Season 20, Episode 1 (#461)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Spurred on by a listener who asked how they might soft boycott Apple but remain a Mac user, Mike and Darren explore a world where, destroyed by the Mighty Elephanzilla, Apple no longer exists and we’re forced to seek out alternatives. What hardware, operating systems, software, mobile devices, and other accessories might make life easier for a former Apple user? Mike wraps up the episode with his Essential App pick: Neo Network Utility.
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Season 19, Episode 20 (#460)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike offers a peek into troubleshooting while digging into Safari privacy settings and how sometimes if you take those settings too far, you can actually harm your online experience. Mike and Darren examine online Fingerprinting and what it means for your privacy. Mike shares listener feedback on episode 457 from Ivan and Lisa, plus a unique Apple-themed art piece created by listener Bryan. Mike wraps up the episode with his Essential App pick: Caffeine.
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Season 19, Episode 19 (#459)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Darren shares his thoughts on macOS Tahoe 26, including both new and improved apps, interface changes, and little surprise and delight elements Liquid Glass brings to Tahoe. Mike moves on to discuss his issues with macOS Tahoe’s Liquid Glass interface as well as potential fixes including helping apps escape “icon jail”, ways to mitigate the Liquid Glass effects, or even how to selectively eliminate Liquid Glass entirely. Mike closes out the episode with his Essential App pick: SolidGlass.
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Season 19, Episode 18 (#458)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Darren and Dave to provide their first-hand reactions* to Apple’s Awe Dropping event where Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch 11, the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro and an all new, thinner, form factor for the iPhone, the iPhone Air!
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Season 19, Episode 17 (#457)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Darren tackle an intriguing thought experiment inspired by an article on 9to5Mac: If you had to start your entire Apple ecosystem from scratch beginning with a new desktop Mac on down to the Apple watch, what would you pick–and why? Mike shares an “Accidental” Quick Tip for checking your Magic Mouse battery level while charging, and we close out the episode with Darren’s Essential App pick: Amazon Music…on iOS?

LINKS to KNOW

> Starting an Apple Ecosystem from Scratch
> Darren’s Essential App: Amazon Music for iOS (App Store Link)
> Amazon Music App for Mac

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Running Time: 2:10:15

Season 19, Episode 16 (#456)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Darren welcome special guest Andrew Yaros of LisaGUI.com who joins us to share the history and inspiration behind the site, how he developed LisaGUI with an eye toward preserving the Lisa experience for a modern audience, his efforts to restore a Lisa 2/10, a peek behind the curtain of future development for the site, Andrew’s favorite emulators for the Mac, and even a fun debate on pronouncing acronyms like GUI. We wrap the episode with Andrew’s Essential App pick: MPV!

LINKS to KNOW

> LisaGUI.com
> WebStorm
> Andrew’s Lisa 2/10
> LisaEM
> GEM Desktop Environment
> Who is Mr Macintosh?
> John Scully’s Odyssey
> MESS
> mini vMac
> Basilisk II
> SheepShaver
> QEMU
> Andrew’s Essential App: MPV

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> Learn More About Andrew and his Projects at Yaros.ae
> Meet TeamFMEO
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Running Time: 1:20:00

Season 19, Episode 15 (#455)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Darren share their opinions on some of their favorite news stories from the World of Mac including the release of Cyberpunk 2077 and what it means for Mac gaming, a new natural language Finder app, the UK’s age verification laws, a super cool look at the history of Mac settings, UK backing down on Apple backdoor, and an homage to the Lisa. We close the episode with listener Bruce who shares feedback on remote support and has a question about wifi in the home. Finally, Mike shares his pick for this episode’s Essential App Book: The Secret History of Mac Gaming!

LINKS to KNOW

> Cyberpunk 2077: Mac gaming no longer a joke?
> UK Age Checks Go into Effect
> Substage: Natural Language Commands for the Finder
> UK Backs Down on Apple Encryption Backdoor
> Frame of Preference: A History of Mac Settings
> Fun News: LisaGUI.com
> Mike’s Essential Book: The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition
> Link to Know: Devolo Magic Powerline

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Running Time: 1:41:45

Season 19, Episode 14 (#454)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by guests and Macstock presenters Allison Sheridan, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs to share their takeaways from Macstock 9, presentations that left an impression, things first time attendees may want to know, as well as some travel tips, plus a bit of trivia about the history and origins of Macstock.

LINKS to KNOW

> Macstock 2025 — Learning, Teaching, Laughter, and Joy
> Macstock 9 Digital Pass
> Macstock 9’s Presenters
> Macstock 9’s Schedule
> FMEO 2012 Meetup

CONTACT US

> MacVoices
> NosillaCast at Podfeet.com
> In Touch with iOS
> On the Desk of Brian at Brian8944.com
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:15:00

Season 19, Episode 13 (#453)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Darren are joined by special guest Brian Flanigan-Arthurs to discuss solutions for providing remote support. Whether it’s family, friends, clients, or students, we all need to provide support from a distance from time to time. Mike, Darren, and Brian explore tools they’ve used in IT, education, as well as in the home including Darren’s favorite new cross-platform solution, while Brian discusses how different tools and techniques might be used to provide support of a different kind. We close the episode with Brian sharing his pick for this episode’s Essential App: InstaRemind!

LINKS to KNOW

> FaceTime Remote Support
> iPhone Mirroring
> Microsoft Teams
> RustDesk
> Splashtop Remote Access
> What is Windows App?
> Parsec RDP
> VirtualBox
> What is FERPA?
> Brian’s Essential App: InstaRemind

CONTACT US

> Find Brian and his brand new podcast, On the Desk of Brian at Brian8944.com
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:32:28