For Mac Eyes Only

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For Mac Eyes Only 468 – AI-a-Bye-Bye Mar 18, 2026

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Season 20, Episode 8 (#468)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike and Darren as they take a look at unwanted AI Integration, the Loss of Human Authenticity, where AI is Useful, and minimizing the use of AI by shedding old habits/services and adopting new ones that work the way WE want them to! Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for performing calculations within TextEdit, and we wrap up with Darren’s Essential App pick: GuitarTuna for iPad OS!

LINKS to KNOW

> Mozilla Firefox Brings AI Controls with Latest Release
> DuckDuckGo’s Approach to AI
> Duck.ai
> Liz Wilcox is Fired Up!
> Darren’s Essential App: GuitarTuna for iPad OS (App Store Link)

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:21:39

For Mac Eyes Only 467 – Hot Coffee and a Slice of Pi-Hole Mar 04, 2026

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Season 20, Episode 7 (#467)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Eric, Darren and Special Guest Jeff Gamet as they delve into the world of network-wide ad blocking using Pi-hole including what it is, the hardware you’ll need, plus how to set it up and keep it running! Lister Nick shares his thoughts on Apple’s new Creator Studio suite. Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for quickly accessing emoji via your Mac’s keyboard. And we wrap up with Jeff’s Essential App pick: Barbee!

Find Jeff At:
> British Tech Network
> Retro Rewatch
> The Context Machine
> @jgamet on Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:55:25

For Mac Eyes Only 466 – A Sub With a Side of Apple Feb 18, 2026

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Season 20, Episode 6 (#466)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike and Darren as they discuss Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription, stand-alone vs subscription pricing, and who can benefit from using Creator Studio. Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for scheduling events and we wrap up with Mike’s Essential App pick: Itsytv!

LINKS to KNOW

> Apple’s Creator Studio
> Creator Studio for Education
> Apple kills off Pro Apps for Education
> Mike’s Essential App: Itsytv

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:04:33

For Mac Eyes Only 465 – Wood You Make a Resolution? Jan 28, 2026

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Season 20, Episode 5 (#465)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Darren, special guest Bob Wood, plus contributions from listeners Nick and Lisa as they share tech resolutions for the new year including clearing out the digital cruft, giving back to your tech community, cutting ties with old subscriptions, not letting AI take over your life, and more! We close the episode with Bob’s Essential App pick: AnyList.

LINKS to KNOW

> Affinity Studio
> IDMarkz
> Pearcleaner
> AppCleaner
> KeyCue
> Bob’s Essential App: AnyList

Find Bob At:
> ThinkBob.com
> Dangerous Bob Photography
> Tucson Macintosh Users Group (TMUG)
> Old Mac Gang Podcast

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:26:44

For Mac Eyes Only 464 – Pondering a Podcast Jan 14, 2026

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Season 20, Episode 4 (#464)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Do you have something to say? Opinions or news to share, or maybe you just want to tell the world a story? Perhaps it’s time to give podcasting a try! Join Mike, Darren, and special guest Katie Fawkes for a fun conversation on getting started with podcasting in 2026! We close the episode with an Essential App pick by Katie: Apple Notes.

LINKS to KNOW

> Libsyn
> Audacity Audio Editor
> Captivate.fm
> Blue Microphones
> Shure Podcasting Mics
> Zoom PodTrak Podcast Recorders / Audio Interface
> Ecamm Live: streaming & video production for macOS
> Squirrel Attack! (YouTube Link)
> Katie’s Essential App: Apple Notes

CONTACT US

> Find Katie at The VHS Club Podcast
> Also Find Katie at Ecamm
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:45:30

For Mac Eyes Only 463 – Jingle Bell Mac Dec 16, 2025

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Season 20, Episode 3 (#463)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Eric and Darren dive into their sack of holiday gift ideas and share some favorite last minute gift picks for the Apple user in your life.

For Mac Eyes Only Last-Minute Gift Guide 2025

Gift Guide Links

(All Are Non-Affiliate Links)

Eric’s Picks
> Apple AirTag (4 pack)
> Philips Hue Smart Light Bulbs Starter Kit
> SuperBox S7 Ultra
> TinyTV 2

Darren’s Picks
> Meross Smart Plug
> Apple USB-C to USB-A Adapter
> KTC 27″ 5K@60Hz 2K@120Hz Monitor (H27P3)
> A Christmas Carol (Abridged) – Read by Patrick Stewart (Apple Books Link)

Mike’s Picks
> Anker Charger 140W, 4-Port
> OBSBOT Tiny 2 lite
> Setapp Subscription
> LEGO Arcade Machine

LINKS to KNOW

> Mike’s Essential App: Snowy by Pingie (Direct Download) (App Store)

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:42:45

For Mac Eyes Only 462 – Memories Not Soon Forgotten Nov 26, 2025

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Season 20, Episode 2 (#462)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Inspired by a Wired article, Mike & Darren explore how popular services on the Internet co-opt our memories for profit, while Mike explores multiple ways to prevent Apple Photos from surfacing Memories we may not care to revisit. Darren closes the episode with his Essential App pick: OneDrive Client for macOS.

REFERENCE

> Goode, L. (2021, May). Always a Bride. Wired, 29(05), 34-43. (paywalled)

LINKS to KNOW

> Photos Settings on macOS
> Hiding People, Memories, and Holidays on iOS
> PowerPhotos by Fat Cat Software
> File Browser Professional for iOS and macOS
> Darrens’s Essential App: Microsoft OneDrive Client for Mac

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:19:00

For Mac Eyes Only 461 – Kaiju Catastrophe Nov 12, 2025

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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.

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 2:26:25

For Mac Eyes Only 460 – Troubleshooting Privacy Oct 29, 2025

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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.

LINKS to KNOW

> Macstock IX Digital Pass
> Mozilla Firefox
> DuckDuckGo Browser
> Brave
> Tor Browser
> Mike’s Essential App: Caffeine

CONTACT US

> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTube

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Running Time: 1:45:53

For Mac Eyes Only 459 – Tahoe is Ugly (And How to Fix It) Oct 13, 2025

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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.