Comfort Zone

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 t...

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.o...

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...

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 Fant...

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 g...

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 Birc...

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...

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 L...

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...

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 To...

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 Chal...

The gang gets to work defending their Mac login items. Who has the most minimal startup? Who's got the craziest apps? This episode has more new apps mentioned in any episode of Comfort Zone ever! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Other Things Discussed Chris's hyper key video Marco Arment is just like Niléane - ATP 637 1...

Chris achieves a new level of focus on the Mac with a familiar app, Matt finds comfort for his sore fingers, and Niléane leads the hardest challenge ever put forth on the show. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Weekly Topics Raycast Focus MacWhisper Aqua Voice Other Things Discussed Kwack Bluesky is rolling out checkmark...

Matt finally found a new use for the action button, Niléane is here to fix your Finder, and Chris raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw coming. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Weekly Topics Google Gemini FinderFix Other Things Discussed 2FA Code Finder for Raycast FlohGro on Mastodon Slamming Into Walls A...

Niléane brings a spicy browser extension, Chris works through some iPad feelings, and Matt made the gang decide what app they consider "undefeated". We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Weekly Topics Dearrow Chris's Changing My Relationship with the iPad video Other Things Discussed Popular Drafts...

Chris has an external drive faster than you've ever seen, Matt has a new email app he swears isn't his new favorite cult, and the whole gang does their best to redesign iOS and iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Amoeba : Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba's apps. We want to hear from you! How would...

Matt has built an Obsidian plugin with a fun name, Niléane is keeping the scrobbling dream alive, and everyone tries to find a great new Raycast extension. We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky ! Weekly Topics Ghosty Posty Last.fm Other Things Discussed The "meh key" Nintendo To...

Niléane insists she's not bringing another task manager, Chris has a new e-ink toy he loves, and the whole crew finds interesting ways to add some more text expansion to their lives. We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky ! Weekly Topics Cortex Sidekick Notepad TRMNL Other Things...

Darth Chris makes an appearance, Niléane has an exclusive first look at…checks notes… the iPhone 16 Pro, Matt insists on talking about MacWhisper even more, and the crew actually all followed the rules in this week's challenge (a miracle!). Weekly Topics iPhone 16 Pro MacWhisper Other Things Discussed Niléane's Nomad case Doppler music app Stephen Hackett's macOS wallpaper collection Keyboard Maes...

Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level. Weekly Topics iPhone 16e iPad Air (M3) MacBook Air (M4) Other Things Discussed Niléane's brilliant Touch ID setup TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi 7 router Goodbye (for now?), Superhuman Raycast Hazel Keyboard Maestro Doppler Calendar 366 II Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon C...

Niléane has entered her keyboard era, Chris has a consumer warning as well as a really good macropad, and then we find the best games on the Mac. Weekly Topics Logitech MX Keys Mini Volt Plus+ numberpad (but probably don't buy it) BNK8 macropad Stream Deck Other Things Discussed Ladies and gentlemen, we got him! Adobe Enhance Speech Crazy weather in France Neva OpenEmu How to emulate on the Mac Ci...

Chris has a first look at a new iPad stand, Matt is ready to drop out and have some fun, and a our Coldplay challenges pushes some of the gang to their limits. Weekly Topics MagFlött Pro Dropout Other Things Discussed Paul F. Tompkins on Make Some Noise Christmas Lights by Coldplay (YouTube) The Scientist by Coldplay (on YouTube) Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Masto...

Matt has a lot of feelings about podcast players, Niléane has gone on an adventure where the sounds are just warmer and somehow better but she can't quite explain why, and Chris tries to make an all-out war break out Weekly Topics Castro , Overcast , and Apple Podcasts Niléan's MacStories article about vinyl Other Things Discussed Using Tot as sticky notes ChatWise Podcasts app not working well wi...

Niléane is developing an obsession with remotes, but she swears she's finally got The One, Chris has found a box that lets him store anything, and another color-based challenge leads to controversy (who saw that coming???). Weekly Topics Deutsche Telekom's Apple TV Remote Anybox Other Things Discussed "Democracy" The terrible remote Matt & Chris ordered Castro's blue icon Copilot Discord's "blue"...