I'm probably like you in that I buy technology products because I think they will make my life better, or help me perform some task in a better, more efficient way. I too fall prey to the marketing babble about most of these products. Whomever coined the term "Plug-n-Pray" sized up my sentiments exactly.

Around the end of 2003 I became interested in the intersection of privacy and technology, so you'll see quite a few pieces about that. Don't be dissuaded by the fun article titles as these are serious issues. I generally have no pre-planned list of things about which I intend to write. The only thing that guides my writing are my experiences and chats with others. Oh, and exasperation. Lots of that.