Friday, January 29, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Hone Spotlight's Search with Quotes"

Quick Tip #088

Part one in a series of Quick Tips for improving your Spotlight searches.

This week we're starting with a real simple, but effective, way to easily narrow Spotlight's results to only the documents you're looking for by adding quotes to your search.

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 1:27

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only For Mac Eyes Only - "Reaction Time: Apple's Newest Creation"

Episode #154

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Gary offer their first impressions of the iPad as it's revealed to the world during Apple's "Latest Creation" event.

Apple iPad

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
Engadget
Gizmodo
Wired


For Mac Eyes Only is brought to you by SquareSpace.com:
Use our discount code MEO to save 12% on the life of your account at squarespace.com


Links to Know:
> For Mac Eyes Only on Twitter
> Gazmaz on Twitter

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> ESC!Casts Hotline - +1.815.981.4224

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!

Running Time: 2:01:17

Friday, January 22, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Special - Paul Kent, General Manager of Macworld

Macworld Special

Barry recently had the opportunity to sit down with Paul Kent, the general manager of Macworld 2010, to talk about some of the cool things we can expect this year at the show such as the Mobile Apps Showcase, Feature Presenters including Adam Savage, Kevin Smith and David Pogue, the 20th Anniversary of Photoshop Celebration, tips for getting the most out of Macworld, and more.

> Macworld 2010

Contact Us:
> barry AT formaceyesonly.com
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
(Remember to replace the "AT" with "@")

> Twitter:
>> @fulkb
>> @formaceyesonly
> ESC!Casts Hotline - +1(815)981-4224


Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!

Running Time: 15:48

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - "On the Eve of Apple's Latest Creation"

Episode #153

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike shares your thoughts on the tablet's market for home and education, Nokia and Kodak dust-ups, Psystar is back, Better rates for iPhone users, Free App a Day, Google Chrome usable, Skype on iPhone, Touch Screen Macs, Newton Prototypes, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels with Dan, Handbrake woes, WiFi Security, Scheduling Apple Mail.


News:
> Kodak Sues Apple and RIM
> Apple Asks ITC to Ban Nokia Phones
> Psystar Still Seeks OS X Prize
> Apple Store Experts to Debut Soon?
> AT&T Lowers Unlimited iPhone Plan
> MobileMe Gallery for iPhone
> Free App a Day Begins
> iTunes Store Haiti Earthquake Relief
> UPDATE: XServe EFI Firmware 1.2
> UPDATE: Mac Pro EFI Firmware 1.4
> UPDATE: Firmware Restoration CD 1.8
> UPDATE: Security Update 2010-001 for Leopard and Snow Leopard
> UPDATE: Boot Camp Software Update 3.1 for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit
> UPDATE: Graphics Firmware Update for iMac and Mac Pro
> UPDATE: iMac Late 2009 Windows 7 Drivers
> UPDATE: Boot Camp Utility for Windows 7
> UPDATE: Skype for iPhone 1.3
> UPDATE: Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.3 Security Update
> UPDATE: Google Chrome update
> RUMOR: 22" Touchscreen Mac?
> RUMOR: iPhone to have Magic Mouse Abilities?
> FUN NEWS: Three Newton Prototypes
> AppleInsider's A History of Tablet Computing


For Mac Eyes Only is brought to you by SquareSpace.com:
Use our discount code MEO to save 12% on the life of your account at Squarespace.com


Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> 3 Strikes NOT out ... yet
> Camera comparison
> Well bless me
> UK Government to release iPhone App
> How much snow?
> Data protection
> Vodafone sell 50,000 iPhones on launch day
> Vodafone using poetic license?
> Cheapest Mobile rates

Web Travels With Dan:
> CraigLook.com
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mails:

Question: Ross' HandBrake Ordering Problem

Question: Dave asks: WEP or WPA?

Question: Bob wants to schedule his e-mail deliveries
> Mail Scripts
> LetterMeLater


Additional Links to Know:
> Alton Brown's Good Eats
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> barry AT formaceyesonly.com
> pam AT formaceyesonly.com
(Remember to replace the "AT" with "@")

> Team FMEO on Twitter:
>> @formaceyesonly
>> @gazmaz
>> @danv
>> @parnone
>> @fulkb
> ESC!Casts Hotline - 1(815)981-4224

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 48:16

Friday, January 15, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Make White Snow White"

Quick Tip #087

Avoid the winter "blues" with this quick camera settings change.

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 1:59

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - "Don't Knock Bathroom Sales"

Episode #152

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike wonders if tablets are ready for another go, More Apple tablet rumors, Greenpeace likes Apple again, Apple Store targets, Faster App approval, Pro Apps go 64-bit, 4th Gen iPhone, LEGO iPhone controls, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Web Travels with Dan, Quit with Red X, iCal Holidays, Parents Messed up WiFi.


News:
> Apple's First Quarter Earnings on January 25th
> RUMOR: 10" Screens in Short Supply?
> RUMOR: Tablet to be Clad in Aluminum?
> RUMOR: FingerWorks Technology in Tablet?
> Greenpeace Gives Apple a Gold Star
> Apple Store Shoppers Targeted
> App Approval Times Improve
> UPDATE: Word Custom XML Update Coming Soon
> UPDATE: Remote Desktop Client and Admin 3.3.2
> UPDATE: Bonjour Update 2010-001 to fix Apple TV Linking
> UPDATE: Logic Pro and MainStage go 64-bit
> RUMOR: 4th Gen iPhone in April?
> RUMOR: OS X 10.6.3 in Beta
> RUMOR: Telltale's Games Coming to Mac in 2010?
> FUN NEWS: LEGO Steering Wheel for iPhone


For Mac Eyes Only is brought to you by SquareSpace.com:
Use our discount code MEO to save 12% on the life of your account at Squarespace.com


Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> Did Orange let the Cat out of the bag?
> 77% of Dec Sales were iPhones
> Mac Exhibition
> NSConference
> Fun item: Tablet already out
> Mine's bigger than yours
> O2 not so bad
> Sky News iPhone App
> Sky News iPhone App Reviewed
> Italian Class Action
> Virgin Blocking .pages Files
> The Tablet already here?

Web Travels With Dan:
> iFixIt.com
> Dan's FMEO Facebook Group


Listener E-mails:

Question: George is looking for a way to Quit apps using the "Red X"

Question: Robert Needs a US Holidays Calendar
> Apple's US Holiday Calendar
> Find calendars for just about everything at iCalShare

Question: Jason's Parents have WiFi Password Woes


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> barry AT formaceyesonly.com
> pam AT formaceyesonly.com
(Remember to replace the "AT" with "@")

> Team FMEO on Twitter:
>> @formaceyesonly
>> @gazmaz
>> @danv
>> @parnone
>> @fulkb
> ESC!Casts Hotline - 1(815)981-4224

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 43:12

Friday, January 08, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip Weekly - "Safari Shortcuts"

Quick Tip #086

Some of the lesser known keyboard shortcuts for browsing around the net with Safari

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 2:38

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

For Mac Eyes Only - "Those Aren't The Droids I'm Looking For"

Episode #151

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike's thoughts on what Apple should REALLY say January 27th, More Tablet Rumors, MacBook Deal for Students, AppZapper 2, Invoicing from an iPhone, Cheaper 3GS?, More Magic Mouse Woes, LEGO mosaics, Pam's iPhone Sheets, Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond, Barry talks with Sling Media, MP3 Metadata, and Writing Chinese on the Mac.


News:
> RUMOR: Announced in January, Tablet to Ship in March?
> RUMOR: Apple Ordered 10" Displays and Glass
> RUMOR: Did Apple Leak $1000 Tablet Price Tag?
> MacBook Now $899 to Students
> EFF Petitions to Allow Legal iPhone Hacking
> UPDATE: AppZapper 2!
> UPDATE: Billings 3.5
> RUMOR: $99 iPhone 3GS?
> RUMOR: 10.7 to Debut at WWDC?
> RUMOR: Magic Mouse Bleeds Keyboard Dry?

(Yes, I called it the Mighty Mouse! Ooops.)

> FUN NEWS: LEGO Photo (iTunes Link)
> PAM's FUN NEWS: iPhone Sheet Set
(Correction: Pam reminded me they're iPod Touch Sheets.)


For Mac Eyes Only is brought to you by SquareSpace.com:
Use our discount code MEO to save 12% on the life of your account at Squarespace.com


Features:

Gary's News and Views from Across the Pond - UK and EU News
> French iPhone Price War
> French iPhone Market Share
> Ford iTunes Tagging
> Ford Cars go WiFi
> WiFi Surge (requires registration - BOO FT.com!)
> It’s not just AT&T that struggles
> It’s not just AT&T that struggles, take 2
> Women Choose Mobiles over Guys
> BBC iPlayer Fun news?

Barry Speaks with Dave Eyler of Sling Media
> Sling Media
> Sling Community
> SlingPlayer Mobile (iTunes Link)


Listener E-mails:

Question: Bob wants an app to help fill in missing metadata.
> TuneUp

Question: Albert is looking for help inputting Chinese on his iMac
> Wenlin
> PenPower
> Finger for iPhone/iPod Touch


Additional Links to Know:
> The FMEO Apple Store Gallery

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> barry AT formaceyesonly.com
> pam AT formaceyesonly.com
(Remember to replace the "AT" with "@")

> Team FMEO on Twitter:
>> @formaceyesonly
>> @gazmaz
>> @danv
>> @parnone
>> @fulkb
> ESC!Casts Hotline - 1(815)981-4224

Subscribe to our Podcast Feed or
Download the show here!


Running Time: 49:57