Comfort Zone, Episode 70: When Did You Guys do That?! @chrislawley.me tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, @birchtree.me tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell @nileane.fr on something from IKEA. ▶️ youtu.be/NK9LHyF_8YE 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

Comfort Zone, Episode 69: Nice @nileane.fr gets sporty and frosty, @chrislawley.me is drowning in new Apple products, and @birchtree.me oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins). ▶️ youtu.be/NBG_rj4BPUU 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

The 4th episode of Cozy Zone is out! Today, the gang drafts their favorite iPhones. Surprise! Controversy! A twist! This is a fun one. Subscribe to Cozy Zone here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...

Comfort Zone, Episode 68: The Things That Pinch @birchtree.me wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, @nileane.fr has a music app that feels like it's from 2004, and @chrislawley.me judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week. ▶️ youtu.be/nFa7NESZpXI 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

The 3rd episode of Cozy Zone is out! Today, the gang compares what they do with their old tech and packaging. Needless to say, there are some shocking revelations. www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...

Comfort Zone, Ep. 67: All of Comfort Zone Agrees @birchtree.me brings a new phone, @chrislawley.me finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and @nileane.fr oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being a disaster. ▶️ youtu.be/n1Xcb7tdpqQ 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone

Comfort Zone, ̶O̶r̶d̶e̶r̶ Episode 66: Bruv @nileane.fr goes phone shopping for someone else, @chrislawley.me conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. ▶️ youtu.be/RMKk13dHlR4 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

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Comfort Zone, Ep 65: It's Just Really Nice Paper @birchtree.me thinks he's cracked note taking, @nileane.fr fixes every tech paper cut in her life, and everyone pitches their new Apple product lines as part of an all-timer challenge 🎒 ▶️ youtu.be/FgcSDzLlC9U 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

Comfort Zone, Ep. 64: #1 Klack Affiliate @chrislawley.me has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, @birchtree.me thinks he's finally happy with email, and @nileane.fr creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history. ▶️ youtu.be/s0TrE1F3IsM 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

Comfort Zone, Episode 63: Thread do be Like That @nileane.fr brings some "classic" headphones, @chrislawley.me is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. ▶️ youtu.be/6-xqQwJfFX8 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/

Comfort Zone, Ep. 62: I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball @birchtree.me wonders why there are so many face computers, @nileane.fr has an awesome podcast app update, and @chrislawley.me figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy. ▶️ youtu.be/UyeIOHVeXv4 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone

Comfort Zone, Episode 61: Big Business Boi @chrislawley.me wants to talk about OS 26, but Liquid Glass is OFF LIMITS, @birchtree.me found a slick new security camera, and @nileane.fr challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups. 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/ ▶️ youtu.be/rP7LyQI8jHc

Comfort Zone, Episode 60: And You Just Flick It! @nileane.fr has to let loose on liquid glass, @chrislawley.me runs into the arms of the iPad, and @birchtree.me challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice! 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/ ▶️ youtu.be/JYpERk6OaJw

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Comfort Zone, Episode 59: I am Full-on Bananza Someone has lost their bananas, @birchtree.me brings Perplexity back from the dead, @nileane.fr has a fun way to use Mastodon, and @chrislawley.me challenges everyone to up their widget game. 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/ ▶️ youtu.be/KEg3dmi9_c4

New Comfort Zone! Episode 58: Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz @chrislawley.me has some cool new apps, @birchtree.me made some cool new apps, and @nileane.fr challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. 🎧 Audio Feed: macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video Feed: youtu.be/1CsG4rNpAqQ?...

Comfort Zone, Episode 57: Is This Podcast Real? Everyone explains their gaming setups, @nileane.fr went to war with her computer, and @birchtree.me is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their workflows. 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/ ▶️ youtu.be/lnt7SMgiCjw

Comfort Zone EP 56: If It's Not Space Black, It's Not Pro @chrislawley.me and @birchtree.me discuss what "pro" tools look like, the most pro Thunderbolt dock you can buy, and how they automated their note-taking. 🎧 Audio Feed: macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video Feed: youtu.be/AGfhgaDRSxw

Comfort Zone, Ep. 55: This Phone’s Got Curves @nileane.fr hosts the next installment of the "Our Tech Stories" series, @chrislawley.me is now a kickstand fan, and everyone attempts to replace a cherished app with something from Apple. 🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/ ▶️ youtu.be/VA9zTKjnKH4

New Episode of Comfort Zone! Episode 54: Better Stickies @chrislawley.me is back in his element in the iPadOS 26 world, @birchtree.me just wants to play some games, and @nileane.fr oversees the hardest challenge in ages. 🎧 Audio Feed: macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video Feed: youtu.be/kseSuHlLgb0

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Comfort Zone, Episode 53: Touchy Grass Comfort Zone does #WWDC25! Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net joins the show to talk about our favorite things revealed at Apple's developer conference. ▶️ Video: youtu.be/uuGo4ho7GBM 🎧 Audio: macstories.net/comfort-zone

Comfort Zone, Ep. 52: Browser Curious CZ has completed its first year! 🎈 To celebrate, the gang does what they do best: complain about browsers, go down an audiophile rabbit hole, and battle for the best Mac background app. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/Z9CXpZl-eEw

Comfort Zone, Episode 51: Niléane’s Favorite Dinosaur The gang goes old school with media apps, @chrislawley.me and @birchtree.me recall tales from their youth, and @nileane.fr reminds everyone how young and hip she is in comparison. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/v5XzXEoF9pA

Comfort Zone, Episode 50 (!!!): Shake the Keyboard and It Goes Away @chrislawley.me brings some new apps, @birchtree.me defends himself for another hardware purchase, and @nileane.fr 's no-dock challenge has brutal results. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/2OfalQmNrTU

Comfort Zone, Episode 49: It’s a French Thing @birchtree.me’s phone is folding more than usual, @nileane.fr has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the challenge. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/GU01zudnYk0

Comfort Zone, Episode 48: Raycast Does This 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 🔥 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/NGqPX623KPk

Comfort Zone Ep. 47: Everything I Type is Quack @chrislawley.me achieves a new level of focus on the Mac, @birchtree.me finds comfort for his sore fingers, and @nileane.fr leads the hardest challenge ever put forth on the show. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/EbShYFfbnzM

Comfort Zone, Episode 46: Get Off My Turf, Lawley @birchtree.me finally found a new use for the Action button, @nileane.fr is here to fix your Finder, and @chrislawley.me raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw coming. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/F9h4i6xHNc0

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Comfort Zone, Episode 45: Oh My Gosh, I Can Try the Horse Browser @nileane.fr brings a spicy browser extension, @chrislawley.me works through some iPad feelings, and @birchtree.me made the gang decide what app they consider “undefeated” 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/zsDEiv8bjMo

Comfort Zone, Episode 44: You Did Not Put a Lot of Time into This @chrislawley.me has an external drive faster than you’ve ever seen, @birchtree.me has a new culty email app, and the gang does their best to redesign iOS and iPadOS! 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/Ftgeo-KyVfM

Also @chrislawley.me has a new calendar app that is going to make him late for everything! Check it out here: Audio Feed: macstories.net/comfort-zone Video Feed: youtu.be/BYPJh74oCP8

New Comfort Zone! EP 43: Maybe I'm Scrobbling and Don't Even Know It @birchtree.me has built an Obsidian plugin, @nileane.fr is keeping the scrobbling dream alive, @chrislawley.me is confused. 🎧 Audio Feed: macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video Feed: youtu.be/BYPJh74oCP8

New Episode of Comfort Zone! Ep 42: We Do a Conclave? Niléane insists she's not bringing another task manager, Chris has a new e-ink toy he loves, and the crew finds interesting ways to use text expansion. 🎧 Audio: https://macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video: https://youtu.be/JEE9q4L8-3k?si=FPKhEf

Ep. 41: I'm Holding It Wrong? Really?! Darth @chrislawley.me makes an appearance, @nileane.fr has an exclusive first look at… the iPhone 16 Pro, @birchtree.me talks about MacWhisper, and the crew actually all followed the rules this week! 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/1MzWv_1Ie_M

Comfort Zone, Episode 40: This Challenge Escalated Quickly! @birchtree.me and @chrislawley.me have all the new Apple hardware, and @nileane.fr takes the challenge to the next level. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/LT9TZpejAEI

New Episode of Comfort Zone! Episode 39: I'm Sick, I Have a Sickness 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 🎧 Audio Feed: https://macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 Video Feed: https://youtu.be/LU-

Comfort Zone, Ep. 38: The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other @chrislawley.me has a first look at a new iPad stand, @birchtree.me is ready to drop out and have some fun, and @nileane.fr's Coldplay challenge pushes some of the gang to their limits. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/racQKAUJGZY

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Comfort Zone, Ep. 37: Tot Notch 👌 @birchtree.me has feelings about podcast players, @nileane.fr has gone on an adventure where the sounds are better but she can’t quite explain why, and @chrislawley.me tries to make an all-out war break out. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/qrZQk_DTl4c

Comfort Zone, Ep. 36: The "Blue" Icon @nileane.fr is developing an obsession with remotes, @chrislawley.me has found a box that lets him store anything, and another color-based challenge leads to controversy. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/VsvrQWpB96k

In case anyone is wondering where Switzerland is on a map, @birchtree.me has the answer

Comfort Zone, Ep. 35: Switzerland Is At The Top @birchtree.me made an app, @chrislawley.me has solved some of his tech paper cuts, and @nileane.fr probably won yet another challenge by bringing a rad Apple TV remote. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/kWkcRMIz0Lw

Comfort Zone, Episode 34: I'm the Pepper Daddy Now @birchtree.me is unable to defend himself as he’s on the lam, @chrislawley.me is exploring that Mac life, and @nileane.fr has some snazzy new headphones. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/9P-GnQBskYs

Comfort Zone, Episode 33: Put a Bumper Case on That Thing @birchtree.me has a cool app to unveil 👀, @chrislawley.me brought a bag of goodies, and @nileane.fr brought a fun challenge around using our mice in interesting ways. 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp19...

Comfort Zone, Episode 32: The Opposite of Snow Leopard In this special episode, the gang makes their predictions for tech in 2025! Who’s best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is wish-casting their way to third place? 🎧 macstories.net/comfort-zone 🎥 youtu.be/vs4_iYRQ4Dk

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