I was given a lot of access to the computer, but for a long time that access was restricted in terms of what I could use the computer for. Ultimately, I wasted a lot of time messing around on computers because I wasn't able to do what I wanted (I didn't have admin privileges). It was only when I got my own computer that I was able to really excel and start to do things that really interested me.

Also, I agree as well that there's a sort of zen in mostly minding your own business and not over communicating via social networks. Compared to many of the people I know, I socialize very little. However, I find I am much happier by having less frequent but very rich times with friends, compared to frequent but low-quality time. There's a saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" and I find that's true for socializing in general.