Comfort Zone

Don't Let Tech Companies Electrocute You

It'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 [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 * Garbage can! [https://www.simplehuman.com/products/semi-round-sensor-can-45l] * Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless [https://www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro] * 3D Printed an ergo stand for Magic Trackpad [https://makerworld.com/en/models/796483-appe-magic-trackpad-ergostand?from=search#profileId-735670] * Strava [https://www.strava.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]

Better Than Getting Into Crypto

With 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 [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 * TinyStart [https://tinystart.app/] * Dia is getting really good [https://www.diabrowser.com/release-notes/1-28-0-look-closer] * Niléane's proofreader part 1 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/cz-morphin-time/proofread-1.png] * Niléane's proofreader part 2 [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/cz-morphin-time/proofread-2.png] * BetterTouchTool [https://folivora.ai/] * Logitech MX Master 4 [https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-master-4] * Niléane becomes Chris [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/cz-morphin-time/nileane-becomes-chris.png] * Matt becomes Chris [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/cz-morphin-time/matt-becomes-chris.jpg] * Chris becomes Matt [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/cz-morphin-time/chris-becomes-matt.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]

Dinosaurs Are From Space

Matt 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 [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 * Quick Reads [https://quickreads.app/] * TinyStart [https://tinystart.app/] * Async [https://async.com/] * brrr [https://brrr.now/] * Resend [https://resend.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]

Just Break the Laws of Physics

Chris 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 [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 * Adding thermal pads to the Neo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdxELvX1wKw] * Formula Fanatics F1 desk calendar [https://formulafanatics.com/collections/2026-calendars-and-activity-books/products/2026-formula-fanatics-race-schedule-desktop-calendar] * Chris's home screen [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/chris-3-apps.jpg] * Matt's home screen [https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/matt-3-apps.jpg] 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]

You've Unlocked Something in Me

Matt has a new writing app, Niléane is becoming a true audiophile, and everyone tries to find Chris the best pet tech for his soon-to-be new puppy. 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 [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 * Cogito [https://cogito.md/] * Fiio BTR15 [https://www.fiio.com/btr15] * eqMac [https://eqmac.app/] * Chris's ball thrower [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD594MMT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1] * Matt's feeder [https://www.amazon.com/PETLIBRO-Upgraded-Automatic-Activated-Dispenser/dp/B0CX8VKMD9] * Niléane's French best-seller [https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DX6WYHBX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=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]