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The Offset Podcast EP042: Technology Lust

October 15, 2025 · 48 min

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If you have a craving for the latest, fastest and most powerful hardware and software out there - you’re not alone!

Technology lust is real, and in this episode of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing managing it.


Specific topics for this episode include:


  • Staying at or near the technological curve
  • Measuring desire vs real impact of new gear and software
  • The benefits of being slightly behind the bleeding edge - improvement without breaking the bank
  • How small improvements can scratch that upgrade itch
  • Monitor upgrades
  • The underrated value of storage upgrades
  • The danger of ‘build it, and they will come
  • The financial part of upgrades - purchasing, finance, leasing

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