Dead end technologies.

Holodecks.

Holosuites.

Replicators.

In the 24th century onwards, for over another 3 centuries, it was found that replication technologies were far more hazardous than anything else to the health of the crews, and more importantly for the citizens of the Federation not operating in Starfleet.

Replication required energy into matter, just like a transporter, but the food, whilst filling just wasn't natural. The atomic bonds broke down far too quickly for the food to be sustained for long periods.

The effects became apparent to a number of colonies, people found that as more generations came they were more susceptible to illnesses, that the birth rate plummeted. It took 30 years of research, of nothing but dead ends, when a scientist looked at a replicated salad. This scientist ran tests and found that the replicated foods and medicines were responsible.

Replicated foods atomic bonds weren't natural, they decayed too quickly. The effects on human tissue was simple; the DNA simply dissolved. The molecular bonds of replicated foods were forced, they broke under the smallest of pressures.

As soon as this discovery was made federation scientists made other links, people went hungry more often, lifespans dwindled, the reproductive material in the body was affected, birthrates plummeted.

A solution was found, two solutions. A drug was developed to cure and give immunity and provide protection, the other solution was just as simple. Normally grown foods, vegetables, fruits and many people survived.

Starships were modified to provide hydroponic gardens allowing for the production of fresh fruit and vegetables. It was like travelling back in time, starbases were made to provide fresh provisions for crews for years, like ports and harbours did for sea going vessels of the past.

Holotechnology, yet another matter - energy conversion system, whilst entertaining were fraught with issues and problems in themselves. They broke down constantly, their reliability was limited, they could be easily taken over by aliens, computer programmers could plant viruses in them, a simple programming error could see a hologram becoming self aware, like Professor Moriarty.

The holodeck entertainment lasted for 4 centuries before more better entertainment systems came into being. But even those could be fraught with problems.

Reading and watching old movies, painting, making models, hobbies, roleplays….tried and true entertainment hobbies were far nicer ways of using time.