Comfort Zone

I'm Holding Up Poop

Matt wants to do an AI check in, Chris serves a master class on getting started with 3D printing, and Niléane is away, so the dads talk a little Formula 1…just a little. This week's Cozy Zone, Chris gets a brand glow up! 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 [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191] or $50/year [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195], 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 [https://giant-smash-219.notion.site/2d235e3fe8d880129f22fb81cdd47acc]! Things discussed * Two wolves [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Wolves] * Claude Code [https://claude.ai/code] * OpenClaw [https://openclaw.ai/] * Bambu Lab A1 [https://bambulab.com/en-us/a1] (and A1 mini [https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1-mini]) * Gridfinity [https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8] * MakerWorld [https://makerworld.com/en] * Printables [https://www.printables.com/] * Thangs [https://thangs.com/] Follow the Hosts * Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley] * Matt on Birchtree [https://birchtree.me] * Niléane on Mastodon [https://nileane.fr/@nileane] * Comfort Zone on Mastodon [https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone] * Comfort Zone on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net]

40% Sickos

Matt wants to talk about his (quick) notes, Niléane brings 3(!) topics, and everyone brings old(?) tech back from the dead. This week's Cozy Zone, we tier listed Star Wars. All of it. Yes, even that one. If there was ever a time to give Cozy Zone a shot, it's now. 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 [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191] or $50/year [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195], 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 [https://giant-smash-219.notion.site/2d235e3fe8d880129f22fb81cdd47acc]! Main topics * Quick Notes 2 [https://birchtree.me/blog/quick-notes-2-0-is-out-now/] * NuPhy Air75 V3 [https://nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air75-v3?variant=42633975890029] * Meze 99 Neo Ear Pads [https://dekoniaudio.com/blogs/meze/meze-99-neo-ear-pads] Other things discussed * Rubber ruck debugging [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging] * Fraunces font [https://fraunces.undercase.xyz/] * Klack [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klack/id6446206067?mt=12]! * Enable ProMotion ion Safari [https://birchtree.me/blog/how-to-enable-120hz-mode-in-safari-mac-iphone-and-ipad/] * The new unified MacStories site [https://www.macstories.net/stories/welcome-to-the-new-unified-macstories-and-club-macstories/] * GameHub on Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaoji.egggame&hl=en_US&pli=1] Follow the Hosts * Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley] * Matt on Birchtree [https://birchtree.me] * Niléane on Mastodon [https://nileane.fr/@nileane] * Comfort Zone on Mastodon [https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone] * Comfort Zone on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net]

What is This, 1995?

Chris has a Creator Studio, Matt has a less official Creator Studio, and the whole gang shows off their Minecraft houses. This week's Cozy Zone, we tier listed iPads. Chris has never been more in his element than in this one! 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 [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191] or $50/year [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195], 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 [https://giant-smash-219.notion.site/2d235e3fe8d880129f22fb81cdd47acc]! Main topics * Apple Creator Studio [https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/] * Aqua Voice [https://aquavoice.com/] * Framous [https://framous.app/] * DevCleaner [https://github.com/vashpan/xcode-dev-cleaner] * balenaEtcher [https://etcher.balena.io/] * Sparkle [https://makeitsparkle.co/] * Ghostty [https://ghostty.org/] * Zed [https://zed.dev/] Other things discussed * Hand Mirror 4 is cute [https://mastodon.design/@rafa/115926862745004085]! * The Secrets of the Apple Creator Studio [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADlMY_tKeM] * Niléane's Minecraft House 1 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_1.jpeg] * Niléane's Minecraft House 2 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_2.jpeg] * Niléane's Minecraft House 3 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_3.jpeg] * Niléane's Minecraft House 4 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_4.jpeg] * Niléane's Minecraft House 5 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_5.jpeg] * Niléane's Minecraft House 6 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/nileane_minecraft_6.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 1 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_1.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 2 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_2.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 3 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_3.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 4 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_4.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 5 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_5.jpeg] * Matt's Minecraft House 6 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/minecraft_homes/matt_minecraft_6.jpeg] Follow the Hosts * Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley] * Matt on Birchtree [https://birchtree.me] * Niléane on Mastodon [https://nileane.fr/@nileane] * Comfort Zone on Mastodon [https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone] * Comfort Zone on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net]

Where is Everybody?

Matt's on his own for this one, as Chris and Niléane managed to both get sick at the same time. Fear not, we get to rant and rave about the latest "Xbox"! This week's Cozy Zone, we roast each other's backpacks. One's all black, one's is full of color, and the other is just a mess! 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 [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191] or $50/year [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195], 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 [https://giant-smash-219.notion.site/2d235e3fe8d880129f22fb81cdd47acc]! Main topics * ROG Xbox Ally X [https://birchtree.me/blog/the-rog-xbox-ally-x-made-me-appreciate-the-steam-deck-even-more/] * Matt's review [https://birchtree.me/blog/rog-xbox-ally-x-review-amazing-performance-but-the-worst-software-ive-ever-used/] Follow the Hosts * Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley] * Matt on Birchtree [https://birchtree.me] * Niléane on Mastodon [https://nileane.fr/@nileane] * Comfort Zone on Mastodon [https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone] * Comfort Zone on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net]

Are You Predicting Doom?

Niléane battles the modern era of smart mice, Chris has a new way of keeping up with everything everywhere all at once, and the whole gang battles it out with the best dang MagSafe accessories you've ever seen. This week's Cozy Zone, we roast you home screens again! This one has bar none the weirdest home screen I've ever seen. You just gotta listen to understand why, but we might be cursed now. 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 [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191] or $50/year [https://macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195], 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 [https://giant-smash-219.notion.site/2d235e3fe8d880129f22fb81cdd47acc]! Main topics * BetterMouse [https://better-mouse.com/] * Reeder [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeder/id6475002485] Other things * Atkinson Hyperlegible [https://www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/] * Geist [https://vercel.com/font] * Ben Vallack [https://www.youtube.com/@BenVallack] * Swapmod [https://swap-systems.com/product/swapmod/] * Intricuit [https://intricuit.com/] * Aerospace [https://github.com/nikitabobko/AeroSpace] * ROG Xbox Ally X [https://rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/] * Logitech made an oopsie [https://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix] * Mode Anthracite keycaps [https://modedesigns.com/products/anthracite-keycaps] * DOCKCASE Magnetic Visual [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSN3PHXX] * Clicks Power Keyboard [https://www.clicks.tech/powerkeyboard] * MagicMount Flask [https://www.scosche.com/mfms-magic-mount-flask-insulated-water-bottle-with-magsafe-phone-mount] * Nomatic Wallet [https://www.nomatic.com/collections/everyday-accessories/products/phone-wallet] * VÄSTMÄRKE [https://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/p/vaestmaerke-chargeur-sans-fil-30598210/] Follow the Hosts * Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisLawley] * Matt on Birchtree [https://birchtree.me] * Niléane on Mastodon [https://nileane.fr/@nileane] * Comfort Zone on Mastodon [https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone] * Comfort Zone on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net]