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I’ve been using this for the past few days and it’s the best way to use BlueSky and Mastodon together. My favorite feature, if you follow the same account on both services it will combine this two post into one. I’m also reposting this post to both services at once. Really well thought out […]

New Video Apple Pencil for Non-Artists 🔗 https://youtu.be/braDJ6NVv-Y

My MacBook Neo Setup: Apps, Tweaks & Mods 🔗 https://youtu.be/IUkMC0NkUOI In this one I take a look at the apps that I have running on my MacBook Neo, along with some modifications and setting tweaks.

Emergency POD time!! https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/

RE: https://nileane.fr/@nileane/116399618830517226 If you haven’t check out Tiny Start what are you even doing? It’s a great fast launcher. I’ll have a video featuring it soon.

Bring back macOS space wallpapers!

RE: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley/116332438096716229 Interesting! I’m somebody that has a ticket for the long way around.

How to properly test new headphones. (Kind of a fitting album for today especially.)

April Fools Day jokes are bad enough, but don’t flood my already full email inbox with fake press releases. 🙄

RE: https://nileane.fr/@nileane/116319373644067043 Niléane made a new Mac app! It's a really good launcher, focused on being fast. I've been using it on the Neo and it's really good. Go check it out!

So, @matt_birchler has been busy making more stuff. This time he made a website that can search all of Comfort Zone. If you ever tried to find something we talked about in our almost 100 (WOW) episodes, you can now just jump in here and search for it. https://comfort-zone-database.vercel.app

Lil Finder Guy (Dark Mode Edition) Model by @ismh86 and @BasicAppleGuy

New Video! Every Feature That Connects Your iPad and Mac 🔗 https://youtu.be/LfZlS711eVA In this one, I take a look at a bunch of built-in features for using your iPad and Mac together.

Every time somebody complains about stickers on my MacBook Neo I will add one more.

I knew I liked that guy for a very good reason. 😏 https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/23/john-ternus-was-behind-one-of-ipads-most-crucial-changes-says-report/

New Video! I Replaced My iPad With a MacBook Neo for a Week 🔗 https://youtu.be/noYHKjOMntI In this one I put away my iPad for a week and used the MacBook Neo in it’s place for everything.

RE: https://nileane.fr/@nileane/116252882896867690 I've been using it and it's very good!

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/116256451830306103 This is a good one! Matt and I booth have MacBook Neo's and we bring the spicy takes. Plus, this week on Cozy Zone we teach Niléane the real rules of the road.

Holy shit! In more Apple related news, and huge for Final Cut users, Apple has acquired Motion VFX. Hopefully this means plugin support for Final Cut Pro for the iPad is coming soon. https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-motionvfx-maker-of-popular-final-cut-pro-plugins-and-more/

Apple just announced AirPods Max 2! I’ve been waiting for these. - Powered by H2 - Better ANC - Enhanced sound quality - New features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2/

New Video! What a Productive iPad Day Looks Like 🔗 https://youtu.be/9ZQBcxmdjfU In this one I show my full work day on an iPad. It was a very busy day where I covered a lot of different aspects of working from the iPad.

Regarding this weeks @comfortzone challenge; So, something I like about Vivaldi. Well, it sure helped me spend a lot a time this week tweaking settings. Who knows what I would have done with that time without it. I do really like the sidebar for tabs. All browsers should have this. Looking at […]

The MacBook Neo is amazing. This thing is going to cannibalize low end iPad sales. Unless you really want a touch device or Apple Pencil, the Neo can just do more for less money.

RE: https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed/116210741778633778 I really enjoy this show and Becca is one of my favorite YouTubers, talk about a combo! Go check it out!

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116199177347118791 I'm really enjoying Matt's weekly short podcast. It's a nice way to start the week. Go check it out.

I reviewed the new M4 iPad Air in under 3 minutes. Check it out here: The M4 iPad Air Has Two Big Problems 🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/p_FsCK-p37A?feature=share

iPadOS has never been better for rich, complex, desktop-class apps. Almost all of the old barriers and blockers are gone. Sadly, Apple waited until most developers had run out of patience with the platform. If this thing had Xcode, a real Xcode, it would be effectively complete

I ordered the indigo MacBook Neo to cover on the channel. Interestingly there was not an option to pick it up in the Apple Store. I’ll be covering it on the channel. Let me know if there is anything you want to see.

The MacBook Neo product page is now live. https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/

MacBook Neo is the new low end MacBook. You can order one here. It looks like the product page isn’t live just yet. https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-neo

New M4 iPad Air and iPhone 17e. - M4 iPad Air has the N1 and C1X chip - The 17e does have Magsafe. - Weirdly, no new base iPad. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17e/

New Video! My Entire iPhone Setup Explained 🔗 https://youtu.be/TvQ4r5Bx7yM In this one I take a look at my iPhone setup. The apps, the widgets, even the wallpaper.

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/116137557126804978 As soon as these words were spoken, I knew exactly what the title of this episode would be.

1Password has to raise the price to pay for that Redbull F1 Racing sponsorship spot. They’ve got Ford engines now and that means premium. Only half joking, go test drive a Mustang GT and you will understand (That’s right, I managed to make an app price increase about Formula 1 and Mustangs 😎)

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116109011686921023 Matt is starting the weekend spicy… and I don’t hate it.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/116058790620911196 Very serious.

New Video! Utility Apps That Changed My Workflow 🔗 https://youtu.be/gkNTXnoAAWk In this video I talk about some utility apps I am using with iPhone and iPad in 2026.

New Video! Fixing My Focus 🔗 https://youtu.be/1UnTlBwi8KQ In this one I talk about how I have been struggling focusing and the tools and techniques I am using to fix that.

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/116002533434080487 There is action, mystery, romance, but mostly yelling both in excitement and at each other. This episode of Cozy Zone has it all!

RE: https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/115992912365838056 There is some yelling.

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/115978981954748047 We're back baby!

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci/115974352559725099 A huge congratulations to the MacStories crew! They mentioned they were working on this back at WWDC. I can’t even begin to imagine how much time they put into this, but I do know how much care they put into the site, and it’s a […]

New Video! The Secrets of the Apple Creator Studio 🔗 https://youtu.be/bADlMY_tKeM In this one I take a look at the new Apple Creator Studio and dive deep into the NEW features of Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Pages, Keynotes, Numbers, and more!

New Video! My Productivity Apps for 2026 🔗 https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q In this one I take a look at the productivity apps and services I am using in the new year.

RE: https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed/115962459256416929 I have no words. Maybe don’t go to the fascist movie premiere. If you need a good excuse, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve lied about baby sitting my niece to get out of things. Or you could simply just say fuck no. Those are just […]

New Video! My Mac Workflow in a Post-iPadOS 26 World 🔗 https://youtu.be/qJiQlqtiw0M In this one, I, the iPad guy, take a look at what my Mac workflow looks like in 2026. The apps, services, utilities, and my favorite macOS Tahoe change.

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/115939403940715742 Oh boy was this a week. Both @nileane and myself were completely knocked out, but Matt did a comforting solo cast. I already listened to the episode and it’s really good. Go check it out.

New Video! Organizing My Office with Gridfinity https://youtu.be/iSrvhMv6ftQ I this one I talk about the system I am using to FINALLY get my office organized. Plus a look into what I am 3D printing.

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/115899723269461718 Comfort Zone host will return in Avengers: Doomsday