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!

https://www.formaceyesonly.com/2026/03/17/for-mac-eyes-only-468-ai-a-bye-bye/

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: Barbee

@jgamet

https://www.formaceyesonly.com/2026/03/03/for-mac-eyes-only-467-hot-coffee-and-a-slice-of-pi-hole/

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!

https://www.formaceyesonly.com/2026/02/17/for-mac-eyes-only-466-a-sub-with-a-side-of-apple/

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.

https://www.formaceyesonly.com/2026/01/27/for-mac-eyes-only-465-wood-you-make-a-resolution/

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.

https://www.formaceyesonly.com/2026/01/13/for-mac-eyes-only-464-pondering-a-podcast/

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 Team FMEO plus special guest Katie Fawkes for a fun conversation on getting started with podcasting in 2026!

Watch along and chat with us live as we record episode 464 of For Mac Eyes Only this Saturday, January 10th at 1pm Central Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiUyBXOLsLc

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Unfortunately, I need to postpone/reschedule BOTH the For Mac Eyes Only episode 464 livestream scheduled for tomorrow, Dec 27th AND the 20th Anniversary Celebration with Chuck Joiner scheduled for Sunday the 28th.

The 20th Anniversary Celebration will be rescheduled for a future date to be announced and we’ll see you in January for our next episode of FMEO!

Thank you so much for understanding. Wishing everyone the best for the holiday season & a Happy New Year.

@chuckjoiner

*** Postponed to future date! Stay tuned ***

Celebrate 20 Years of Podcasting with Mike & Chuck!

Join Mike & Chuck Joiner @chuckjoiner (MacVoices), for a special LIVE cross-over show Sunday, Dec. 28 at 3 PM Cent.

We will “officially” celebrate 20 years of our shows with a look behind the methods & motivations that kicked us off (and keep us going). We’ll discuss the evolution of both shows & approaches to the Apple universe.

Have questions? Bring them on! Come hang out & celebrate with us!