Episode #095

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Our Third Annual Essential Apps List, Apple MacBook Event, Can Apple Still Surprise Us?, OpenOffice.org 3.0, Fruux, Wal-Mart Selling iPhones?, Gary’s News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason’s MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Listener Tip from Vaughan, Backing Up Your iApps, Parallels Streaking, Installing iMac RAM.

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Essential Mac Apps 2008: This year’s list was chosen by you, the listener. From individual lists sent in, we compiled the most popular apps nominated to create the quintessential selection of apps everyone should consider loading on their new Mac.

This Year’s List:
10) Parallels Desktop / VMware Fusion
9) SuperDuper! / Carbon Copy Cloner
8) Little Snitch
7) CyberDuck / Transmit
6) Flip4Mac WMV Player
5) HandBrake
4) VLC
3) Adium
2) Microsoft Office / Apple iWork / NeoOffice / OpenOffice.org
1) Mozilla Firefox

Honorable Mentions This Year:
> 1Password
> AppZapper
> Money
> QuickErase
> ABC

Team FMEO’s Essential Apps	Mike’s Essential Apps 2008
10) TextExpander 9) SuperDuper! 8) 1Password 7) HandBrake 6) Onyx 5) Twitterrific / TweetDeck 4) VLC 3) Growl 2) Adium 1) Mozilla Firefox	10) VMware Fusion 9) CyberDuck 8) SuperDuper! 7) HandBrake 6) Growl 5) Flip4Mac and Perian 4) Mozilla Firefox 3) Adium 2) An Office Suite 1) OS X Leopard’s Time Machine

A Look Back:
> Essential Apps 2007
> Essential Apps 2006

News:
> Apple MacBook Event Scheduled
> RUMOR: $800 MacBook?
> Apple Throwing in the Towel On Rumors?
> UPDATE: New USB Power Adapters Shipping
> UPDATE: Security Update 2008-007
> UPDATE: OpenOffice.org 3.0
> UPDATE: NeoOffice 3.0 Preview in November
> UPDATE: 1Password 2.9
> UPDATE: Fruux
> RUMOR: iPhone in Wal-Mart?
> FUN NEWS: EyeCandy #1 Digital Comics for iPhone

Features:

Gary Malpas’ News and Views from Across the Pond – UK and EU News
> BBC Downloadable Content
> Level Playing Field
> Oxford and Cambridge
> Telegraph’s Wozniak Interview
> O2 in Eire
> EU Directive for Replaceable iPhone Batteries
> Tech Talk World Tour
> Mac SysAdmin Conference
> British Technology Awards
> ToCA Race Driver 3

MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Rotating Desktop Backgrounds

Web Travels with Dan: MotoMail

For Mac Eyes Only Listener Tip: Vaughan suggests a great way to lock your screen when away.

Listener E-mails:

Question: Mark asks about backing up iCal, Address Book and Apple Mail.

Question: Bob is looking for help with a strange streaking effect in Parallels Desktop.

Question: Dave would like to upgrade his RAM while protecting the iMac’s finish.
Upgrading RAM in:
> A pre-Aluminum iMac
> An Aluminum iMac (early 2008)

Links to Know:
> Visit The MacBook Podcast
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

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> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> jason AT macbookpodcast.com
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News Update

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: It’s a short one as Mike takes a sick day, Apple drops NDA, Techspansion Ends Development, Garmin and the Mac, Snow Leopard soon to show its spots, Gary’s News and Views from Across the Pond.

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News:
> Steve Jobs STILL Not Dead or Dying
> Is My Mac Pro Toxic?
> Apple Drops iPhone NDA
> iPhone 2.2 in the Works
> Techspansion Shutters its Doors
> UPDATE: iTunes 8.0.1
> UPDATE: Garmin Offers Full Toolset to Mac Users
> RUMOR: Snow Leopard Beta 1 Nearing Release?

Gary Malpas’ News and Views from Across the Pond – UK and EU News
> Gary Takes Mike to Task Over MacBook Air
> CoolBrands
> iTunes Award
> Norway not happy with iTunes
> New Music Deals
> Nokia High Praise
> Mac Pros Toxic?
> Matt Dawson
> USB Jellyfish Aquarium

Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
> MacBook Podcast

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
> jason AT macbookpodcast.com
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Episode #094

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Helping Jane pick a MacBook, Mike muses MacBook colors, AppleTV update soon?, Apple Squashes Dev Complaints, Better App Store Reviews, Unsigned Artists in iTunes, Free VMware Tutorials, First iPhone Office App, iPhone at Verizon?, App Store Flow Chart, Gary’s News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason’s MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Listener Workaround, iDisk Upload Times, MacBook RAM Upgrade.

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News:
> RUMOR: Big (or little) AppleTV Update Tomorrow?
> Apple Uses NDA to Stop Letter Posting
> App Store Review Policy Change
> Apple Adds Unsigned Artists to iTunes
> VMware eLearning on YouTube
> VMware eLearning Site
> Faster Eye-Fi Cards and More
> Spreadsheet: First Office App for iPhone
> UPDATE: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2
> UPDATE: Perian 1.1.1
> RUMOR: MacBooks Trim Port Selection?
> RUMOR: iPhone at Verizon Wireless Come January?
> FUN NEWS: App Store Decision Flowchart (Joy of Tech)
> “I’m a PC” Made On a Mac

Features:

Gary Malpas’ News and Views from Across the Pond – UK and EU News
> Back to School UK
> French store
> Swiss Stores
> Swiss Store Air Con
> Apple Belfast Store
> Torino Reseller
> iPhone Dev Course
> EU Roaming Caps
> EU wants universal broadband by 2010
> Good news Ticker Tape
> Solar Case
> Fall of Man

MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Resending a Message from Mail

Web Travels with Dan: You Suck at Photoshop

For Mac Eyes Only Listener Tip: Pam suggests workaround for iPod Touch and Hidden SSIDs.

Listener E-mails:

Question: Dennis asks about slow iDisk uploads and keeping photos safe online.
> AnyClient
> Cyberduck

Question: Dom asks about MacBook RAM Upgrades
> Crucial
> Other World Computing
> OWC Money Back Rebate for old RAM

Links to Know:
> Visit The MacBook Podcast
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
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Episode #093

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike’s suggestion for a first home Mac, Apple issues safety recall, VMware Fusion 2.0, Apple software updates, CS4 unveiling, All MacBook lineup?, Mac OS Classic on Leopard, Gary’s News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason’s MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Listener review, Tethering an iPhone, Moving your iTunes Library.

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News:
> Important Safety Recall for iPhone 3G Owners
> QuickTime Vulnerability in the Wild?
> AT&T to Bring U-verse to iPhone
> UPDATE: VMware Fusion 2.0
> UPDATE: Parallels Desktop 4 Features Announced
> Parallels Offers iTunes Gift Card to Buyers
> UPDATE: Apple Pro Applications Update 2008-003
> UPDATE: Final Cut Server 1.1.1
> UPDATE: iPhone Configuration Utility 1.0.1
> UPDATE: Remote Desktop 3.2.2 Client and Admin
> UPDATE: Apple Digital Camera RAW Update 2.2
> UPDATE: Adobe CS4 Feature Unveiling
> RUMOR: Apple Needs to Deliver New Macs by 9/23?
> RUMOR: MacBook Shipments Have Begun?
> RUMOR: Mac Pro mini / Mac mini Pro?
> FUN NEWS: Classic on OS X Leopard with SheepShaver

Features:

Gary Malpas’ News and Views from Across the Pond – UK and EU News
> EU Commission
> Apple Expo Paris
> Vote for iTunes
> Charlie Higson
> Belfast Store
> Covent Garden Store
> Bristol Store
> HBO UK iTunes Store
> iTunes Competition
> Digital Copy
> More Phorm
> Norwegian Data Loss
> iPhone Award
> iPhone Auto Correction not so good
> iPhone Auto correction Hack
> Final Cut Tour
> 4GB Nano
> Spy Glasses

MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Disable Data Detectors in Mail
> Terminal Command: defaults write com.apple.mail DisableDataDetectors YES

Web Travels with Dan: Kongregate

For Mac Eyes Only Listener Review: Mark Suggests OmniFocus
> OmniFocus for iPhone
> ToDo

Listener E-mails:

Question: Ray asks about tethering the iPhone
> Nullriver’s Netshare
> AT&T might have own tethering solution?

Question: Brian’s MacBook forgets the wireless password.

Question: Robert wonders if Parallels is eating away at his free space, plus advice on moving iTunes Library.
> Apple Support Article: Moving Your iTunes Music Folder

Links to Know:
> Visit The MacBook Podcast
> Crucial
> Other World Computing
> Kevin Rose
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
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Episode #092

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike’s thoughts on evangelizing the Mac, Apple rocks SF, iPhone Pwnd, iPod Touch and VoIP?, Jobs for Mac Pros, OS X 10.5.5, Maybe MacBooks in October, Welcome to Macintosh, Gary’s News and Views from Across the Pond, Jason’s MacBook Podcast tip, Web Travels with Dan, Web Building Apps, Audio Conversion, Good ToDo Apps for iPhone?, Listener Feedback on last episode.

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News:
> Apple’s Let’s Rock Event Recap
> iPhone 2.1 Software Update
> iPhone 2.1 Already Jailbroken
> iPod Touch Can Support VoIP
> MacSupportJobs
> UPDATE: QuickTime 7.5.5
> UPDATE: Front Row 2.1.6
> UPDATE: OS X Leopard 10.5.5
> UPDATE: Tiger Security Update 2008-006
> RUMOR: MacBooks in October?
> FUN NEWS: “Welcome to Macintosh” at Naperville Independent Film Festival

Features:

Gary Malpas’ News and Views from Across the Pond – UK and EU News
> Dee Dee
> MacBites
> Kane Kramer
> Aperture Award
> IBC FCPUG Supermeet
> Apple UK Promo
> Vox Mobile
> Glasgow Underground
> iPhone Unlocked on Amazon Germany
> VOIP on iPhone Banned
> iPhone Sales in UK Strong
> Tidal App
> Nano Bike Cradle

MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Whack Stubborn Files with Terminal
> Terminal Command: sudo rm -r

Visit The MacBook Podcast

Web Travels with Dan: Photoshop Disasters

For Mac Eyes Only Quick Tip: Watch the pulsing light before moving your Mac

Listener E-mails:

Question: James is looking for web building tools
> Sandvox
> RapidWeaver
> Coda

Question: Bob would like to batch convert his WAV files.
> MAX
> AudialHub

Question: Ray would like help picking an iPhone ToDo app.

Feedback: Justin recommends a sleeve with a messenger bag for carrying a MacBook

Feedback: Jeff is enjoying Amazon’s Video on Demand Service
> Amazon Video on Demand

Feedback: Vaughan hoping the volume levels of the show can be tweaked.

Links to Know:
> CommandN
> Diggnation
> Systm
> Mahalo Daily
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

Contact Us:
> mike AT formaceyesonly.com
> dan AT formaceyesonly.com
> gazmaz AT formaceyesonly.com
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