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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 2d

In the Cozy Zone this week, the gang reviewed their charging habits. And let's just say, one dad likes to over-engineer everything, while the other dad is in desperate need of a new USB-C cable.

(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 2d

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 70: When Did You Guys do That?!

Chris is holding a Logitech keyboard and mouse

Niléane is wearing sunglasses and looking serious

Matt is holding mice over his eyes??

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 9d

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 69: Nice

Matt is holding a blue iPhone 17 Pro, Chris is golding the full iPhone 17 + Air lineup, while Niléane is holding an old iPhone SE with a cracked screen.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 12d

The 4th episode of Cozy Zone is out!

Today, the gang drafts their favorite iPhones. Surprise! Controversy! A twist!
This is a fun one.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 16d

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 68: The Things That Pinch

Chris is holding a Dr. Pepper, Niléane is looking sly, and Matt is taking a picture with an analog camera.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 19d

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.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 23d

In the Cozy Zone this week, the gang compared their top 5 video games of all time lists, complete with some *shocking* revelations.

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Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone is a weekly podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone hosted by Christopher Lawley, Niléane Dorffer, and Matt Birchler. Every Thursday, each host will bring new t...

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · 23d

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 67: All of Comfort Zone Agrees

Matt is holding a Samsung phone, Niléane an avocado plushie, Chris is attempting to look interested.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 11

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 66: Bruv

Matt is holding a mouse, Niléane a PopSockets, Chris is using his phone

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 11

Chris's desk setup be like

Meme using the "Flex Tape" format. In the first panel, a man labeled "Chris" looks at a tank leaking water labeled "Files, Safari, and Mail icons." In the second panel, the man slaps a patch over the leak, labeled "MagSafe charger."

Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 8

As a sneak peek, we're releasing the full first episode of Cozy Zone today for free in the Comfort Zone RSS feed, and on YouTube 🫶

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Artwork for Cozy Zone, depicting Matt, Niléane, and Chris having a cozy time under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 8

Introducing Cozy Zone, a weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone!

In Cozy Zone, we'll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share our great (and not-so-great) takes on tech and beyond.

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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone

Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a bran...

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 4

In this one @birchtree.me gives @chrislawley.me PTSD

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Sep 4

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 65: It's Just Really Nice Paper

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 28

The Comfort Zone Effect™

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 28

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 64: #1 Klack Affiliate

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 21

Behold, The Big Ball 🔮

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 21

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
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Thumbnail for Comfort Zone episode 63 titled “Thread do be Like That.” The image is split into three sections: on the left is Matt, in the center is Chrs holding a glowing white orb, and on the right is Niléane holding a pair of headphones. The words “COMFORT ZONE” are written across the bottom in large white handwritten text.

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 14

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
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Comfort Zone, Episode 62: I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Aug 7

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.

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▶️ youtu.be/rP7LyQI8jHc

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Jul 31

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!

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▶️ youtu.be/JYpERk6OaJw

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Jul 24

+ Stick around until the end for an important message from the crew on Gaza.

🔴 If you are able, we urge you to help and donate:
• Keep Hope Alive, a Gaza Giving Circle chuffed.org/project/hope...
• Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza chuffed.org/project/spar...

Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle

We are a team of volunteers in the US and UK, led by two sisters passionate about helping our friends on the ground keep their families and neighbors alive with food, water, & shelter. We saw that the...

chuffed.org

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Jul 24

+ Stick around until the end for an important message from the crew on Gaza.

🔴 If you are able, we urge you to help and donate:
• Keep Hope Alive, a Gaza Giving Circle chuffed.org/project/hope...
• Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza chuffed.org/project/spar...

Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle

We are a team of volunteers in the US and UK, led by two sisters passionate about helping our friends on the ground keep their families and neighbors alive with food, water, & shelter. We saw that the...

chuffed.org

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Jul 24

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

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Comfort Zone Podcast @comfortzone.macstories.net · Jul 17

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 thumbnail. Chris looking through a cable. Matt holding app icons. Niléane not sure what the Dads are doing.

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