How can I reignite my passion for computers and programming?

If you're looking to get hands-on, consider playing around with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi. They're fantastic tools for getting back into programming and building cool projects!

Check out some articles and YouTube videos. That's how I got started with computers! For programming, I usually think of a project I want to build and then figure out how to do it. If I get stuck, I ask AI for help, but I try to work through it myself first.

I noticed you’re moving towards Linux! There’s so much to explore there. I’m enjoying creating my own software with Gambas IDE, which has a really nice Visual Basic-style feel. It’s a great way to learn programming while also enhancing your Linux experience. Learning about Linux design principles can also be super insightful!

Honestly, not much has changed in the hardware scene over the last couple of decades; it's mostly just improvements on what we already have. But programming has really taken off! Depending on what interests you, there are different paths: Python is great for machine learning and AI, while JavaScript is awesome for web development. I would recommend starting with Python—it’s versatile and there are loads of tutorials on YouTube to guide you.