For Mac Eyes Only
Michael Potter
A podcast about Macs for Mac users offering fresh perspectives on Apple news and events. On For Mac Eyes Only, Mike shares his thoughts on the most interesting news and rumors of the week, presents Mac How-Tos and Quick Tips, and answers listener questions about the Macintosh and other Apple related hardware.
- For Mac Eyes Only 467 – Hot Coffee and a Slice of Pi-Hole
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!
LINKS to KNOW
> Pi-hole
> Raspberry Pi Imager
> Steve Jenkins’ Personal Pi-hole List of Lists
> Adafruit Industries
> Miuzei Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case (NOT an Amazon affiliate link)
> CanaKit
> FLIRC Raspberry Pi Cases
> Docker for Pi-hole
> Pi-hole on Synology
> Helium Browser
> Firefox
> DuckDuckGo
> Kagi Search Engine
> GMen Show 26 (YouTube Link)
> Jeff’s Essential App: BarbeeFind Jeff At:
> British Tech Network
> Retro Rewatch
> The Context Machine
> @jgamet on Mastodon, Pixelfed, BlueskyCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E7-467-022826.mp3Running Time: 1:55:25
4 March 2026, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 466 – A Sub With a Side of Apple
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: ItsytvCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E6-466-021426.mp3Running Time: 1:04:33
18 February 2026, 1:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 465 – Wood You Make a Resolution?
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: AnyListFind Bob At:
> ThinkBob.com
> Dangerous Bob Photography
> Tucson Macintosh Users Group (TMUG)
> Old Mac Gang PodcastCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E5-465-012426.mp3Running Time: 1:26:44
28 January 2026, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 464 – Pondering a Podcast
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 NotesCONTACT US
> Find Katie at The VHS Club Podcast
> Also Find Katie at Ecamm
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E4-464-011026.mp3Running Time: 1:45:30
14 January 2026, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 463 – Jingle Bell Mac
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 2Darren’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 MachineLINKS to KNOW
> Mike’s Essential App: Snowy by Pingie (Direct Download) (App Store)
CONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E3-463-121325.mp3Running Time: 1:42:45
16 December 2025, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 462 – Memories Not Soon Forgotten
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 MacCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E2-462-112225.mp3Running Time: 1:19:00
26 November 2025, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 461 – Kaiju Catastrophe
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.
LINKS to KNOW
> HP OmniStudio All in One
> Framework PCs
> Dell Pro PCs
> Linux Mint
> Ubuntu Desktop
> Ubuntu Studio
> Mozilla Firefox
> Thunderbird
> Photo Management: Darktable and digiKam
> Office Suite: LibreOffice
> Creative Apps: GIMP, Inkscape, Scribus
> Audio & Video Apps: Audacity, Ardor, kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve
> Live Streaming: OBS Studio
> Nextcloud
> ownCloud
> Synology NAS Selector
> Android Alternatives: GrapheneOS, LineageOS, Ubuntu Touch
> Star Labs Starlite Mk V
> Roku Players
> Movies Anywhere
> Mike’s Essential App: Neo Network Utility 2.0CONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S20E1-461-110825.mp3Running Time: 2:26:25
12 November 2025, 3:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 460 – Troubleshooting Privacy
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: CaffeineCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S19E20-460-102525.mp3Running Time: 1:45:53
29 October 2025, 2:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 459 – Tahoe is Ugly (And How to Fix It)
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.
LINKS to KNOW
> How to find all of Apple’s system icons
> macOS26 Solarium Terminal Commands
> Mike’s Essential App: SolidGlassCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S19E19-459-101125.mp3Running Time: 1:45:15
13 October 2025, 11:00 pm - For Mac Eyes Only 458 – Reaction Time: Apple’s Awe Dropping Event
Season 19, Episode 18 (#458)
On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Darren and Dave to provide their first-hand reactions* to Apple’s Awe Dropping event where Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch 11, the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro and an all new, thinner, form factor for the iPhone, the iPhone Air!
NEWS
> AirPods Pro 3
> Apple Watch series 11
> iPhone 17
> iPhone Air
> iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro MaxLINKS to KNOW
> Jon Prosser’s iPhone 17 Pro | All new. All blue. (YouTube Link)
> FMEO Episode 370 – A Little Field Trip (with Dave Ginsburg)CONTACT US
> Find Dave at In Touch with iOS Podcast
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S19E18-458-090925.mp3Running Time: 1:29:36
* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.
10 September 2025, 2:00 am - For Mac Eyes Only 457 – Mac From Scratch
Season 19, Episode 17 (#457)
On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Darren tackle an intriguing thought experiment inspired by an article on 9to5Mac: If you had to start your entire Apple ecosystem from scratch beginning with a new desktop Mac on down to the Apple watch, what would you pick–and why? Mike shares an “Accidental” Quick Tip for checking your Magic Mouse battery level while charging, and we close out the episode with Darren’s Essential App pick: Amazon Music…on iOS?
LINKS to KNOW
> Starting an Apple Ecosystem from Scratch
> Darren’s Essential App: Amazon Music for iOS (App Store Link)
> Amazon Music App for MacCONTACT US
> Meet TeamFMEO
> Contact Us
> FMEOTV on YouTubePlay Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/escwebs/FMEO-S19E17-457-082325.mp3Running Time: 2:10:15
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