Comfort Zone

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It'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 [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 * All the new things [https://www.apple.com/os/] * Apple's WWDC keynote [https://www.youtube.com/live/hF8swzNR1-o] * What's new in WebKit for Safari 27 [https://youtu.be/7Hg1fCrm4yM?si=0hYoKtVwudMk-3U-] * Have you heard the good news about TinyStart [https://tinystart.app/]? 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]

They're Putting AI in the Mice

Niléane 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 [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 * Here's what I use my Apple Newton for in 2023 [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/using-an-apple-newton-today] * RAD Weather [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rad-weather-honest-forecast/id6758575355] * Keychron M6 [https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-m6-wireless-mouse] * MOS for Mac [https://mos.caldis.me/] * Quick Reads [https://quickreads.app] * TinyStart [https://tinystart.app/] * Bevel [https://www.bevel.health/] * Bevel 3.0 announcement video [https://youtu.be/LBgTTTMgWwA] 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]

Christopher Nolan Doesn't Use Top Tabs

Chris 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 [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 * E2EE RCS in France is being blocked by the French government [https://www.igen.fr/services/2026/05/labsence-du-rcs-chiffre-de-bout-en-bout-en-france-est-un-probleme-politique-pas-technique-156175] * Vivaldi 8.0 [https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-desktop-8-0/] * Codex and Computer Use [https://youtu.be/D_FCYsshMI4?si=B7bq7EEu3Xou-PY8] * https://carto.tchoo.net/ [https://carto.tchoo.net/] 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]

The Real Episode 100

Your 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 [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 * Liquid Death Pop Tart Carnage [https://liquiddeath.com/products/pop-tarts-carnage?size=12oz-12pack] * TinyStart [https://tinystart.app/] * Better Mouse [https://better-mouse.com/] * Quick Reads for Chrome [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/quick-reads/ldopokalpolaeofalkgkmeeofojlgifc] * 1Password [https://1password.com/] * Raindrop [https://raindrop.io/] * Hyperduck [https://sindresorhus.com/hyperduck] * Tampermonkey [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo] * Dark Reader [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh] * Noir [https://getnoir.app/] * Stylus [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/stylus/clngdbkpkpeebahjckkjfobafhncgmne] * YouTube dislike counter [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-dislike-counter/pbaglaoflgaplhaiegappfpamiioogfb] 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]

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]