Looking back, that headset really delivered on every front and stuck with me for years; it was one of those rare pieces of gear you grow genuinely attached to.

Ever since I started streaming more, one thing has become clear — I need my mic out of the way. The Blue Yeti boom arm has done a solid job so far, but it’s not exactly the most subtle presence on camera.

The Streamdeck Elgato XL. Was it an expensive gift to myself? Yes. Did I really really need it? No. Months later, do I regret buying it. Most certainly not!