This year has ruined a lot of household incomes, but did you know it is possible to make money with your phone in just one hour?

Potentially vital for those who do not have a lot of spare time but still need to make some extra cash, this could be particularly useful for parents who are looking after kids at home.

Being able to pick up some additional money through a simple smartphone is a great option for anyone who finds themselves struggling for cash at this difficult time.

Here are some of the best ways to make money with your phone in a short period.

Sell your old stuff

Perhaps the easiest way to raise quick cash is to sell unwanted items from around your home.

There are a variety of services to do this, from general auction websites like eBay to more specialist options such as Decluttr, where users can cash in on unwanted tech such as cell phones, as well as CDs, DVDs, games and books.

Over $300 million has been paid out by Decluttr to more than six million customers, so this is certainly a good road to go down, especially if you want to free up some space.

If you are looking to clear out a wardrobe heading into the winter then fashion selling site Depop is another good way to drum up some extra cash at what is a testing time financially.

Use online casino bonuses and promotions

Gambling might not seem the most sensible way to try to make money compared to investing, for example, but there are a number of ways it is possible to reduce the risk of losing cash.

Almost every online casino nowadays has a welcome bonus to tempt people into signing up for an account. With so much competition across the industry, the offers keep getting more generous and for some of them, players do not even need to make a deposit of their own cash.

No deposit bonuses keep getting more common, with plenty of great options out there. Many promotions include free spins too, which could be a good option for those who are new to playing at online casinos, especially as it is not necessary to risk any real money on games.

Some casinos are even offering an unlimited match bonus so there is money to be made in quick fashion through a phone, though it is important to keep in mind the terms and conditions of such promotions. Wagering requirements – which means the bonus money has to be bet a certain number of times before it is unlocked – can make or break such welcome bonuses.

Do mobile surveys

It might not be a whole lot of fun, but mobile surveys can definitely be a handy little earner.

Sites such as iPoll are available throughout the world and they may even offer a small sign-up bonus, so this is a bit of a no-brainer for anyone finding themselves short of a bit of cash. A top alternative is Swagbucks, which has paid out around $200 million in cash and free gift cards.

The benefit of doing mobile surveys to make cash is it is completely flexible. People can log in at any time and find surveys that pay out either in cash or gift cards. Some are a lot more lucrative than others, though there is a risk of being screened out that must be taken into account as well.

It is unlikely to be able to make a consistent income through mobile surveys, but those hunting for a way to supplement their income should certainly consider this as a strong option.

Get paid to browse the web

A lot of us already spend hours a day browsing online via a phone, but there is a way to turn this time-killing into money.

The InboxDollars search engine is one such way to get paid to browse the web, while Fronto is an app that lets users earn PayPal cash by watching videos, plus reading news articles.

Those who shop online can also earn cash back through options like Shopkick, which has free gift cards up for grabs for spending cash at outlets including Target, Walmart and Best Buy.

Reward points – which are known as kicks on Shopkick – can even be earned simply by visiting online partners, with no need to spend money.

It is unlikely anyone will make a fortune through the above options, but they can all help to bring in a little extra money – and it all mounts up.

I’m a big fan of Brompton bikes and own several of them. On this page, I’ll be listing a few of my favorite resources and products.

Guide to General Brompton Maintenance

Cleaning Your Brompton

How to clean a Brompton Chain

Here’s a short guide on how to clean the chain. I use the Park Tools CM 5.3 tool.

For several months I’ve been struggling with a general sense of unease while working in my home office. I knew that I preferred working in a place with a nice view or with some movement or people around me, but I had never been this uncomfortable in an office.

As an aside, when I talk about places with a view or with movement, some examples of idyllic locations for me would be:

• a high floor office with glass windows overlooking a busy city (E.g. New York, Bangkok etc)
• an office with a view overlooking a beach
• a comfy and plush cafeteria or hotel lobby with background noise of people chatting but no extreme loud noises

I already had all the ergonomics covered, so that wasn’t the problem. I kept trying new things until I finally figured out it was a light issue.

The Color Temperature Solution

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I found the best working light temperature for my productivity and comfort to be anywhere between 4500K and 5600K, depending on other light (e.g. window) and time of day. Light really makes a big difference in my mood, so it’s important for me to get this right in my set up.

There are three basic light colors to choose from:

Warm White

This type of light (typically around 2700K) creates a calm, cozy, inviting, and intimate mood and feel of the whole room. Lights that have a warm white color temperature are ideal to be used in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and certain bathrooms. It’s also the best choice for restaurant ambient lighting as well as for decorative outdoor lighting. It’s the type of light I had installed in my office, and it was the main culprit of my unease and lack of productivity. Clearly it’s not a great choice for an office.

Cool White

Cool White ranges between 3100 to 5500 Kelvin. Lights that belong in this temperature range produces a more balanced white light and can often include a slight blue tint.

Light bulbs or lamps with a cool white color temperature can create a bright and vibrant ambiance to a room. This type of light are best suited for basements, garages, and even for bathrooms – or most open areas in a contemporary home. Cool white lights also work well when used in task lighting and in work environments such as in reading areas.

It’s also my favorite light as it is neither too yellowish neither too bluish.

Daylight

That commonly called as daylight is produced by lights and lamps which range above 5500 Kelvin. Daylight temperature can produce a blue-white light that is basically what a natural daytime looks like.

Light bulbs and lamps above 5500 Kelvin can create a crisp and invigorating mood and ambiance for a room. This type of lighting is best used for zones that need ample illumination such as in garages and display areas. This kind of light is also clear, making it ideal to be used in task lighting and security lighting.

Choosing a light at 5000 Kelvin to 6000 Kelvin can replicate the midday sunlight which is a very cool light and often creates a glare.

Finding Your Favorite Color Temperature

The easiest way I found to discover what temperature works best is to use a portable LED light such as the Aputure MC light and just vary the temperature from the iOS app until I found the range that makes me feel best.

Following that, you can buy Philips Hue lights to setup an environment that is easily controllable. The BenQ e-reading desk lamp or Phive desk lamp also have fairly customizable temperatures and can be a good candidate for a desk light, as I haven’t found any decent Philips Hue models yet.

Here’s a list of newsletters that I am subscribed to. I save most of the articles I receive into Pocket and then read the best of those during any downtime I have during the day. Apart from these newsletters, I also consume a lot of content through podcasts and through RSS aggregation websites such as Euro Finance Blogs.

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