8 Months with M4 iPad Pro: My Only Computer
🔗 8 Months with M4 iPad Pro: My Only Computer
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Let’s talk about the M4 iPad Pro and how I have been using it for the last eight months.
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Comfort Zone, Episode 34: I’m the Pepper Daddy Now
Matt is unable to defend himself as he’s on the lam, Chris is exploring that Mac life, and Niléane has some snazzy new headphones. Then Chris edited with AI to pretty good effect and Niléane tried using an AI search engine to much less success.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Jelly, a better way to share an inbox. Go to https://letsjelly.com/comfortzone and use code COMFORTZONE15 for 15% off your first year of Jelly.
Weekly Topics
- Samson SR850 headphones — https://samsontech.com/products/headphones/sr-series/sr850/
- SKÅDIS — https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/skadis-series-37813/
Other Things Discussed
- Matt was on AppStories — https://appstories.net/episodes/420
- Samsung uses AI to invent…screen recording? — https://nileane.fr/@nileane/113877689801644745
- focussedOS — https://focusedos.com/
- Dark Noise — https://darknoise.app/
- Hyperkey — https://hyperkey.app/
- Raycast — https://www.raycast.com/
- Text Snipper — https://textsniper.app/
- CleanShot X — https://cleanshot.com/
- Pixel Perfect — https://github.com/cormiertyshawn895/PixelPerfect
- Final Cut Pro — https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/
- Riverside — https://riverside.fm/
- ChatGPT Search — https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/
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
0:00 - Tiny topics 1:17 - Matt is there in spirit 2:59 - The Pepper Daddy reveals himself 3:50 - Samsung “invents” something 9:38 - Stickies updates 12:32 - Sponsor: Jelly 13:58 - Workflows on the iPad and Mac 49:55 - Samson SR850 open-back headphones 1:00:33 - SKÅDIS 1:05:53 - Scented candles and HomePods 1:12:54 - Chris edited in Riverside 1:18:09 - Niléane tried AI search and alt text 1:29:09 - New challenge: Do something to your Apple TV setup
Comfort Zone, Episode 33: Put a Bumper Case on That Thing
Matt has an announcement to make (and a cool app to talk about), Chris brought a bag of goodies, and Niléane brought a fun challenge around using our mice in interesting ways.
Weekly Topics
- Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/
- Kobo Clara BW: https://us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-clara-bw?srsltid=AfmBOooQ63JXE9gBZV4DIKPGkklm6kXv1nUvQStewF9tL1jGlcjEtFHo
- Cal Digit TS4 Dock: https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/
- Tomtoc Shoulder Bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F8VZ6HW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
- James Brand Folsom Pocket Knife: https://thejamesbrand.com/products/the-folsom?variant=40608791920710
Other Things Discussed
- HelloQuitX: https://www.helloquitx.com/
- Filter subscribed languages from individual persons you follow: https://social.lol/@flohgro/113839551514020884
- Federico is using Superhuman: https://www.relay.fm/connected/535
- Quick Reviews coming to iOS: https://birchtree.me/blog/first-look-at-my-next-big-thing/
- Wii cursor: https://primm.gay/extras/other/cursors/
- Wii cursor demo GIF 1:
- Wii cursor demo GIF 2:
- Logitech MX Master 3S: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master-3s.html
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
0:00 - Democracy is back! 4:01 - Why we can’t leave Meta 8:39 - The French are abandoning X 14:23 - A cheeky Mastodon tip 17:40 - Cursor has changed Matt 31:31 - Kobo beats Kindle?! 39:55 - The Cal Digit dock 49:14 - A snazzy shoulder bag 57:43 - The Americans have knives 1:02:57 - Challenge review 1:20:28 - The new challenge 1:23:00 - Tech you want, but can’t justify
Comfort Zone, Episode 32: The Opposite of Snow Leopard
In this very special episode, the gang makes their “Pro” and “Pro Max” predictions for tech in 2025, and oh my, does it get wild! Who’s best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is just wish-casting their way to third place? We’ll have to wait to find out.
Weekly Topics
- Nothing, just 2025 predictions!
Other Things Discussed
- MacStories left Meta platforms: https://www.macstories.net/stories/macstories-wont-stand-for-metas-dehumanizing-and-harmful-moderation-policies/
- Niléane’s reporting from last year about Meta’s moderation failings: https://www.macstories.net/stories/lgbt-and-marginalized-voices-are-not-welcome-on-threads/
- DLC podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dlc/id794234509
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
0:00 - Ear updates 1:46 - Niléane changes her desk 3:38 - Meta’s moderation changes 10:48 - Our 2025 prediction episode 13:40 - Pro predictions 40:12 - Pro Max predictions 1:14:13 - Movie tech
Automate Cleaning Your House: 3i S10 Ultra
🔗 Automate Cleaning Your House: 3i S10 Ultra
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Let’s talk about how I have been automating my house with a robot vacuum.
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Using Apple Intelligence for Productivity & Assistive Features
🔗 Using Apple Intelligence for Productivity & Assistive Features
Sponsorship: Notion AI is an excellent tool for assisting in your work. Check it out here: https://ntn.so/christopherlawley
Let’s talk about Apple Intelligence and how it can help you be productive.
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Chapters
Intro 00:00 Setup 00:12 Siri 00:29 Type to Siri 01:03 ChatGPT 02:02 Sponsor: Notion 03:56 Reduce Interuption Focus 05:46 Notification Summary’s 07:12 Writing Tools 08:46 Notes 11:55 Mail 12:27 Safari 13:53
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