For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: It’s Been Too Long

Season 9, Episode 3 (#309)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Barry hosts this special Reaction Time episode and is joined by Gary and Mike to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the October “It’s been too long” event where the new iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and 27″ Retina iMac are debuted.

EDITORIAL LINKS:

> iOS 8.1
> OS X 10.10 Yosemite
> iMac with Retina 5K display
> iPad Air 2
> iPad mini 3
> SwiftKey for iOS
> Chip and PIN
> Recovering PC Market

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Running Time: 1:34:05

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – Ask-a-palooza!

Season 9, Episode 2 (#308)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Brian to talk Finder tabs, Alfred vs. Spotlight, Private Browsing modes, Convenience Apps, Deleting old document Versions, ripping discs with Handbrake, Skype 2.8, and more!
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Fall iPhone Event…and iWrist Too?

Season 9, Episode 1 (#307)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary, Barry and Eric to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the September Special Event during which Apple debuted the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Announced Apple Pay, and launched the all-new Apple Watch!

NEWS:

> iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus
> Apple Pay
> Apple Watch
> Free U2 Album to All iTunes Store Customers

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> TechCrunch
> Wired
> Macworld

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> Contact Us

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Running Time: 2:14:00

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – The Backwoods of Yosemite

Episode #306

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: In a continuing series of specials on OS X Yosemite, Mike and Eric hike into the backwoods of Yosemite to give a brief overview of the new tools for developers found within Xcode 6, email: Migration Assistant woes, email: Yellow flashing screen on boot up?
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For Mac Eyes Only – Hiking Into Yosemite

Episode #305

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: In part one of a series of specials on OS X Yosemite, Mike and Eric take a peek at what’s new in Yosemite’s System Preferences, give a first look at Notification Center’s new Today feature, investigate iCloud’s Family Sharing option, and begin to explore the updated interface of both Finder and Spotlight.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: WWDC 2014 Keynote

Episode #304

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the WWDC 2014 Keynote where Apple launched OS X Yosemite, iOS 8, a variety of new APIs for app developers to latch on to in iOS, an all new programming language, and a new graphics technology to improve gaming performance in iOS called Metal.

NEWS:

> OS X Yosemite
> iOS 8
> Mac and iOS Integration
> Family Sharing
> iCloud Drive
> Health
> Swift
> iOS 8 SDK

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> Ars Technica
> TechCrunch
> Macworld

CONTACT US:

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us

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Running Time: 2:27:09

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – Rockin’ Those Older Macs

Episode #303

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss the state of Mac security. What do modern Mac users need to concern themselves with and, more importantly (and in the wake of Windows XP’s demise), how can folks running older Macs stay secure on today’s modern web without upgrading to a new Mac or, worse, switching to an alternative OS?
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For Mac Eyes Only – Another Bicycle for the Mind

Episode #302

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined once again by Eric and Barry to discuss what it means to innovate, Apple’s role as innovator in the marketplace, and how Apple’s innovations of the past as well as innovations yet-to-come will continue to lead the industry well into the future.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Macworld Meaning

Episode #301

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Barry and Eric for a look back at Barry’s trip to Macworld, the vibe of this year’s show, iBeacon and the Internet of Things, and where things might be heading for Mac fans this year. Mike shares a few listener favs for Little Known apps found on the Mac.

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For Mac Eyes Only – The Mac’s Pretty Good Too

Episode #300

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric share some of their favorite Little Known apps that ship with the Mac, explore some tips for improving Spotlight and Finder searches, and answer Ralph’s question: Essential Apps to … Whom?
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