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Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home
Working remotely isn’t suitable for everybody. But in the wake of the pandemic, it has seen a considerable boon globally. Tap or click here for legit ways to find work-from-home jobs.
If you’re interested in earning a living from home, there is no better time to get involved with the right opportunity.
Most jobs listed below can be found on job sites or through dedicated agencies and other resources. Keep reading for a list of jobs that you can do from home.
1. Data entry
It’s easy to find contracted work as a data entry clerk from home. Everything from medical supply companies to voter registration teams needs workers for data entry, making these jobs plentiful and accessible for even those without a robust resume of experience.
Data entry clerks make around $32,000 on average. This job also works excellently as a lucrative side hustle. If you find the right company, you can do the job part-time alongside something more substantial.
2. Medical coding
Being a remote medical coder involves assisting medical staff by cross-referencing the details of a patient’s visit with the appropriate medical billing to follow. You may need to get certified, but after doing so, you’ll be able to find work from several platforms and agencies.
This line of work is relatively well-paid. Medical coders can expect to earn up to $50,000 annually from home.
3. Freelance writer
SEO writers, blog writers, technical writers, and marketers can make a bundle from home. If you’re a great time manager, this is one side hustle you should consider. IAPWE is the ultimate place to find freelance and W2 work as a writer, as are the usual suspects when applying for employment (including LinkedIn and Indeed).
Depending on your experience level and the nature of the assignments, you may earn up to $20 per hour when you first start. Other clients pay by the word. Inquire about the mode of compensation before you sign on.
Ransomware targeting schools becoming a serious problem
You’re target No. 1 for hackers. Get this: 80% of schools suffered ransomware attacks last year. That number is only growing.
Security company Sophos polled IT professionals, including 400 who work in education. U.S. institutions are a “prime target” — much more than schools in other countries.
Wonder if an app is safe? Some 98% of kids’ education apps share data with third-party advertisers. AppMicroscope.org sifted through almost 1,800 apps to let you know which ones are good or bad for privacy.
Where Zoom went wrong and where you should go now
Zoom has exploded in popularity over the last few weeks as meetings moved onto the web. But the sudden growth, and lacking security, has organizations from the Department of Education to the FBI saying no more.
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🎓 History is outdated; it’s full of old news: A Massachusetts couple is suing their son’s high school after he got a bad grade and detention for using AI on a history project. Their argument? The student handbook doesn’t explicitly ban AI and this grade will hurt the little cheater’s college applications. The school’s response? The handbook says no “unauthorized technology.”
32% jump
In full-time, in-person MBA applications. It’s the biggest spike in a decade (paywall link). With college grads facing a tough job market and AI creeping into the workforce, many are banking on business school to give them that extra edge.
Into murder podcasts? So are these people
In 2014, “Serial” kicked off the true-crime podcast phenomenon. If you’ve never listened to one, the premise is simple: A narrator takes a real-life crime and breaks down all the people, places and things along the way in sometimes excruciating detail.
Coursera vs. Udemy: Which platform offers the best online learning experience?
Learning through online courses has grown in popularity over the years. It’s never been easier to customize your education and focus on skills you care about. In this multi-billion dollar business, websites rope in course creators to build a system of user-generated educational resources. But which one is best?
Substitute student: A new robot, AV1, helps sick kids stay on track. The little guy acts as their eyes, ears and voice, complete with a rotating camera, mic and speaker, all controlled via an app. It even has a “raise hand” feature and emoji eyes. It’s just under $5,000 (plus $1,000 a year in fees). Give it a year, and it’ll be half that price.
With the updated Google for Education App Hub, educators and school admins have, at a glance, 25 apps to update class rosters, grade papers and so much more. My homeroom teacher once told me I’d never amount to much because of how I procrastinated. I replied, “Just you wait.”
You can take over 1,700 free university courses online now
So you want to upgrade your skills and know-how. Why not go straight to the experts? With Coursera, you can take free university courses online.
Thanks to Coursera, you can learn from Ivy League universities. These eight universities are among the best in the world — and their expensive tuition reflects that. If you’ve ever wished you could learn from Harvard, Yale or Princeton professors, you’re in luck.
Work in one of these 10 fields? Scammers are targeting you
Scammers often have preferred targets. Whether a susceptible senior or someone who left their account exposed, they usually have the tools to rip them off.
But it’s not always about age or how tech-savvy you are. Sometimes working in a specific industry could put a target on your back.
Apple closed its student discount loophole - but now it's back
(Updated 01/24/2022 – After reporting on Apple closing its student discount loophole last week, the company has reversed course. You are still able to take advantage of its student discount program without proof that you’re a student.)
Save time and understand videos better with YouTube transcripts
If you have ever watched a YouTube video and wondered, “What the heck are they saying?” you’re not alone. YouTubers are infamous for speaking almost as quickly as auctioneers. They often stumble over their words, which can make videos hard to understand.
Remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with these sites and interactive tours
There is no doubt that the attacks on September 11th, 2001, had a huge impact, not only on the U.S. but across the world. The unthinkable happened when terrorists flew airplanes into the Twin Towers in New York City and The Pentagon, killing thousands. The day will forever be known as the 9/11 attacks.
Gmail is scanning your emails as you write them - unless you change this setting
AI technology has revolutionized the way we shop, do business, and even receive an education. From chatbots to answer your questions to personalized shopping suggestions, AI technology is all around us. But some retailers are using it in a creepy way to track you. Tap or click here for a list of the offenders.
Coronavirus freebies: Companies giving out free stuff right now, and how to get it
In the wake of the spread of COVID-19, many companies are offering special freebies and deals. This is especially helpful for those who have to keep a close eye on their bank accounts.
Freebies alone can’t offset the hard financial time’s people are experiencing. Thankfully, there are several companies looking to hire people immediately. Need a job? Tap or click here for a list of 12 companies that are hiring right now.
Kids don't know what they want to do in life? Give them this quiz
One of the most fascinating things to witness with the rise of tech in our society is its massive effect on our workforce. Just a few short decades ago, technologically-demanding jobs were in the minority. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a job that doesn’t use tech in some form or another.
Virtual reality is changing the world - Are we ready?
Open/download audioThough most commonly used for playing games, there are so many more productive aspects to virtual reality and augmented reality that you may not be aware of. From real estate to education, virtual reality technology is changing the world. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the technology behind virtual and augmented reality and how it’s shaping the reality around us.
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