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I need help getting out of a black box. But first, a few confessions. There was a time when I could build websites from HTML, could code most devices, messed with wires and was as savvy with tech as a teacher who loved tech could be. But that was back in 2000. Since then, \u00a0I left teaching and went into publishing and digital technology- and I have fallen behind. I need help to catch up. In return, I have \u2018swaps\u2019 to put on the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n For the past 16 years, I have taken a <\/span>\u2018Black Box\u2019 <\/span><\/a>approach to making digital things happen. I focus on the input and the output. <\/span>I learn enough to understand the framework (give the box a little shake), and then leave it to experts who know what goes on inside the box to make great stuff come out..<\/span><\/p>\n However, it is increasingly dragging me back as a freelancer. <\/span><\/p>\n I have begun to lose track of myself online. I have google apps, but want to move to more open tech. \u00a0I manage my WordPress site – but I know it could be better. I have a bunch of domains, which I don\u2019t know what I\u2019m doing with, but need sorting. I have a Pogoplug as a personal cloud – which I barely use – as my storage is now a mess of systems. I use a bunch of web services for work which don\u2019t talk to each other as much as they could. <\/span><\/p>\n Finding a series of MOOCs, tech guides, etc, is another chimera of hassle.<\/p>\n SO, I need help.<\/strong> I need a guide to help me untangle the loose ends and help me get back on track. Is this you? Can you help me with any of the above?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Obviously, I have kind friends with skills, but I refuse to take without giving. \u00a0<\/span>So, even if you don\u2019t want what I can offer, perhaps you know someone who does. <\/span>Gift me to person or an organisation you care about. <\/span><\/p>\n So, what\u00a0can offer in return?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you think you\u2019d like to Swap – get in touch eylan@ezekiels.co.uk<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you know a skills exchange that this belongs in, or can suggest a way to manage this sort of swappage, please let me know!<\/p>\n Thanks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I need help getting out of a black box. But first, a few confessions. There was a time when I could build websites from HTML, could code most devices, messed with wires and was as savvy with tech as … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Blackbox.svg\/200px-Blackbox.svg.png\")
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