I think the boring part of current computers is not in the increase of speed, but the reduction of ports and richness of interfaces. Everything is Windows/Linux

I think the boring part of current computers is not in the increase of speed, but the reduction of ports and richness of interfaces. Everything is Windows/Linux + mouse or a slab of black screen without buttons. Back then we had Parallel ports, vga, rj11, express card, speaker buzzer, etc. Now hardware ports are way more complex and less fun to mess with. At least it can be for a greater common good of compatibility and efficiency.