This has been discussed here several times already, but basically, the more capable hardware affords "sloppier" (or more abstracted) programming. This is why e

This has been discussed here several times already, but basically, the more capable hardware affords "sloppier" (or more abstracted) programming. This is why even simple applications now require inane amounts of CPU cycles and/or RAM and/or disk storage for basic functions (looking at you, Spotify). The memory wall doesn't help either. But we also get more correct, complex and cross-platform applications. So not all is bad, I guess. Depending on the hardware/software you use YMMV, of course... But yeah, unfortunately can't stop upgrading my systems yet.