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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.
The podcast Comfort Zone is created by Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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 TopicsChris 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 Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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 Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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 Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
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Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsIn 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 TopicsNiléane is out, so Chris and Matt are left to fend on their own. Chris steals like an artist and Matt defends a new purchase.
Weekly Topics Other Things DiscussedChris 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane has a new webcam, Chris is drowning in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things DiscussedThe 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt brings his latest obsession, Niléane wants to talk about Bluesky, and Chris challenges the gang to automate something.
Weekly Topics Comfort Zone on Bluesky Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsChris 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.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsMatt buys his first ereader, Niléane has moved to a new calendar app, and for the challenge everyone did something with Stage Manager.
Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsChris 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.
Weekly Topics Official Game Picks Other Things Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsSurprise! 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsWith 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).
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsMatt needs to praise the iPad, Chris drops some iPadOS knowledge, and Niléane is intrigued by what window management on other tablets looks like.
Weekly TopicsIt’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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Wallpapers Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsThe 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)
Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsChris is absent for mysterious reasons, Niléane finds clever ways to watch the Olympics, and Matt explores his podcast app feelings.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We Discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other Stuff We DiscussedNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussed Follow the HostsChris 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussed Follow the HostsNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussedNiléane 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussed Follow the HostsMatt 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.
Weekly Topics Other stuff we discussed Follow the HostsWe'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 MastodonWelcome 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
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.
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