For Mac Eyes Only – The Joy of Mac

Season 10, Episode 7 (#331)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric discuss something no other computing platform can boast of: The Joy of Mac. Mike shares how Macstock came about and gives a sneak peak of Macstock 2016!
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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 – A Journey Back to the Mac

Episode #299

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric are joined by former MacBook Podcast host and For Mac Eyes Only segment producer Jason Whitener who shares his round-trip journey from the Mac to Windows and how he found his way back to the Mac again. We discuss Apple’s famed halo effect, the value of the Mac App Store to switchers, virtualizing Windows for Jason’s hobby, and forgotten apps Jason re-discovered as he immersed himself back into the Mac community.
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Macintosh 30th: How Did I Get Here?

Barry_1InfiniteLoopI found myself in Cupertino attending the Mac 30th bash recently at the Flint Center. How did I get there? Well besides my peculiar penchant for driving everywhere, I have to step back and look at the community that got me here. [Read more…]

For Mac Eyes Only – Happy Birthday Macintosh!

Episode #297

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Barry who gives us a wrap up of the Macintosh’s 30th Birthday event held in Cupertino CA January 25th, 2014. Mike and Barry also share their first experiences with the Mac, discuss old Macs they’ve owned, and how Apple’s revolutionary device unveiled 30 years ago helped to shape their lives.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Where Have All The Zealots Gone?

Episode #291

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Gary and Eric continue a series of talks on what it means to be an Apple user and, more specifically, a Mac user in an Apple world dominated by iOS devices. Is Brand loyalty or Product loyalty the driving force behind the Mac at Apple?
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For Mac Eyes Only – Final Thoughts on the Future

Episode #286

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike shares feedback from Darren and Jim on Apple’s future, MacBook Pro Updates, Mac Pro Woes in EU, Spring Mac Pro Confirmed?, Apple Pop-Up Museum, Reusing an Old Time Capsule, Rescuing Data from Floppies.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Meandering Macworld

Episode #285

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Barry for a report from the floor of Macworld/iWorld 2013 to discuss the vibe of this year’s show as well as the overall feel from vendors and attendees for the future of Apple and, more importantly, for the Mac. Barry also highlights interesting software, peripherals and vendors discovered while wandering the show floor.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Fanaticism and Fandom

Episode #281

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Gary examine fanaticism in the Apple community, celebrate the show’s 6th anniversary, plus: a new direction and release schedule for For Mac Eyes Only.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Mac Meetup Chaos

Episode #280

This week on For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary, Eric, Barry, and special guests, Brian and Alan to discuss Macs, iPad Rumors, Apple Apologies, Media Lock-in, the Apple Community, and More in this Special Episode Recorded Live During our First FMEO Meetup. In Q&A: Is Java Still Installed?, and Backing up Macs before Service.
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