Hobbies for a tech guy?

InfoTech92

Hello everyone,

I apologize in advance if I can't post this stuff here. I was just wondering if anyone can give me some cool hobby ideas. I feel like I'm always on the PC. I love it, but I feel like I need to do something else as well.

Can anyone name some cool hobbies? I'm a 23 year old if that helps, lol.

NetworkNewb

Do anything outside!

walk, run, hike, bike, play a sport (I love golfing), get a dog, get a fire pit (they are just awesome to have)

joelsfood

Woodworking
marathons
Turn wrenches (car, motorcycle, etc)
etc
Aka, anything that gets you away from the PC

MTciscoguy

I fly large scale remote helicopters, fish, rebuild antique boats, play with old cars, shoot target archery as well as archery hunting in the fall, photography, etc.

Lots of things to do to get away from the computers and network stuff.

the_Grinch

This is something that truly, only you can answer. I myself enjoy hanging out and smoking a nice cigar while drinking some form of scotch or craft beer. I also enjoy any activity where I don't have to think. A fast majority of my day resolves around solving problems, explaining concepts, or interpreting regulations. By the end of the day the last thing I want to talk or hear about are computers.

MrAgent

I am a big hockey fan and player. I play 2-3 times a week (league + pickup). I also recently started scuba diving. I will be finishing up my open water certification next weekend, and I am planning on going to see one of the U-Boat wrecks in the outer banks next month.

JoJoCal19

For a "tech guy", I would say photography, r/c cars/trucks/planes/helicopters, video games. Otherwise I agree with Joeslfood's suggestions. It may be good to do a hobby away from the PC and outside. I myself have a fancy road bike that I need to get more time on. I would highly suggest r/c vehicles though. So much fun, get you outdoors, still get to build and tinker on them, and good for networking as there is a huge community of people who are into them. I have a 2wd Traxxas Slash truck that is really fun. I'd recommend it as a good entry-level truck that wont break the bank. Can find it at Tower Hobbies for a good deal with coupons they have. I actually bought a 4wd chassis and will be piecing together the 4wd variant using most of the parts from my 2wd one.

srabiee

1) Exercise! This could include weight lifting and/or cardio machines at home or at the gym, jogging or power walking through the neighborhood several times per week, hiking, sports, etc. This should definitely be at the top of your list, as us IT people just don't seem to get enough exercise in our daily lives (generally speaking).

2) Read (actual print materials). I often make a conscious effort to peel myself away from my computer screen and do some actual reading out of a book. Most of the time I'm reading certification study books, but hey, at least I'm away from that damn computer screen.

3) Quality time with friends and/or family. This could include dining out at restaurants, going to the movies, going shopping, going to amusement parks, etc. My wife and I don't drink and we were never big on going to nightclubs, but you could also add those activities to your list. Whatever floats your boat, but socializing with others is very important.

E Double U

Just party man!. 23 is a good age to have nights filled with drinking and women.

I was single with no kids at 23 so I did any and everything that came to mind. I did lots of reading, exercising, and collecting music. Spent lots of time at Amoeba Music in Hollywood and Barnes & Noble. Went to a few Dodger games, visited other cities (Las Vegas several times), and spent time with my loved ones.

goobacks

I'm 27 and I go skateboarding with my step-son every weekend, keeps me from being a blob haha. And I actually still enjoy working on computers outside of work so I build/tinker with custom builds for family and then repair computers on the side for a little extra cash. Step-daughter wants us to enroll in a 5k run coming up, I don't know if I'll be able to do that though lol.

TheProf

At 23, used to go out late, played with cars, played soccer, etc... There are so many possibilities!!! It's really up to you and what you like doing, etc. Enjoy life, have fun, do things now that you might not be able to do later on.

networker050184

Bike riding, gym, craft beer, travel (might come a bit later in life depending on your financial freedom).

yzT

bodybooard

LeBroke

- Hiking
- Biking
- Offroading
- Running
- Boxing
- Weights
- GTL
- Yoga
- Stand up paddleboarding
- Stand up yoga paddleboarding

Why? You've said so yourself, you spend all your time on the computer.

Also, I'm a Vancouverite, so I'm pretty biased. Doing outdoorsy stuff is literally like 95% of what we do (mostly because there's nothing else to do).

dsgm

I currently go to the gym outside of work, looking to see if i can swing a project car, always wanted a lancer evolution, have my eye on one.
Exercise is good for you now and later on in life, especially as we sit a lot in IT, i know i do.

kohr-ah

* Go out with my kids to the park/bowling/jump on the trampoline/anything i can take them to do
* I like to draw. I've designed a few tattoos. Pretty fun to see your work get done on someone
* Calisthenics for exercise.
* Play old school NES/SNES with the Mrs while having a nice drink
* Occasional Video Game

UnixGuy

Depends on what you like...I'd recommend anything with intense physical activity, we absolutely NEED it with all the time we spend sitting in front of computers..

More examples:
martial arts
soccer
basketball

^^ group activities, you'll meet new interesting people..

Mike-Mike

At 23 I was just trying to drink as much as I can and get as many broads as humanly possible, which is fun, but i wish I also done some more productive activities...


At 35, I have just started doing Hot Yoga somewhat regularly, and I love it. I get bored running or lifting weights, this could be finally the exercise I stick with

koz24

kohr-ah wrote: »

* Go out with my kids to the park/bowling/jump on the trampoline/anything i can take them to do
* I like to draw. I've designed a few tattoos. Pretty fun to see your work get done on someone
* Calisthenics for exercise.
* Play old school NES/SNES with the Mrs while having a nice drink
* Occasional Video Game

Haha, I love doing this. Just finished playing the original Ninja Gaiden for NES. What a great game! And your Mrs plays these with you? You're lucky lol.

Deathmage

One of my hobbies is I drive around a M5 halftrack and M4 Sherman with my uncle (retired Army Colonel) on weekends to car shows and airshows. I'm a certified Military Antique's driver, yes I drive them. I had to go to a course at West Point on how to drive the Sherman, it was fun driving on those off-road courses in a 60+ year old fully-operational tank.

It's as close to the military that this nerd boy will every get, however been considering the Army lately, a recruiter said that IT people are in high demand for Army jobs.

scaredoftests

Reading, working out, walking the dogs..

Jasiono

I read
Fly my helicopter to vegas sometimes for long weekends, or take my jet, depends on if I feel like flying myself
Doing my first 5k this weekend (the spartan sprint), although, they said it's 4.9 miles so it's technically like a 7k
That's about it

Oh yeah, I also bought a mountain bike, want to get into that a bit





I also fantasize about owning a helicopter and private jet

Jasiono

Deathmage wrote: »

One of my hobbies is I drive around a M5 halftrack and M4 Sherman with my uncle (retired Army Colonel) on weekends to car shows and airshows. I'm a certified Military Antique's driver, yes I drive them. I had to go to a course at West Point on how to drive the Sherman, it was fun driving on those off-road courses in a 60+ year old fully-operational tank.

It's as close to the military that this nerd boy will every get, however been considering the Army lately, a recruiter said that IT people are in high demand for Army jobs.

Good luck with that.
My friend joined as an IT specialist. His first 3 years was nothing but a deployment, and guard duty upon guard duty. He just got out and said that in the 5 years he has been in, he has only had maybe a year of experience in the field he went for.

10Linefigure

I'm 22, so same boat. Hiking man.. its outside, peaceful and you can turn off your phone to disconnect. +1 to Mike's idea for yoga. It's a time consumer and almost always with a group. Do your homework (or self study things) in public places. Basically just go on adventures. And if you can find a few good non-clingy girls to accompany you along the way, then your in business.

Deathmage - To each his own on the military thing. But I just got out a month ago after 4 years and you couldn't pay me enough to go back. It's hard to make lasting friends when people are always coming or going. You deploy (lame!) and its hard to travel home. Don't listen to a recruiter ever, not ever. If you want it that bad, you wont need someone paid to convince you to do it. (RANT over).

InfoTech92

Jasiono wrote: »

I read
Fly my helicopter to vegas sometimes for long weekends, or take my jet, depends on if I feel like flying myself
Doing my first 5k this weekend (the spartan sprint), although, they said it's 4.9 miles so it's technically like a 7k
That's about it

Oh yeah, I also bought a mountain bike, want to get into that a bit





I also fantasize about owning a helicopter and private jet

Yeah............ I don't have a jet.

shortygirl

srabiee wrote: »

1) Exercise! This could include weight lifting and/or cardio machines at home or at the gym, jogging or power walking through the neighborhood several times per week, hiking, sports, etc. This should definitely be at the top of your list, as us IT people just don't seem to get enough exercise in our daily lives (generally speaking).

2) Read (actual print materials). I often make a conscious effort to peel myself away from my computer screen and do some actual reading out of a book. Most of the time I'm reading certification study books, but hey, at least I'm away from that damn computer screen.

3) Quality time with friends and/or family. This could include dining out at restaurants, going to the movies, going shopping, going to amusement parks, etc. My wife and I don't drink and we were never big on going to nightclubs, but you could also add those activities to your list. Whatever floats your boat, but socializing with others is very important.

I second all of the above. The socializing is also important because it helps with networking. At the very least...go to meetups or something. And I'm a mom of four...kids are no excuse to become a hermit.

kurosaki00

Got a dog so it oblige me get up and walk. Recently got a roadster, Goal is to do several miles (per week) by end of year. Video games are always good, love to cook and smoke (bbq).

A good sport is always recommended, specially ones you can do outside.

E Double U

Jasiono wrote: »

I read
Fly my helicopter to vegas sometimes for long weekends, or take my jet, depends on if I feel like flying myself
Doing my first 5k this weekend (the spartan sprint), although, they said it's 4.9 miles so it's technically like a 7k
That's about it

Oh yeah, I also bought a mountain bike, want to get into that a bit

I also fantasize about owning a helicopter and private jet

Thanks for the laugh

W Stewart

Video games alcohol and TV. I'd like to get out more but my wife acts like she's allergic to outdoors.

Node Man

Learn Python programming

themanwholaughs

I mow lawns to get my mind off stuff. Buy books I need on new products or download free ebooks to look at doing, If you like security research make vulnerable labs and download a few from vulnhub as well. video games is a good way of escaping reality