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At this point I would pay up front (one-time fee) for a Windows email client that rendered fast, worked with multiple account types including Outlook, had a nice simple interface so I can focus on the messages, and didn't have AI stuffed into it. Seems like we just don't have that.

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Perhaps a bit off-base, but...I'm writing another novel! It's the long-awaited sequel to this (post-apocalyptic sci-fi if you're curious): https://www.amazon.com/Viscount-2213-Post-Apocalyptic-Surviv...

I've had the idea sitting in my notes for years now. It waited patiently until I could get back to it.

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I use an Alphasmart Neo to write my novels. It's incredibly easy to focus with such a machine. If it just had bigger storage capacity and a microSD slot I'd never consider another option.

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  Location: Spokane, WA
  Remote: Yes (very familiar with remote productivity, having worked remotely for 7+ years)
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: SEO, Content Management Systems, Documentation Platforms, Content Development Platforms, GitHub, LLMs
  Résumé/CV: https://blueferret.consulting | https://www.linkedin.com/in/omni-wordsmith/
  Email: [email protected]

I'm a content developer and an SEO. I specialize in managing business websites so their owners don't have to. Keeping them content-rich, technically stable, and search-optimized. Looking for a place where my work makes an appreciable difference.

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  Location: Spokane, Washington
  Remote: Yes
  Technologies: Content development tools, CMS, SEO tools,  
  Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omni-wordsmith/

I'm a content Swiss Army knife. If you look under my belt (not that I recommend doing that) you'll find everything from building content strategies to managing websites. Looking for a content strategist or Director of Content role where I can set & follow a good long-term direction.

Email: chris[at]blueferret.consulting

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What a great idea! I love checking DiskPrices; the structure does lend well to mini-PCs (another interest of mine). Bookmarking this for my next shouldn't-grab-this-but-price-is-too-good impulse buy.

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Congratulations on finishing the book! It's never an easy thing to accomplish.

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  Location: Washington State
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: CMS, CRM, ESPs, Documentation, SEO, SSGs, AI Tools
  Résumé/CV: https://blueferret.consulting/bfc-content-portfolio/
  Email: in résumé

15+ year content developer, tech writer, and SEO looking to branch out. I'm curious about AI research, ethics, and quality assurance. The rich knowledge base between my ears is ready for its next challenge.

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Very first game I played on a computer was Zork 1. Old Commodore 64. I think I still have the disk jacket for it (but not the disk, sadly).

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That's easy. Writing books and researching curiosities.

I have dozens of book ideas, from novels to reference volumes. My research would at least partially focus on energy/power generation/storage, and partially on current scientific mysteries in our reality.

Ideally, such work could help enrich humanity. Make the world better in some way. Sadly, unless I win a lottery tomorrow or a wealthy person issues me a grant, some of this work won't get done.

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Now this is interesting. I've read about using synthetic DNA for data storage, but other uses surely abound.

I don't suppose you'll need documentation help at some point in the near future...?

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While I agree that it would make a lot of sense, as another user commented, it's too much of a political football. More's the pity. Nuclear is an incredibly useful power generation method. With current tech, it would take much less time to stand up than it used to.

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I use a Beelink mini-PC with a Ryzen 7 chip as my main PC. It handles everything I throw at it (not a gamer though). Worst it's been is making a little fan noise and warm to the touch. Never once overheated or made so much noise it bugged me. YMMV.

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  Location: Spokane, WA, USA
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: CMS, CRM, Email Service Providers, Documentation, SEO, SSGs
  Résumé/CV:https://blueferret.consulting/bfc-content-portfolio/
  Email: https://veilmail.io/chris

I'm a tech-friendly Communications & Content Manager. 10x better than AI for producing, managing, & promotion quality content.

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I guess I'm partially self-employed, in that I'm reactivating an old/defunct business providing content management & consulting. Still very early on, as I'm figuring out good niches in our AI-enabled world.

I do love seeing threads like this though. All the fun tools & projects people build up.

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One of the services my current job provided during COVID was enabling remote work operations for client businesses. They still provide this.

In 2022, they started talking about RTO. Then they tried to enforce it. People quit. They didn't let up.

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Impressive work here! Layout's nice & responsive.

Now and then I like looking for alternatives to the apps I use...see if someone's built something better. Happy to add another resource when I do it.

Only thing I'd request to add would be tools for documentation. You have Docusaurus already, but more options exist. I'm sure I could rustle up an idea or two if needed.

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As a fellow "small web" fan, thanks for linking blogs.hn! Great resource; I like it. Will submit mine shortly.

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I've blogged on and off for many years. Personal, work, and in between. Maybe it's just me, but I find blogs have a lifespan. There's a period wherein they provide fulfillment as well as value, followed by a period where one or both of those tends to slip away. When both have left, it's time to stop.

Right now my only blog is for my freelance consulting biz (blueferret.consulting). I've debated a Substack for a different project as well...something of a philosophy discussion, wherein I'd clarify a set of ideas out in public. Because I can, and because I think others would enjoy seeing it too.

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SEEKING WORK | Remote (in US PST) | Content Manager/Strategist, Tech Writer

My name's Chris. I specialize in strategizing, writing, and managing content for the technology, industrial, and healthcare industries. I also create documentation for guidance & educating your user base.

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Email: [email protected] Website: https://blueferret.consulting

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