1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (133 page)

827 INSTALL RAM.
Eventually computers are outpaced by the software available and need a boost to keep up with what's out there. If you know someone who's complaining about a slow machine, offer to ramp it up by powering their PC with some additional RAM. Be careful, a little too much static and you might wipe the computer clean.

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828 SLOT-IN AUDIO AND VIDEO CARDS.
As new programs are invented that rely on new technologies, users with older computers will be left in the dark unless they update their A/V hardware. However, most computer owners are wary about cracking open their towers. That's where you come in. Offer your installation skills, but be sure you know what you're doing — otherwise you might end up owing someone a new system.

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829 AUTOMATE MANUAL WORK FOR OTHERS.
Some people don't know the ins and outs of Excel like you. Instead, they spend their hours toiling away, adding columns, and copying and pasting, when they could be slacking off. Whether you are extremely efficient at Excel, or excel at another program that has hidden tricks which could benefit the cube drones — you can cash in on those talents. Post them on craigslist and wait to see what happens.

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830 SET UP SOMEONE'S WIRELESS NETWORK.
If you've ever felt the frustration of watching your wireless modem report that there are no available networks even though you spent twenty minutes plugging in a router and installing software — this entry is not for you. However, if you've ever had to
fix
this problem, you can score big. Take advantage of others' ignorance to the magical world of wireless.

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831 SET UP A WEBCAM FOR SOMEONE.
As people start staying in touch using services like Skype, more and more computer users are turning to webcams to see each other across cyberspace. However, Grandma might have a little more trouble hooking up her newly purchased hardware than her grandkids.

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832 SELL CLIPART.
Believe it or not, some people still use clip-art. Whether it's for school projects, fliers, or menus, those little illustrations remain in demand. You can make some quick cash by generating these files by request.

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833 BE AN ON-CALL TECH SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL.
You have to know one or two people who have the innate ability to break whatever piece of technology they touch. Don't curse them. Charge them. Give them your cell phone number and let them call whenever they run into trouble. Remember though — you're charging to be on-call whenever, so you run the risk of having to drop whatever you're doing.