The Sahabah didn't have any upper hand in technology yet they were given honor and victory over those who had power and technology (in their time). I don't mean to say that technology is not to be used at all nor is it completely useless. It's just that it wasn't the main cause of honor and dominance of Islam.
Brother, You may have misunderstood the intent of my last post, which was using the material things of this world with the hands but keeping their greatness out of the heart (by not completely relying on them, especially when they contradict the orders and system of Allah). There always seems to be confusion when this issue comes up.
for the mutual understanding of certain things amongst ourselves... Yes Maripat, maahf. : )
I think I might be wasting my time here.