Episode #062

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike gets heat from the office, Apple’s new iPod Touch and iPhone, OS X 10.5.2 is out, AT&T getting national wifi?, NAB is out, SuperDuper! and Perian updated, iApp updates, FFXporter, iPod price plunge?, Rapplistory, Vintage Apple Ads, Visiting Gary Across the Pond, Jason from the MacBook Podcast, Dan’s Web Travels, Chax, AirPort Extreme and HP Printer, Wireless Print Servers, Hotmail POP redux.

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News:
> Increased Storage for iPod Touch and iPhone
> Leopard 10.5.2 Hits the Streets
> AT&T Buys Chunk of Wireless Spectrum
> Apple Says No to NAB
> UPDATE: SuperDuper! 2.5 Released
> UPDATE: iPhoto 7.1.2, QuickTime 7.4.1 and ProKit Update 4.5 Released
> UPDATE: FFXporter for iPhoto ’08
> UPDATE: Perian 1.1
> RUMOR: Apple Holding Live Event in February?
> RUMOR: iPod Touch and iPhone Price Drops Coming?
> FUN NEWS: Daphne Kalfon releases “Rapplistory“
> FUN NEWS: Apple Vintage Magazine Ads

Gary Malpas’ News and Views Across the Pond – UK and EU News:

Episode #061

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike switches to Time Machine and says why everyone else should too, Gary Malpas’ Across the Pond, Dan Vucsko’s Web Travels, Apple TV users told to wait, Find Out How, Yahoo! quits music biz, Apple to counter Microsoft for Y!, Skype on Apple Tv, Beijing Apple Store, new macCompanion, iWork updated, Tom Tom GPS for Mac, iPhonesque, new MacBook Pros?, build a Hackintosh, Jason Whitener’s MacBook Podcast segment on Journaling, Fn Keys on MacBook, bookmark to the desktop, AirPort Extreme and USB hub, Hotmail POP … one more time.

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News:
> Apple TV Users Wait for Update
> Apple’s Profits Down on Apple TV
> Apple’s Find Out How
> Yahoo! Quits Subscription Music Business
> Amazon.com Buys Audible
> Skype on the Apple TV
> New Apple Store in Tiananmen Square, China.
> Feruary 2008 macCompanion is available for download.
> UPDATE: iWork Suite Updated
> UPDATE: Tom Tom offers better Mac support.
> UPDATE: iPhonesque
> RUMOR: Apple to bid on Yahoo!?
> FUN NEWS: Under $350 Mac?

Gary Malpas’ Across the Pond:
> O2 Gives More Value
> Italy, Spain and Switzerland to Get iPhone Soon.

FMEO Quick Tip: Fn Key Switch-a-roo

MacBook Podcast Tip with Jason Whitener: Hard Drive Journaling.

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Dan Vucsko’s Web Travels:
> IUseThis.com

Listener Question: How To Bookmark Sites on the Desktop.

Listener Question: Using a Hub with an AirPort Extreme.

Listener Feedback: from Luis.

Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
> Tekzilla
> SuperDuper!
> MacFreePops

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FMEO-061-020408 (45’40, 21mb, 64kbps)

Episode #060

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Are Mac users too complacent and will it get worse? MacHeist: Good for Developers? 10.5.2 is Coming, Office 2008 Security Flaw?, Vudu the Dodo, Amazon MP3 Heading Overseas, Garmin Adds (some) Support for Macs, Leaked iPhone Application Key?, macHeads the movie, Copying files Mac to Mac, Jing FTW!, Gradient in Dock Grid and AI in NeoOffice.

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News:
> 10.5.2 Adds Features We’ve Been Asking For
> How to Patch Office 2008’s “Security Flaw”
> Vudu Slashes Prices to Catch Apple TV Take 2
> Amazon MP3 Expanding Overseas
> Garmin “Bobcat” Available for Mac
> RUMOR: iPhone Application Key Leaked?
> FUN NEWS: MacHeads the Movie

FMEO Quick Tip: Using Target Disk Mode
> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Use Jing for all your screen capture needs.
> The Jing Project

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FMEO How To: Add a cool gradient overlay to your Grid Stacks in Leopard.

> defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean YES

Listener Question: Dave wonders about placing Adobe Illustrator files in NeoOffice.

Listener Feedback: Pam offers alternative solution to Hotmail/MSN users locked out of POP3 access by Microsoft.

Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
> RetroMacCast podcast for great stories from Apple’s history
> MacBreak Weekly
> MacFreePops

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FMEO-060-012808 (39’31, 18.1mb, 64kbps)

Episode #059

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike recaps Macworld 2008 and discusses the real significance of the MacBook Air, $20 iPod Touch upgrade worth it?, NBC crawls back to iTunes, iPhone for business, bring Frozen Bubble 2 to your Mac with MacPorts, 10.5.2 aims to fix all, CoD 4 in May, Spore looks hot!, merging the new with the old in a Nanoscope, force eject that disc, a new tip from Jason of the MacBook Podcast, POP and Yahoo Mail solved, AVIs in QuickTime, Web editing on your Mac and Time Machine saves the day!

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News:
> $20 iPod Touch Upgrade for Free?
> NBC’s Zucker Says “We’re Great Fans of Steve Jobs“
> AT&T Intros Business Plans for iPhone
> Royal Caribbean Goes Mac (via TUAW)
> UPDATE: QuickTime, iMovie, Front Row and iTunes all Updated
> UPDATE: Leopard 10.5.2 Looks to be Major Overhaul
> SOFTWARE: Porticus Released for MacPorts Project
> GAMING: Call of Duty 4 Coming to the Mac
> GAMING: Spore for Mac and PC Same Day
> FUN NEWS: The Nanoscope

FMEO Tip: Out, out damn spot … err, CD!

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Speed up your slothy browser.

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Listener Question: Jocke finds solution for accessing Yahoo! Mail via POP
> MacFreePops

Listener Question: David asks about missing sound in AVI files.
> Perian
> VLC Player

Looking for Quick Look Plugins?
> http://www.qlplugins.com/
> http://www.quicklookplugins.com/

Listener Question: Robert is looking for web editing software for the Mac.
> Dreamweaver CS3
> NVU
> KompoZer
> RapidWeaver
> Coda

> VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels
> iPhoto
> Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
> Pixelmator
> MacHeist

Listener Feedback from Greg and Pam.

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

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FMEO-059-012108 (51’05, 23.5mb, 64kbps)

Episode #057

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike discusses the hot rumors for Macworld 2008, QuickBooks BooBoo Redo, End of DRM?, JVC Caters to iPod, Audacity Needs Your Help, The Original Apple Phone, Jason’s Tips to Maintain Your Mac, Free Remote Access, iPhoto Image Export, plus Can You Check Yahoo from Apple Mail.

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News:
> RUMOR: Pics of New Apple Sub-Notebook?
> QuickBooks Still Deleting User Data
> Napster Tosses Out DRM
> Sony Ends Call for DRM
> JVC Adds iPod Dock to TVs
> Audacity’s Get Involved Page
> UPDATE: Adium 1.2 Final
> UPDATE: Transmission Hits 1.0
> FUN NEWS: The Original Apple Phone

FMEO Tip: Two More Quick Look Tips!

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Running Maintenance Scripts On Your Mac

sudo periodic daily weekly monthly

ls -al /var/log/*.out

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Listener Question: Janet asks about Exporting Images from iPhoto

Listener Question: Dan is looking for Free and Easy Remote Desktop
> iChat on Leopard
> Apple’s .Mac
> HamachiX
> LogMeIn Free

Listener Question: Can Brian Access Yahoo! Mail with Apple Mail for Free?

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> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

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MEO-057-010708 (37’55, 17.4mb, 64kbps)

Episode #056

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike looks back at the 7 most significant Apple products of 2007, iDisk Security concerns, CS3 under fire, ModBook in the wild, iPhone update screen grabs, huge update for Leopard soon, live the glory days of the Mac online, MacBook docks, Time Machine woes, syncing calendars, Jaime comes full circle, plus all the usual tips and tricks.

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News:
> Security Hole in iDisk?
> CS3 Phone Home
> Warner Goes DRM Free
> Axiotron’s ModBook Now Shipping
> UPDATE: Security Update 2007-009 Updated
> UPDATE: Keyboard Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro
> RUMOR: iPhone 1.1.3 Screen Shots Leaked
> RUMOR: iPhone Will Break Unlocks and Hacks
> RUMOR: OS X 10.5.2 Update Will Be Huge!
> FUN NEWS: WebSE Lets You Relive System 7 Days

FMEO Quick Tip: Quick Look Tips for Leopard Users

Listener Question: Tiny Fonts in Outlook

Listener Question: MacBook Docks
> BookEndz

Listener Question: Time Machine Wipes Old Backups Without Warning?

Listener Question: Syncing iCal and Google Calendar
> Box.net
> FMEO Tip Sheet #3
> Spanning Sync

Listener Feedback: Je’aime Come Full Circle With His MacBook Pro
> Commodore 64
> Mac LC 630 / Performa 640 DOS Compatible

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

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MEO-056-010108 (40’00, 18.4mb, 64kbps)

Episode #055

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: The For Mac Eyes Only Last-Minute Gift Guide 2007, QuickBooks Pro 2006 Users Lose Data, QuickTime Flaw fixed, new Security Updates from Apple, GPS on your iPhone, Frozen Shuffles, Jason from the MacBook Podcast, a Quick Tip from George, easy labels from Address Book, mouse tracking in OS X, multi-monitor wallpaper problems, Start Up disk out of space?, plus all the usual tips and tricks.

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For Mac Eyes Only Last-Minute Gift Guide 2007

Books:
Revolution in the Valley
The Cult of Mac
Digital Retro
Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
The Mac OS X Leopard Book

Gadgets:
A good USB Headset
External Hard Drive (OWC or WD My Book Studio Edition)
A Pair of Flash Drives
iPod Shuffle

Software:
SuperDuper
Disco
iShowU
AudioBook Builder
DanLab Games
.Mac Renewal
iWork ’08
OS X Leopard

DIY:
Personal One on One Training
DVD of Essential Apps
Photos, Ornaments, Journals, etc
Photojojo! is a great site for photo craft ideas.

News:
> QuickBooks Pro Users Lose Files
> QuickTime RTSP Flaw Patched
> Canadians Get TV Shows in iTunes Store
> Entourage and Time Machine Refuse to Play Nice
> UPDATE: Apple Releases Security Update 2007-009
> UPDATE: Java Release 6 for OS X 10.4
> UPDATE: GarageBand 4.1.1 Supports Ringtone Export to iPhone
> UPDATE: iPhone Optimized Picasa Web Released
> Quick Look Plugins Galore! QuickLook Plugins List / QLPlugins (via TUAW)
> RUMOR: TomTom to Develop GPS for iPhone?
> RUMOR: Part Foundry Announces GPS for iPhone (via MacDaily News)
> RUMOR: New Metallic Grey MacBooks Soon? (via AppleInsider)
> FUN NEWS: iPod Shuffles Given Away in Frozen Confections

FMEO Quick Tip: George says install Media Player to fix some video streaming woes.

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Get the most out of Screen Corners
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FMEO Tip: Print Last-Minute Labels from Address Book

Listener Question: Which E-mail Client for University?

Listener Question: Turning Off Mouse Acceleration in OS X
> USB Overdrive
> SteerMouse

Listener Question: Multi-Display Wallpaper Problems. Help!

Listener Question: Start Up Disk Full and MacBook Freezing
> Disk Inventory X

Links to Know:
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine
> FileSalvage by SubRosaSoft

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MEO-055-121707 (46’04, 21.2mb, 64kbps)

Episode #054

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike Dreams of Modular Apple TV at Macworld Expo, Raffi shares thoughts on Leopard v. Vista, QuickTime exploits in the wild, Alaskan iPhones, Apple promises Back to my Mac fixes, Ive the new Jobs?, iPod Touch SIP phone, Jason from the MacBook Podcast helps you burn DVDs, Printers for your Mac, Access Replacements, plus all the usual tips and tricks.

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News:
> MacBook Ultra-Portable Roundup
> Raffi’s Thoughts on Leopard
> QuickTime Exploit in Second Life
> iWork at 16% Marketshare
> iPhone Makes it to Alaska
> Apple Helps Teens Displaced by Wildfires
> UPDATE: Flash Player 9 Released
> UPDATE: LogMeIn Free for Mac
> UPDATE: Premiere Pro 3.1.1
> UPDATE: Soundbooth Leopard Patch
> UPDATE: New Build of Bento
> UPDATE: Adium 1.2 B1 Set Free
> RUMOR: Jonathan Ive Set to Replace Jobs? Fake Steve Says NO!
> RUMOR: iPhone 1.1.3 On the Way?
> RUMOR: iPod Touch SIP Phone Reality? TUAW Story
> FUN NEWS: Bluetooth Mouse Mix-up

Visit Oscar’s Design Company: Illustrative

FMEO Tip: Quick Look Folders and Zip Files
> Folder Plugin
> Zip File Plugin

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Burning CDs from iTunes

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Listener Question: Access-like Program for OS X?
> FileMaker Pro
> Bento
> NeoOffice
> Parallels / VMware Fusion
> Q
> Wine OS X

Listener Question: Good All-in-One Printer for Macs?

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> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

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MEO-054-121007 (42’08, 19.4mb, 64kbps)

Episode #053

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: More Leopard vs Vista nonsense, QuickTime hacked, MacBook drive failures? Run IE7 on your Mac, Higher prices coming to iTunes? MacBook Symmetry, Creating business cards on your Mac, Connor’s QuickTip, Jason from the MacBook Podcast helps restore your Mac, David’s review of Time Machine plus all the usual tips and tricks.

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News:
> Chink in QuickTime’s Armor
> MacBook Hard Drive Failures?
> iPhone Launches in France
> Apple Dumps NBC
> Greenpeace Says Apple is Doing Better
> Boot Camp Expiration Near
> Run IE7 On Your Mac
> MacSanta 2007
> MacUpdate Promo
> Add Cool New Effects to iChat in Leopard with QuartzFX.com
> Google’s Gadgets on Dashboard
> UPDATE: New Skype 2.7 Beta Build
> UPDATE: OmniGraffle 5.0 Beta
> RUMOR: ATT’s CEO Outs the 3G iPhone?
> RUMOR: Apple to Raise Wholesale Price of Movies?
> RUMOR: All Windows Apps to Run Native Soon?
> FUN NEWS: Squishy MacBooks

Quick Tip: Connor says using Quay can “fix” Leopard’s Stacks
> Quay

MacBook Podcast Tip by Jason Whitener: Recover your Leopard Installation

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Review: Leopard’s Time Machine, by David Boul

FMEO Tip: How to Delete Locked Files

Listener Question: James asks about Business Card software
> Business Card Composer
> iWork ’08
> PrintShop Mac

Listener Feedback: We hear from Will, Greg and Pam and their experiences with Leopard so far.

Links to Know:
> Retro Mac Cast
> ESC!Cast now on Pownce
> macCompanion Magazine

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MEO-053-120307 (1:02’31, 28.7mb, 64kbps)