Will computers be able to excite me once again?

About 10-15 years ago, I found that computers had little to offer. Yes, the graphics were improving, laser printers were reasonably fast and creating decent page layouts was not a task that required a great deal of technical know-how, however I find myself once again at a point where I realise that the majority of my learning is done through low tech methods : reading print, looking at pictures, going for a hike in different seasons, hanging out with friends, cooking and working with the delicate intricacies of rough or primitive tools and equipment. Understanding how to control a set of variables which are recognizable but not identified is gratifying.