Trust but verify.
Just wanted to add that in my opinion it is best practice to schedule a recurrent task for scanning the network using tools like nmap.
On top, add.
After done (re)configuring a (new)device on you network, scan and document baseline. Verify baseline recurrently.
Mmh what do I know. But think the most important part is, that you think it is a signal for depression. So maybe look into why you think that. Being bored about something could be a good thing, so maybe there is nothing wrong.
Maybe wrong expectation? Why should the “internet” be exciting?
I am on the internet +20years. And I only spend ~40min om two websites a day. (Hackernews included). The rest of the time I spent building the “internet” (personal websites and solutions).
The internet should/could be an extension of the exciting things you do. Not the other way around if you ask me. The internet is boring, it is a tool.
Tech is moving behind the scenes. Stop thinking tech first. Maybe you still thinking in the “old” ways or being distracted by those who live in the past.
I do not know you.
But maybe accept tech is part of the world now, and is not something set aside for us techies.
So I think you can fall back to standard wisdoms.
Be the change you want to see in life. And you cannot rush time, so don’t expect your vision to become reality in your life.
I stepped out of tech two years ago. But to be hones I stepped out being “a microsoft employee” while not working for microsoft.
And guess what. I now doing more tech than ever. Unless society collapses - tech skill will keep on earning bread so think twice before leaving your skills behind. Just do it your way an * the rest. :)
Interesting - i’ve read a lot of medium articles over the years on a daily basis, and not once it ever gave me an “upgrade” button.
Maybe the writer can decide if it the article is free to use? I don’t know - but from my experience Medium is one of the more “open” platforms without any restrictions for the reader.
On top, add.
After done (re)configuring a (new)device on you network, scan and document baseline. Verify baseline recurrently.