As a retired Computer guy, I can corroborate that the above are true - no
urban legends, there. Mindless texting excluded, learning technology from the kids helps keep the brain
in shape - sound mind, sound body thing. Since I gave up on my body, figured I oughta work on the brain.
Besides, the more I learn about down, side, 2d, mapping - well, they promise me I will catch more fish.

We shall see.
(now, if I could just find my boat keys ...)