Another former tech worker here who has only a minimal use for tech toys now that I'm retired. If something genuinely makes my life easier or somehow better I'd consider it, but so much of the tech-y stuff just adds clutter. I have no need or desire for a smartphone, tablet or Alexa. Yeah, I'm sure I could figure out how to work it but any added value to my life would be minimal, and it seems that the ability to be reachable anytime anywhere quickly morphs into an obligation to be. No thanks.
I do participate in a few forums in addition to TBN, but no Facebook, Twitter, etc.
+1 on newer monitors! A couple years ago I added a 2nd one to my desk computer and my only regret was not doing it sooner. It makes it so much easier to juggle multiple open windows especially when switching between open programs. I don't know how anyone can accomplish anything on the dinky screens touchscreen gadgets use.