Episode 236: What Is Your Worst Tech Purchase Ever?
Summary
Hosts Matt and Drew discuss desktop bar placement preferences and the "tech hoarding" habits of Linux users. They categorize unused gear into buckets like the "someday pile," citing examples such as unused high-end GPUs, thermal printers, and sealed cables. The conversation also covers digital hoarding, including redundant domain names and forgotten subscriptions like iCloud storage.
Topics discussed
Intro and Nate's absence
Taskbar debate: Top vs Bottom
Tech hoarding: Thermal printer
Domain name collecting
Unused hardware and Xbox games
Cable hoarding and old tech
Unused subscriptions and streaming
YouTube Premium and music services
Webcams, capture cards, and smart home
Regretting the Mac purchase
Video creation burnout
Things that got away
Snuggie of the Week: Channels DVR
Nuggy of the Week: KDE Connect
Outro and reviews
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