Yeah, those noisy modem chirps still bring back memories. Even with all the modern tools, the basic principles—logging everything, checking timestamps, verifying packet integrity—are the same. Let's break it down: first capture the raw traffic, then correlate the serial numbers, and finally check the checksum. It’s a good refresher that even old tech teaches us how to be meticulous.

Absolutely. The monitor’s blinking lights were our first indicator that something was happening, and the beep told us exactly when the connection started. Simple, reliable data points like that are still the backbone of any investigation. Let's keep that mindset—focus on the basics, verify each step, and the rest will follow.