Podcast
Comfort Zone
Hosted by Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane · EN
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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Matt's Big Chonker
1w ago01:04:55Tap to summarizeThe gang's back together! Niléane has a new window management system, Matt wonders if Thunderbolt is too fast, and everyone recovers from letting AI take the wheel for the week. This week's Cozy Zone, Niléane has a new place and it only seemed proper to roast her new setup. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Chris's Patreon Neuecast Jet Lag The Game (Nebula or YouTube) Microsoft is the savior we were waiting for Goodbye, Tangerine UI Keychron 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock Matt's full review on Birchtree OCW's $329 dock (3 USB-C) OWC's $499 dock (4 USB-C) CalDigit TS5 (6 USB-C) CalDigit TS5 Plus (7 USB-C) My old TB4 OWC dock (3 USB-C) MYGGSPRAY Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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My Dinner with Ternus
2w ago01:01:49Tap to summarizeIt's another duo week as Matt is out there…destroying lives??? Despite that, Chris and Niléane talk about the DMA, cool stuff in the OS 27 betas, and Chris has some stories from WWDC. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang went through their next three apps they would install on their Macs, and it leads to some hard (and surprising) decisions. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed OS 27 TinyStart 😉 Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Cancel Darwin
3w ago01:04:29Tap to summarizeIt's WWDC week, and we're talking about it all episode this week. Chris is on location, calling in from his hotel room, while Niléane and Matt enjoy the comforts of home (and don't feel a little left out…who told you we feel left out???). This week's Cozy Zone, we roasted and then tier listed your old home screens. Only the weird ones this time! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed All the new things Apple's WWDC keynote What's new in WebKit for Safari 27 Have you heard the good news about TinyStart? Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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They're Putting AI in the Mice
4w ago00:54:52Tap to summarizeNiléane has a cool new mouse, Matt wants to reflect on what they've learned shipping apps to the public, and they both reflect on joining cults. This week's Cozy Zone, we had to guess and then tier list Google's dead apps. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Here's what I use my Apple Newton for in 2023 RAD Weather Keychron M6 MOS for Mac Quick Reads TinyStart Bevel Bevel 3.0 announcement video Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Christopher Nolan Doesn't Use Top Tabs
May 2801:09:41Tap to summarizeChris has a new computer employee, Matt has an existential crisis, and Niléane teaches everyone that pranks don't have to be mean. This week's Cozy Zone, we made our very reasonable predictions for WWDC. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed E2EE RCS in France is being blocked by the French government Vivaldi 8.0 Codex and Computer Use https://carto.tchoo.net/ Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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The Real Episode 100
May 2101:11:33Tap to summarizeYour podcast player might say otherwise, but this is the true episode 100! Everyone is back together to do some Q&A, celebrate a birthday, a move to a new house, and some help as Chris abandons Safari (finally!). This week's Cozy Zone, the gang gets very opinionated on Formula 1 liveries. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Liquid Death Pop Tart Carnage TinyStart Better Mouse Quick Reads for Chrome 1Password Raindrop Hyperduck Tampermonkey Dark Reader Noir Stylus YouTube dislike counter Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Don't Let Tech Companies Electrocute You
May 1401:01:26Tap to summarizeIt's just the boys today, as Chris has a slew of updates, while Matt has joined a new cult. They also try their darnedest to understand the appeal of mouse gestures in browsers. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang roasts your (yes, your!) old home screens. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Garbage can! Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless 3D Printed an ergo stand for Magic Trackpad Strava Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Better Than Getting Into Crypto
May 700:55:52Tap to summarizeWith Chris out getting a puppy, Matt and Niléane hold down the fort, celebrating an app, and lamenting a mouse. Then everyone pretends to be someone else for fun. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang compared their Mac docks, and you won't believe it, monsters were revealed! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed TinyStart Dia is getting really good Niléane's proofreader part 1 Niléane's proofreader part 2 BetterTouchTool Logitech MX Master 4 Niléane becomes Chris Matt becomes Chris Chris becomes Matt Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Dinosaurs Are From Space
Apr 3001:11:04Tap to summarizeMatt has released Quick Reads, Niléane has entered her M5 (and Jony Ive) era, and the whole gang throws their monitors away in favor of that laptop life. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang tier lists the Olympic logos from 2000 through 2036 (yes, 2036!). Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Quick Reads TinyStart Async brrr Resend Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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Just Break the Laws of Physics
Apr 2301:08:24Tap to summarizeChris and Matt are on their own this week and do a deeper dive into the MacBook Neo after a month using it. Do they still love it? Hate it? Probably somewhere in the middle, huh? This week's Cozy Zone, the gang tier lists macOS default wallpapers, and you just know someone's going to have some very wrong opinions. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Adding thermal pads to the Neo Formula Fanatics F1 desk calendar Chris's home screen Matt's home screen Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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