So, what is an 'infotuner'?

What is an 'infotuner'? And why did I name my blog after it? And why am I asking myself these dumb questions? And isn't it annoying to see all of these sentences beginning with the word 'And'?

All good questions. Maybe I'll get around to addressing them some day.

For now, I'll just say a few words about my plans for this blog and leave it at that.

My intent is to write about:

• Photography and cameras
• Astronomy and telescopes
• Technology and computers

See any pattern there?

I'd call myself an 'enthusiast' rather than a professional. Way back when I was an MIT undergrad I would have called myself a 'hacker', but that term has been abused and degraded to the point where it is safer to give it a wide berth. [Some folks use the term 'ethical hacker' to differentiate themselves from, I guess, the legions of 'unethical hackers' out there, but that phrase never resonated with me. To my ears, referring to someone as an 'ethical hacker' is almost as jarring as calling them an 'ethical criminal'. Thanks, but no thanks.]

My writing will focus on practical topics and real-life experiences. I'll leave the philosophy to others. Instead, I'll concentrate on the "how-to's" and "the things that they forgot to tell you". Look for a mix of reviews, hands-on projects, and links to useful resources. Oh, and the occasional digression.

Stay tuned for more...