Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Stuff we discussed Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser -Waluigi hat FocusFlight Matt's dream(?) monitor Nothing CMF Phone Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening! You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.
Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple product lines. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Capacities A UserScript to fix Instagram reels on the web Shure MV7X Memory foam for Niléane's 🦶 Anker MagGo Qi2 stand (Photo) A rubber edge Other stuff Changing lives Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Focus Friend Notion Mail for iOS Other stuff Klack on the Mac App Store Niléane's home screen change Matt's home screen change Chris's home screen change Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Meze 99 Classics The Big Ball Other stuff iFi Go Link Qwant Things 3 FAIRTIQ Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Meta Ray-Bans Castro Other stuff Adam's HTTP, DNS, and SMTP stickers Meta Reality Labs is losing tons of money Eve Flare…aka the big ball Nomad Slim Wallet Nomadic wallet Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Chris wants to talk about OS 26, but liquid glass is OFF LIMITS, Matt found a slick new security camera, and Niléane challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics iOS 26 Synology CC400W security camera Other stuff The TRMNL creator isn't a good dude Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Niléane has to let loose on Liquid Glass, Chris runs into the arms of the iPad, and Matt challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Liquid glass and iPadOS 26 Other stuff Jason Snell's liquid glass preview The Mac-ification of iPadOS Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Someone has lost their bananas, Matt brings Perplexity back from the dead, Niléane has a fun way to use Mastodon, and Chris challenges everyone to up their widget game. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! 🔴 Donate to support Palestinian families and workers in Gaza: Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle https://chuffed.org/project/hope-giving-circle Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza: https://chuffed.org/project/spark-space-gaza Main Topics Perplexity Comet browser Phanpy Other stuff The fan that actually cools an iPhone uBlock Origin Lite Donkey Kong Bananza TangerineUI FediFetcher Widgets for Obsidian Chris's widget French weather alerts Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Chris has some cool new apps, Matt made some cool new apps, and Niléane challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics xSearch Obscura - Studio Other stuff Arc browser Lucky for Safari iPhone cooling fan Anker USB-C cable LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants Ketchup for Pokémon Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their workflows. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Legion Go Odin2 Portal Analogue Pocket Shadow VirtualBuddy Other stuff Folder Preview Logitech MX Master 3S MOS Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time PEAK Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Niléane is out on assignment, so Chris and Matt hold down the fort, discussing what "pro" tools look like, the most pro Thunderbolt dock you can buy, and how they automated their note-taking. The episode is proudly sponsored by Ecamm Live. Coupon code MACSTORIES gives 1 month free of Ecamm Live to new customers Main Topics What makes something "pro"? CalDigit TS5 Plus Other stuff F1 movie had a great opening weekend Parallels Hush ScreenFlow Audio Hijack Actions for Obsidian OWC Thunderbolt 4 Dock Roadcaster Duo Scarlet Solo Zoom H4N Sennheiser MKE Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Niléane hosts the next installment of the "Our Tech Stories" series, Chris has an iPad keyboard case with a kickstand, and everyone attempts to replace a cherished app with something from Apple. Main Topics Too many phones to list! Kids, ask your parents! Logitech Flip Folio Other stuff Ticci and John try Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar with Cream Soda BentoBox Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Chris is back in his element in the iPadOS 26 world, Matt just wants to play some games, and Niléane oversees the hardest challenge in ages. The episode is proudly sponsored by [Ecamm Live](https://www.ecamm.live). Coupon code MACSTORIES gives 1 month free of Ecamm Live to new customers [Let us know](https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96) your favorite thing! ## Main Topics - [iPadOS 26](https://www.apple.com/os/ipados/) - [Switch 2](https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/) ## Our Last Played iPhone Games - [Balatro](https://www.playbalatro.com) - [Mini Metro](https://dinopoloclub.com/games/mini-metro/) - [Holedown](https://holedown.com) ## Follow the Hosts - [Chris on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley) - [Matt on Birchtree](https://birchtree.me) - [Niléane on Mastodon](https://nileane.fr/@nileane) - [Comfort Zone on Mastodon](https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone) - [Comfort Zone on Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net)
Comfort Zone does WWDC! Federico Viticci joins the show to talk about our favorite things revealed at Apple's developer conference. Let us know your favorite thing! Main Topics All things WWDC Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Comfort Zone has completed its first year! Instead of doing a clip show or something, the gang gets right down to business doing what they do best: complaining about browsers, going down an audiophile rabbit hole, and battling to see who has the best Mac background app. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Dia Letter to Arc members 2025 Beyerdynamic PRO X USB-C CABLE 1.6 M sad Beyerdynamic PRO X COILED CABLE Elgato Wave XLR UGREEN 3.5mm to USB-C adapter Apple 3.5mm to USB-C adapter Other Things Discussed RCMD LeaderKey Vivid MicDrop Backdrop Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
The gang goes old school with media apps, Chris and Matt recall tales from their youth, and Niléane reminds everyone how young and hip she is in comparison. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics (Not that) Meta IINA video player Other Things Discussed Jet Lag: The Game Nebula Michelle Khare Plexamp Dopplr What is HDR, actually? Quick Reviews Letterboxd Sequel TV Forecast SoundSource Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Chris brings some new apps, Matt defends himself for another hardware purchase, and Niléane's no-dock challenge has brutal results. Then Matt and Niléane really let Chris down with his end-of-show question. Like really, really let down. Today's episode is sponsored by Inoreader. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Todoist BusyCal Microsoft Surface Pro Other Things Discussed Calendar 366 2 SwitchGlass uBar Sidebar Setapp Citroen Ami Fiat 500e 1967 Ford Mustang (Elanor)) Nileane's uBar setup: screen 1 and screen 2 Matt's uBar setup Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Matt's phone is folding more than usual, Niléane has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the challenge. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Motorola RAZR+ Moom Supercharge BetterTouchTool Other Things Discussed Schej Folder Preview Pinning Single-Space Challenge: Trying to Manage My macOS Windows All in One Virtual Desktop Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky