Christopher Lawley

Comfort Zone, Episode 90: I Paid for Those Pixels

Comfort Zone, Episode 90: I Paid for Those Pixels

@birchtree.me demands we roast his home screen, @nileane.fr drops some knowledge on SSDs, and (almost) everyone has fun with Pokémon.

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I ordered the indigo MacBook Neo to cover on the channel. Interestingly there was not an option to pick it up in the Apple Store.

I'll be covering it on the channel. Let me know if there is anything you want to see.

MacBook Neo Introducing the new MacBook Neo. Stunning colors, durable aluminum design, 13” Liquid Retina display, all-day battery life, AI and Apple Intelligence.

The MacBook Neo product page is now live.

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Buy MacBook Neo Get a new MacBook Neo laptop for only $49.91 per month. 13-inch Liquid Retina display. All-day battery life. Built for Apple Intelligence. Buy now at apple.com.

MacBook Neo is the new low end MacBook. You can order one here. It looks like the product page isn't live just yet.

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The Slate App - App Store Download The Slate by Jonathan Reed on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like The Slate.

Today I’m launching my first-ever app, The Slate.

You can check it out now on the App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-s...

The Slate is the unique and easy way to keep track of upcoming movie and TV projects from your favourite actors, writers, directors, and producers.

Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4 Apple announced the new iPad Air featuring M4 and more memory, giving users a big jump in performance and making it more versatile than ever.

New M4 iPad Air and iPhone 17e.

- M4 iPad Air has the N1 and C1X chip
- The 17e does have Magsafe.
- Weirdly, no new base iPad.

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My iPhone Setup: Jack of All Trades Sponsor: Go to https://surfshark.com/lawley or use code LAWLEY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Let's talk about my iPhone setup and all the apps I am currently using. As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### My iPhone Wallpaper https://cdn.some.pics/chrislawley/69a2f135448e8.jpg ### Apps Mentioned - BusyCal: Calendar & Tasks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/busycal-calendar-tasks/id1035689743?uo=4 - Sequel • Media Tracker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993?uo=4 - Halide Mark II - Pro Camera: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halide-mark-ii-pro-camera/id885697368?uo=4 - Claude by Anthropic: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684?uo=4 - Todoist: To Do List & Calendar: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todoist-to-do-list-calendar/id572688855?uo=4 - Obsidian - Connected Notes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obsidian-connected-notes/id1557175442?uo=4 - Sidus Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sidus-link/id1471951977?uo=4 - Final Cut Camera: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-camera/id6469552837?uo=4 - Slack: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slack/id618783545?uo=4 - Notion: Notes, Tasks, AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notion-notes-tasks-ai/id1232780281?uo=4 - Croissant - Cross-Posting: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/croissant-cross-posting/id6670288979?uo=4 - Reeder.: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeder/id6475002485?uo=4 - Overcast: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?uo=4 - Recall: Summarize & save: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recall-summarize-save/id6445893722?uo=4 - Letterboxd: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letterboxd/id1054271011?uo=4 - Drafts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471?uo=4 - PCalc Lite: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pcalc-lite/id300311831?uo=4 - Brick - Ditch Distractions: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069?uo=4 - Bambu Handy: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285?uo=4 - Parcel - Delivery Tracking: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283?uo=4 - myQ Garage & Access Control: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myq-garage-access-control/id456282559?uo=4 - Ford: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ford/id1095418609?uo=4 - CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carrot-weather-alerts-radar/id961390574?uo=4 ### Video Recommendations https://youtu.be/IB8dn5p0RvA https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q https://youtu.be/1UnTlBwi8KQ https://youtu.be/gkNTXnoAAWk ## Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:24 The iPhone 0:53 Home Screen 2:44 The Apps (Tier 1) 4:59 Sponsor: Surfshark 6:29 The Apps (Tier 1) Continued 8:21 The Apps (Tier 2) 21:19 Today View 23:07 Lockscreen 24:08 Wallpaper

New Video!
My Entire iPhone Setup Explained
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In this one I take a look at my iPhone setup. The apps, the widgets, even the wallpaper.

A screenshot of Ketchup showing the list of Pokémon

A screenshot of Ketchup showing Pikachu’s page

A screenshot of Ketchup showing the type matchup calculator

A screenshot of Ketchup showing a list of moves for Houndour

Since its Pokémon Day, I should probably remind you that I make the nicest Pokédex app out there, Ketchup: apps.apple.com/ie/app/ketchup...

(Reposts appreciated)

Apple F1 coverage in US will default to F1 TV broadcast, but you can also choose Sky. Both will work in multiview, and Apple's doing a bunch of multiview presets so people don't have to fuss with the UI. 4K HDR w/ 5.1 audio, looks like a really thoughtful package.

Only working with 24fps means it’s working correctly. No need to fix. 😎

Riverside really needs to fix their iPad app. It’s so dumb that you can’t record and listen to audio in a call at the same time when using an XLR mic. I’ve seen their prompt about it being an iPadOS issue, it’s not.

I knew what the title had to be for this episode as soon as these words were spoken.

Hello!

More podcast apps should include a way to automate timestamped URLs for a more streamlined discoverability workflow. Doing it by hand it too much friction.

Kinect Star Wars: "I'm Han Solo" YouTube video by Erik Norris

The conical carbonite scene. If Lobot ain't DJing I don't fucking want it.

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Matt is starting the weekend spicy… and I don’t hate it.

Welp, guess Xbox is dead.

And this week on Cozy Zone, Matt asks the question: what would life be like if they suddenly couldn't use any Apple products? He basically destroys any life Chris has.

(We swear we recorded this before ATP released theirs.)

Comfort Zone, Episode 88: Execute a Leveraged Takeover of MacStories

Chris wants to know what the deal with Discord. Niléane has a massive backlog of things to talk about. And everybody does their best with Apple's Creator Studio.

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Claude Code Remote: A Companion Shortcut for Claude Code…Which Was Generated by AI The Shortcuts Corner section of MacStories Weekly has been a staple of the newsletter for almost a decade at this point. With today’s 500th (!) issue of MacStories Weekly, I thought I’d share a glimps...

I built Claude Code Remote, an advanced companion shortcut for Claude Code that lets you type or dictate requests from your iPhone.

Except…I didn't build it. My upcoming generative AI system did. And it showed me the future of Shortcuts automation.

My story: www.macstories.net/club/claude-...

Comfort Zone, Episode 87: I'm Holding Up Poop YouTube video by MacStories

Comfort Zone, Ep 87: I'm Holding Up Poop

@birchtree.me wants to do an AI check in, @chrislawley.me serves a master class on 3D printing, and @nileane.fr is away, so the dads talk a little Formula 1…just a little.

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This may be the greatest headline ever written. Each word gets more and more comical after the other.

I too need factories on the moon for AI, and of course, how would one launch them with or without a catapult? I just don't see how we as a species can survive without it.

Utility Apps That Changed My Workflow Sponsor: Get the Anker Smart Display Charger Here - Click the link to buy now and enjoy a 25% off -- offer valid through February 15!: Buy on Amazon：https://shop.anker.com/obGqj0 Buy on Official Website：https://ankerfast.club/38hrpe #AnkerSmartDisplayCharger @AnkerOfficial Let's talk about some utility apps I am using on my iPhone and iPad this year for my work. As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * My Shortcuts Gallery: https://theuntitled.site/shortcuts * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Website: https://theuntitled.site * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack: * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### Apps: - Reeder.: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeder/id6475002485?uo=4 - Photomator – Photo Editor: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photomator-photo-editor/id1444636541?uo=4 - Parcel - Delivery Tracking: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283?uo=4 - Sequel • Media Tracker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993?uo=4 - Frame Screenshots: Shareshot: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frame-screenshots-shareshot/id6474271573?uo=4 - Habit Tracker - HabitKit: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker-habitkit/id6443918070?uo=4 - Water tracker Waterllama: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/water-tracker-waterllama/id1454778585?uo=4 - VLC media player: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vlc-media-player/id650377962?uo=4 - MediaInfo: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mediainfo/id1448983823?uo=4 - Quick Subtitles: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-subtitles/id6747410609?uo=4 ### Video Recommendations: https://youtu.be/1UnTlBwi8KQ https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q https://youtu.be/bADlMY_tKeM https://youtu.be/iSrvhMv6ftQ ## Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:12 Reeder 2:50 Photomator 5:42 Sponsor: Anker 7:07 Parcel 7:49 Sequel 9:25 Shareshot 10:39 HabitKit 11:43 Waterllama 13:14 VLC 15:47 Media Info 18:04 Quick Subtitles

New Video!
Utility Apps That Changed My Workflow
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In this video I talk about some utility apps I am using with iPhone and iPad in 2026.

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Comfort Zone, Episode 86: 40% Sickos

Comfort Zone, Episode 86: 40% Sickos

@birchtree.me wants to talk about his (quick) notes, @nileane.fr brings 3(!) topics, and everyone brings old(?) tech back from the dead.

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Fixing My Focus Sponsor: monday.com is a great place to work with your team. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/44bPPjr Let's talk about how I fixed my focus and managed my ADHD As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * My Shortcuts Gallery: https://theuntitled.site/shortcuts * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Website: https://theuntitled.site * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack: * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### Apps: - Nintendo Music: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604?uo=4 - Focus Friend, by Hank Green: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focus-friend-by-hank-green/id6742278016?uo=4 - Brick - Ditch Distractions: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069?uo=4 ### Video Recommendations: - https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q - https://youtu.be/qJiQlqtiw0M - https://youtu.be/IB8dn5p0RvA - https://youtu.be/LqJWPZzU46k ## Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:38 The Problem 2:44 The Solution 2:58 Clearing the Tunnel 5:19 Sponsor: Monday.com 7:23 Picking a Tunnel 8:18 The Walls 14:28 Tips & Tricks

New Video!
Fixing My Focus
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In this one I talk about how I have been struggling focusing and the tools and techniques I am using to fix that.

Congrats, that's awesome!

My body is ready, but I'm not sure my mind is.

We're back baby!

Creator Studio Review: Redefining Pro for the Modern Era Starting today, Apple is offering a subscription bundle of its creative apps called Creator Studio. Some of what’s included is exclusive to the subscription package, while other parts of it remain ava...

Apple is redefining the notion of creative pro and I like where this is heading. A review of Creator Studio, what it means for indie creators, and who should consider subscribing on @macstories.net:

Creator Studio Review: Redefining Pro for the Modern Era - www.macstories.net/reviews/crea...

A huge congratulations to the MacStories crew! They mentioned they were working on this back at WWDC. I can’t even begin to imagine how much time they put into this, but I do know how much care they put into the site, and it’s a lot! Go check it out.