Comfort Zone

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.

Where is Everybody? 01/22/2026

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 or , 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? ! Main topics Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39826825

Are You Predicting Doom? 01/15/2026

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 or , 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? ! Main topics Other things Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39727155

Mine’s Bigger than Matt’s 01/08/2026

Mine’s Bigger than Matt’s Matt needs some help figuring out what browser to use, Niléane has a new game show, and Chris challenges the gang to clean up their desk area. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang discusses their tech white whales. If they had unlimited funds, what would they buy? A nice camera? A beefy computer? A whole company?! 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 or , 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? ! Main topics Other things Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39654075

Our 2026 Tech Predictions 01/01/2026

Our 2026 Tech Predictions It's the annual predictions episode! The gang reflects on their predictions from 2025 and then make their Guaranteed To Be Correct Predictions for 2026. No boring predictions here, we start at Pro predictions and go all the way to Pro Max. This week's Cozy Zone has everyone discussing the tricky business of streaming music and how we actually get artists paid. 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 or , 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? ! Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39577925

My Pink Booties 12/18/2025

My Pink Booties Chris reflects on a big year of changes, Matt has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way. On Cozy Zone, we draft fonts…for real 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 or , 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? ! Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39439020

I Got a Flu From This Keyboard 12/11/2025

I Got a Flu From This Keyboard Chris is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, Niléane has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a new keyboard layout. This week in the Cozy Zone, we drafted fonts! As you can imagine, strong opinions were felt. 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 or , 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? ! Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39354670

Entering My Dad Era 12/04/2025

Entering My Dad Era Matt wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, Niléane has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black Friday deals (uh, hope you got them already 😅). This week's Cozy Zone is the challenging TineGuessr, where you look at a photo and guess where and when it was taken. Easier said than done, or is the gang going to set a new world record? 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 or , 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? ! Main topics AirPods Pro 3 Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39229375

It's Charlie Chapman's Fault 11/27/2025

It's Charlie Chapman's Fault It's the window management episode! Chris has even more iPad news, and AeroSpace nearly tears the gang apart. This week's Cozy Zone was an Apple accessory tier list, and dear listener, the knives come out. 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 or , 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? ! Main topics Other stuff we talked about We actually love Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39186730

Sorry, Danielle 11/20/2025

Sorry, Danielle Niléane is getting bold with laptop appendages, Chris is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files. This week's Cozy Zone is a deep dive into 2012's Les Misérables film. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39098060

Klack to the Extreme 11/13/2025

Klack to the Extreme Matt has a mouse that looks like a zebra, Niléane quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them may already exist!). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about (and ) Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/39001175

Freak’n Toad 11/06/2025

Freak’n Toad Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38893770

Boom, Firefox Out of the Question 10/30/2025

Boom, Firefox Out of the Question Niléane is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but Chris is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Matt's app Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38824140

You Have a Bean on Your Head 10/23/2025

You Have a Bean on Your Head Matt reviews basically every phone of 2025, Chris has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics So many phones M5 iPad Pro M5 Vision Pro Other stuff we talked about Niléane's pics: , , , , . Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38745090

Macaroon 10/16/2025

Macaroon With Matt on Safari, Chris brings a brick, Niléane does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38598450

When Did You Guys do That?! 10/09/2025

When Did You Guys do That?! Chris tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, Matt tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell Niléane on something from IKEA. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38517550

Nice 10/02/2025

Nice Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Everything Apple announced in September Other stuff we talked about (🚨 WARNING, downloads may not work…) () Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38360410

The Things That Pinch 09/25/2025

The Things That Pinch Matt wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, Niléane has a music app that feels like it's from 2004 (and we mean that in a few good ways), and Chris judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Liquid Glass Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38306020

All of Comfort Zone Agrees 09/18/2025

All of Comfort Zone Agrees Matt brings a new phone (but it's not what you thiiiink), Chris finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and Niléane oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being an all-time Comfort Zone disaster. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38250535

Bruv 09/11/2025

Bruv Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 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 or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Stuff we discussed - Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38176215

Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk 09/08/2025

Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone, and you can subscribe to keep listening! You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Niléane Chris Matt /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38107690

Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer) 09/08/2025

Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer) Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening! You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just or , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38117425

It's Just Really Nice Paper 09/04/2025

It's Just Really Nice Paper Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple product lines. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics () Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/38079835

#1 Klack Affiliate 08/28/2025

#1 Klack Affiliate Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37966060

Thread do be Like That 08/21/2025

Thread do be Like That Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37896930

I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball 08/14/2025

I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37807305

Big Business Boi 08/07/2025

Big Business Boi Chris wants to talk about OS 26, but liquid glass is OFF LIMITS, Matt found a slick new security camera, and Niléane challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics iOS 26 Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37711135

And You Just Flick It! 07/31/2025

And You Just Flick It! Niléane has to let loose on Liquid Glass, Chris runs into the arms of the iPad, and Matt challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37606210

I am Full-on Bananza 07/24/2025

I am Full-on Bananza Someone has lost their bananas, Matt brings Perplexity back from the dead, Niléane has a fun way to use Mastodon, and Chris challenges everyone to up their widget game. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! 🔴 Donate to support Palestinian families and workers in Gaza: Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza: Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37526290

Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz 07/17/2025

Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz Chris has some cool new apps, Matt made some cool new apps, and Niléane challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37391920

Is This Podcast Real? 07/10/2025

Is This Podcast Real? Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their workflows. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? ! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts /episode/index/show/e4a18fec-f069-4beb-80ff-37feb69e65dc/id/37346305

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