PC, Qik on iPhone, Leopard Security Guide, Virtualizing OS X Server, More Audiobook tips, Do Not Disconnect, Ripping video from DVDs, force iPod connect, MacBook sleeping with lid closed, Maxtor and Time Machine.
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News:
> Snow Leopard
> RUMOR: Snow Leopard to Require Intel?
> AT&T iPhone Plans
> RUMOR: iPhone Download Speed Caps?
> MobileMe Details
> SproutCore = Cocoa for the Net?
> Safari Carpet Bomb Code Created ... for Windows
> OS X on any PC?
> Qik for iPhone
> Leopard Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
> Tiger Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
> ATI Radeon HD 3870 for Mac Pro
> UPDATE: VMware Fusion to run OS X Leopard Server
> UPDATE: Parallels Desktop 3.0 build 5608 Released
> UPDATE: Avery DesignPro for Mac
> UPDATE: Growl 1.1.3
> UPDATE: iMovie, iDVD, QuickTime updates
> UPDATE: AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard
> UPDATE: Xserve EFI Firmware 1.1
> RUMOR: iTunes 7.7 to Debut Soon?
> FUN NEWS: Liquid Mac
Features:
Gary Malpas reviews the iPod Touch
Also discussed:
> O2 Tariffs
> Apple iPhone Countries
Web Travels with Dan: iReport.com
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Kit shares his tips for listening to audiobooks on your iPod
Listener E-mails:
Question: Brian's iPod stuck at Do Not Disconnect
Question: Taking snippets of video from a DVD
> Handbrake
Question: iPod won't always connect
Force a reconnect via Terminal using these commands:
> sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
> sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
Question: How to keep the MacBook awake with the lid closed
> Using external display, keyboard and mouse (via Apple Support)
> Using InsomniaX
Question: Did the Maxtor Hard Drive work?
Feedback: Which rinky-dink paper and why aren't you on Twitter?!?
Links to Know:
> Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor
> MacSaber
> SeisMac
> Project Gutenberg Audiobooks
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
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Friday, June 13, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "iCal Icon Updater"
Quick Tip #015
For Tiger Users: Would you like your iCal Dock icon to show the current date like it does in Leopard? This week tip tells you how.
> iConiCal
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For Tiger Users: Would you like your iCal Dock icon to show the current date like it does in Leopard? This week tip tells you how.
> iConiCal
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Monday, June 09, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only - "Reaction Time: WWDC Keynote"
Episode #079
Today on For Mac Eyes Only, Mike and Gary provide pre-show predictions, live reactions and commentary to the events as they unfold at Steve Jobs' keynote for WWDC 2008.
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Apple Gazette
MacDailyNews
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The Mac Observer
MacNN
The Ultimate Apple Weblog
Macworld
Popular Mechanics
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Today on For Mac Eyes Only, Mike and Gary provide pre-show predictions, live reactions and commentary to the events as they unfold at Steve Jobs' keynote for WWDC 2008.
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Visit ScreenCastsOnline
Do you dig us? Well, DIGG us!
With Special Thanks to:
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Gizmodo
Apple Gazette
MacDailyNews
Mac Rumors
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Friday, June 06, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Birthdays in iCal"
Quick Tip #014
How to display birthdays from your Address Book in iCal.
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How to display birthdays from your Address Book in iCal.
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Monday, June 02, 2008
For Mac Eyes Only - "Dolphins, Not Sharks"
Episode #078
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Bob and Sue redux, what makes OS X a better user experience, Leopard 10.5.3, Adobe woes in Leopard, Carpet bomb flaw, Acrobat 9 coming, Palm apps on iPhone, .Mac revamp?, New "Welcome to Macintosh" screenings, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason's MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Building audio books, Leopard on a G3?, WDS networks, Apple TV to DVI.
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News:
> OS X Leopard 10.5.3
> OS X Server 10.5.3
> Google Sync from Address Book
> Adobe Save Issue in 10.5.3
> Safari Carpet Bomb Flaw
> UPDATE: Security Update 2008-003
> UPDATE: Digital Camera RAW Update
> UPDATE: RapidWeaver 4
> UPDATE: Acrobat 9 Pro for OS X
> BETA: DreamWeaver, Fireworks and SoundBooth Betas
> COMING SOON: StyleTap CrossPlatform for iPhone
> RUMOR: .Mac to be Renamed Mobile Me?
> FUN NEWS: New "Welcome to Macintosh" Screenings (Cleveland / Potsdam)
> "Welcome to Macintosh" Ning Group
Features:
Gary Malpas' News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Tax on media players?
> Music where is it going?
> BBC iPlayer
> Sony TV Shows in UK iTunes store
> Films in UK iTunes store soon?
> French iTunes TV Shows
> New Swiss, Paris and Liverpool Apple Stores?
> Hasselblad launches Phocus 1.0 for Mac
> FNAC to sell iPhone 3G?
> KPN to carry iPhone in the Netherlands while Nordics deal for iPhone
> Lower rate calls for iPhone users in the UK
> Wallace High School
> Griffin Power Dock
> ColdPlay Ad
MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Speed up your Mac Boot Times
Visit The MacBook Podcast
Web Travels with Dan: Bike Forums
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Create Bookmarkable Audio Books with Audiobook Builder.
> Audiobook Builder at Splasm Software
Listener E-mails:
Question: Brian asks - Leopard on a G3 and Linux via Boot Camp?
> Mactel-linux.org HOW-TO
> Q
> Sun Virtual Box
> Parallels Desktop for Mac
> VMware Fusion
Question: Bob asks about a Wireless Distribution System using an AirPort Extreme and a Time Capsule.
> Apple Support Article (107454): Create WDS using AirPort Admin Utility
Question: Kieren wants to know if an Apple TV will work with his Samsung TV via a DVI port
> Apple Support Article (305095): Apple TV - Connecting the Cables
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FMEO-078-060208 (52'19, 24mb, 64kbps)
This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Bob and Sue redux, what makes OS X a better user experience, Leopard 10.5.3, Adobe woes in Leopard, Carpet bomb flaw, Acrobat 9 coming, Palm apps on iPhone, .Mac revamp?, New "Welcome to Macintosh" screenings, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason's MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Building audio books, Leopard on a G3?, WDS networks, Apple TV to DVI.
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News:
> OS X Leopard 10.5.3
> OS X Server 10.5.3
> Google Sync from Address Book
> Adobe Save Issue in 10.5.3
> Safari Carpet Bomb Flaw
> UPDATE: Security Update 2008-003
> UPDATE: Digital Camera RAW Update
> UPDATE: RapidWeaver 4
> UPDATE: Acrobat 9 Pro for OS X
> BETA: DreamWeaver, Fireworks and SoundBooth Betas
> COMING SOON: StyleTap CrossPlatform for iPhone
> RUMOR: .Mac to be Renamed Mobile Me?
> FUN NEWS: New "Welcome to Macintosh" Screenings (Cleveland / Potsdam)
> "Welcome to Macintosh" Ning Group
Features:
Gary Malpas' News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Tax on media players?
> Music where is it going?
> BBC iPlayer
> Sony TV Shows in UK iTunes store
> Films in UK iTunes store soon?
> French iTunes TV Shows
> New Swiss, Paris and Liverpool Apple Stores?
> Hasselblad launches Phocus 1.0 for Mac
> FNAC to sell iPhone 3G?
> KPN to carry iPhone in the Netherlands while Nordics deal for iPhone
> Lower rate calls for iPhone users in the UK
> Wallace High School
> Griffin Power Dock
> ColdPlay Ad
MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Speed up your Mac Boot Times
Visit The MacBook Podcast
Web Travels with Dan: Bike Forums
For Mac Eyes Only Listener Quick Tip: Create Bookmarkable Audio Books with Audiobook Builder.
> Audiobook Builder at Splasm Software
Listener E-mails:
Question: Brian asks - Leopard on a G3 and Linux via Boot Camp?
> Mactel-linux.org HOW-TO
> Q
> Sun Virtual Box
> Parallels Desktop for Mac
> VMware Fusion
Question: Bob asks about a Wireless Distribution System using an AirPort Extreme and a Time Capsule.
> Apple Support Article (107454): Create WDS using AirPort Admin Utility
Question: Kieren wants to know if an Apple TV will work with his Samsung TV via a DVI port
> Apple Support Article (305095): Apple TV - Connecting the Cables
Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> ESC!Casts Hotline - 1 (815) 981-4224
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Play Now:
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