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This One Time at Bandcamp27 Nov 202401:09:58

The gang has so much to be thankful for, including you, dear listeners. ❤️

Oh yeah, and they find new ways to listen to music before being revealing their absolute favorite Apple app.

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I've Automated My Partner21 Nov 202401:22:31

Matt brings his latest obsession, Niléane wants to talk about Bluesky, and Chris challenges the gang to automate something.

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Nicolas Cage Works Just Fine with MagSafe19 Sep 202401:33:06

Matt needs to praise the iPad, Chris drops some iPadOS knowledge, and Niléane is intrigued by what window management on other tablets looks like.

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Don't You Want to be Anxious?12 Sep 202401:17:37

It’s all challenge this week as the gang brings (and defends) their phone home screens. Rules were followed by all, but of course there’s a little twist this time as well.

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That’s How I Drive My Truck05 Sep 202401:22:28

Niléane and Chris have upgraded their desk setups, but Matt didn’t get the memo and brought a hard drive or something. Then we see who can bend the rules the most to survive the challenge.

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Celsius Has No Character29 Aug 202401:18:22

Matt is trying to find the right temperature, Chris is floating on Air(table), and Niléane finds out if she’s feeling lucky about getting 10 blue links.

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The Statue of Liberty is Full of French People22 Aug 202401:17:08

The gang shares their very sane, and not at all controversial 👀 notification preferences. Then they explore some new and interesting Obsidian plugins you might not have heard of.

Obsidian Plugins

(links open directly in Obsidian)

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This Is a Big Week for Apologies15 Aug 202401:25:33

Matt has to apologize for the things he said last week, Chris tries to find out if we’re smarter than Apple Intelligence, and Niléane has a quiz nobody could predict.

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I like to Read My Podcasts08 Aug 202400:50:47

Chris is absent for mysterious reasons, Niléane finds clever ways to watch the Olympics, and Matt explores his podcast app feelings.

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I Need to Tell You Something01 Aug 202401:09:10

Matt is leaving you Unread, Chris is gaming on the go, and Niléane brings an addictive drug you can download from the App Store. Oh yeah, and there are several terrifying reveals.

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Have You Heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?25 Jul 202401:24:31

Niléane reviews the AirPods Max, Matt got a new GPU, and Chris keeps things non-controversial by bringing up The Acolyte. Then we get into using the Vision Pro for something new and Niléane challenges us to bring some old tech back to life.

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I Win18 Jul 202401:19:28

Chris can finally talk about iPadOS 18, Niléane goes on a quest for great dynamic wallpapers, and Matt brought a tea kettle for some reason. Then they all say nice things about new browsers and Chris has a "visionary" new challenge.

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What Even is Orange?14 Nov 202401:08:53

Niléane has a fancy new way to block ads and annoyances, Chris has our first look at a bunch of Final Cut Pro updates, and then we all judge the best apps on the App Store with Orange icons.

Inoreader: Build your own newsfeed with Inoreader

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Who among Us Is Sane?11 Jul 202401:12:40

Niléane has a social media surprise, Matt tries to take his email to superhuman levels, and Chris blows his hair back with Wi-Fi speeds you wouldn't believe. Then we reflect on last week's very chill challenge before jumping into the next one where we must be nice.

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I think it's pretty safe, and here's why04 Jul 202401:19:15

Matt goes Infinite, Chris embraces Nothing, and Niléane tries to make a Frame…work. Oh, and we discover two of the hosts have sane travel bags and the other is a maniac.

Our thanks once again to ListenLater.net for sponsoring Comfort Zone and MacStories! Let them know you heard about them from us to get 20% more credits with your first purchase.

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I'm Making It Cold27 Jun 202401:12:18

Niléane tests the gang on their French knowledge (it goes great...), Chris adds some goblins to this productivity system, and Matt tries to connect to the other side.

Our thanks once again to ListenLater.net for sponsoring Comfort Zone and MacStories! Let them know you heard about them from us to get 20% more credits with your first purchase.

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Are You Matt, or Are You Matter?20 Jun 202401:21:30

Matt decides to stop being so grumpy, Chris may or may not have survived WWDC, and Niléane brings a strange robot to the party.

Our thanks to ListenLater.net for sponsoring Comfort Zone and MacStories! Let them know you heard about them from us to get 20% more credits with your first purchase.

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A Second Thing Plugged into the Mac Is a Disaster State13 Jun 202401:20:19

We're back! After surviving our first challenge together, the gang is back for more with new goodies, an unexpectedly heavy topic, and a new mysterious challenge we didn't see coming.

Weekly Topics Our iPad Gaming Swag Follow us on Mastodon
I’m Known on My iPad as an iPad Guy06 Jun 202401:00:00

Welcome to Comfort Zone! This is a show about exploring new and interesting tech, and stepping outside your comfort zone to expand your horizons (whether you want to or not).

In this debut episode, we talk about what Apple should steal from the Meta Quest 3, how an iPad enthusiast takes advantage of a new Mac, and how precious family photos were saved from being lost to time.

Then there's the challenge! We all spent a few weeks using Apple Reminders for task management, and our challenge for week 2 is something none of us saw coming…

Zuck’s Vision Pro review https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TkhmivNzt/

MacPad story https://www.macstories.net/stories/macpad-how-i-created-the-hybrid-mac-ipad-laptop-and-tablet-that-apple-wont-make/

How to get a YouTube channel’s RSS feed https://danielmiessler.com/p/rss-feed-youtube-channel

Google PhotoScan https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photoscan-by-google-photos/id1165525994

Things 3 https://culturedcode.com/things/

Fantastical https://flexibits.com/fantastical

Jump Desktop https://jumpdesktop.com/

Screens https://edovia.com/en/screens/

Chris on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley

Matt on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer

Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane

Comfort Zone on Mastodon https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone

Welcome to Comfort Zone02 Jun 202400:02:06

Comfort Zone is a podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone. Every week, each host will bring new technology they've tried to the show to discuss whether it worked and how it pushed them out of their comfort zone. 

Then, at the conclusion of each episode, one of the hosts will issue the dreaded challenge to the others to try something new, and perhaps even something they might not like. It's a fun, fresh way to learn something new, along with the hosts every week.

Is That Elvish?07 Nov 202401:16:17

Chris breaks down Apple Intelligence, and while Matt is under the weather, he brings the good Nintendo vibes. Then we all do our best to speak a different language, with delightful results.

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One Dad at a Time, Please!31 Oct 202401:16:32

Matt buys his first ereader, Niléane has moved to a new calendar app, and for the challenge everyone did something with Stage Manager.

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There's Gold in That Computer!22 Oct 202401:16:08

Chris has the brand new iPad mini, Matt made a big change to his RSS, and Niléane introduces a new segment: Our Tech Stories. Then we get fun, weird, and thirsty in the game picks.

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Get Me a Dr. Pepper Robot17 Oct 202401:34:58

Niléane is fired up about the state of tech, Chris is enjoying the sweet, sweet sounds of a V12 engine, and Matt is really into a new web browser.

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Some general examples of things sucking.

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Oh, I'm a Limb!10 Oct 202401:19:24

Niléane is back and she’s brought the long-awaited Mastodon 4.3 update, Matt brought Omnivore, and Chris rounds out his new Apple product reviews with the Apple Watch Series 10. Then we see who took the best photo with an iPhone and introduce a fun new, accessible challenge.

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Ryan Gosling and Gladiator03 Oct 202401:19:00

Surprise! Matt got a new iPhone (you’re shocked 😅) and Chris brings the new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (yes, that’s the name!). Then it’s time for movie corner and a review of 2023’s film, Ferrari.

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One True Voorhees26 Sep 202401:20:22

With Niléane out on assignment, Matt and Chris are joined by MacStories’ own John Voorhees! Chris and John bring brand new, embargoed products, while Matt brings…checking my notes here…a Thunderbolt dock from years ago (but he swears it’s cool).

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This Challenge Escalated Quickly!13 Mar 202501:33:14

Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level.

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I'm Sick, I Have a Sickness06 Mar 202501:19:32

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.

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The California Guy is Cold26 Dec 202401:13:14

Chris has his own Mount Rushmore of iPad apps, Matt is trying to get to terms with Discord, and the gang figures out if they’re moving the group chat to WhatsApp.

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I’m Not a Panda Person19 Dec 202401:10:25

Niléane has a new webcam, Chris is drowning in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps.

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Matt is a Mean Guy12 Dec 202401:18:21

Matt felt like bringing an intentionally controversial topic, Niléane refuses to admit she’s created a sticky note-based task manager, and everyone gives the iPad some much needed love.

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I’m Knee-Deep in Turkey05 Dec 202401:17:01

Niléane has taken to the skies in Flight Simulator, Chris wants to talk about yet another Mac, and the gang all looks for the best open source app (or web app!) they can find.

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The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other27 Feb 202501:08:00

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.

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Tot Notch 👌20 Feb 202501:17:33

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

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The "Blue" Icon13 Feb 202501:12:27

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???).

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Switzerland is at the Top06 Feb 202501:11:40

Matt made an app and brings a very, very unbiased take on it, Chris has solved some of his tech paper cuts, and Niléane probably won yet another challenge by bringing a really rad Apple TV remote.

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I'm the Pepper Daddy Now30 Jan 202501:35:17

Matt is unable to defend himself as he’s on the lam, Chris is exploring that Mac life, and Niléane has some snazzy new headphones. Then Chris edited with AI to pretty good effect and Niléane tried using an AI search engine to much less success.

This week’s episode is sponsored by Jelly, a better way to share an inbox. Go to https://letsjelly.com/comfortzone and use code COMFORTZONE15 for 15% off your first year of Jelly.

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Put a Bumper Case on That Thing23 Jan 202501:28:15

Matt has an announcement to make (and a cool app to talk about), Chris brought a bag of goodies, and Niléane brought a fun challenge around using our mice in interesting ways.

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The Opposite of Snow Leopard16 Jan 202501:25:32

In this very special episode, the gang makes their “Pro” and “Pro Max” predictions for tech in 2025 and oh my, does it get wild! Who’s best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is just wish-casting their way to third place? We’ll have to wait to find out.

Weekly Topics
  • Nothing, just 2025 predictions!
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OLED Dreams and Studio Display Realities09 Jan 202501:31:32

Niléane is out, so Chris and Matt are left to fend on their own. Chris steals like an artist and Matt defends a new purchase.

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Get Off My Turf, Lawley24 Apr 202501:22:47

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!

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Oh My Gosh, I Can Try the Horse Browser17 Apr 202501:20:27

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!

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You Did Not Put a Lot of Time into This10 Apr 202501:20:34

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 you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky!

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Maybe I'm Scrobbling and Don't Even Know It03 Apr 202500:56:11

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!

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Should We Do a Conclave?27 Mar 202501:19:29

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!

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I'm Holding It Wrong? Really?!20 Mar 202501:10:43

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!).

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Touchy Grass11 Jun 202500:54:58

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!

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Browser Curious05 Jun 202501:15:53

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!

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Niléane’s Favorite Dinosaur29 May 202500:53:57

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!

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