These jobs often don’t pay much, but provide you with the joy of playing video games for money. As a test player, you will be responsible for providing a company feedback about its game, and your input could determine whether the game is released, scrapped, or held back for improvements and debugging. Test playing is an excellent choice for those who want to make money for simply playing the game, and nothing else. Twitch and YouTube Gaming are online game-playing mediums in which others watch you and interact with you in real-time during your gameplay. Although these do not make you money out of the gate, you can make money down the road by building a following and making yourself known to video game companies and even non-videogame companies. Using Twitch or other online gaming communities, you can build a following, which is a vital step in making money for playing games, as potential sponsors want to see that their products and company will be getting out to the maximum number of people possible. Once you have build a following, you can start seeking (or receiving) sponsorship offers from major video game companies, which may simply provide you with new games and merchandise, or which may actually pay you a monthly amount to continue your online persona and gameplay.

Summary: Test video games for video game companies. Play using Twitch or YouTube Gaming. Build a following. Seek out or accept sponsorships.


This utility lists all of your connected hardware, and will display devices that are not working correctly. There are a couple of different ways to open the Device Manager.   Any version of Windows - Press ⊞ Win+R and type devmgmt.msc. This will launch the Device Manager.  Any version of Windows - Open the Control Panel and switch the view to either Large or Small icons using the drop-down menu in the upper-right. Select "Device Manager".  Windows 8.1 - Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager". You can do this for any of your "Unknown devices" or other devices with errors to help you track down the correct drivers.  Devices with errors will have a small "!" icon. You can expand categories by clicking the "+". Details tab. This will display a Property drop-down menu and a Value frame. This will display several entries in the Value frame. These are the device's Hardware IDs. You can use these IDs to help identify the device and find the correct drivers for it. See the next section for details.

Summary: Open the Device Manager. Right-click on any device you want to check and select "Properties". Click the . Select "Hardware Ids" from the drop-down menu.


To make sure that your business is creating a profit, keep a log of your sales, business growth, and financial losses on a spreadsheet. Determine whether you are gaining or losing money, and make goals to cut back on costs and earn more money.  If you notice that you're spending too much on chicken feed, for example, shop around with different suppliers to find cheaper feed. You can also hire an accountant or financial advisor to keep your records organized for you. your poultry farm to spread the word. Marketing your business, especially during the first few years, is crucial for securing more customers and earning a larger revenue. To raise visibility, create ads, make business cards, create a website, and make newsletters (print or online) to promote your business. If you're new to marketing and want to improve your tactics, hire a marketing consultant to choose the best tactics for business promotion. Creating a logo for your business can also provide visibility for your brand. Meeting other farmers can help spread the word about your farm and attract investors. Attend agricultural conferences and reach out to other farming companies (especially poultry farms) in your area to make positive, lasting connections. If you need to hire more workers, try to hire those with years of experience in poultry farming for better stability. Once you've established your farm, analyze your costs and apply for bigger loans if needed. If you want to pursue alternative ways to finance your business, you can also try applying to business lenders or investors known for financing agricultural businesses. If you're running a chicken breeding farm, for example, you may want a loan to buy better egg incubators.

Summary: Write down your farming sales and production records for future reference. Market Connect with other farming businesses. Apply for more loans or investments to grow your business.


While you may not be able to afford to shop at Prada or Louis Vuitton, you can still visit other places that celebrities also frequent. In L.A., locales like the Brentwood Farmers Market and Whole Foods are often frequented by celebrities doing their shopping. Stores usually don’t look kindly on people who loiter without making purchases. Buying something from the store, even if it’s small or inexpensive, will help ensure that you don’t make yourself unwelcome. Press conferences and premiers often run late, so if you arrive in the morning, you may see the celebrity leaving for work.  Lingering in the hotel lobby may get you in trouble, so consider having a drink in the hotel bar. Sit so that you can see who comes in and out of the hotel. Don't be disappointed if you don't see the person coming into or leaving the hotel. Many large hotels with a celebrity clientele have back entrances to protect their privacy. If you have attended a concert, ask where the tour vans are located, and try to get in that area. Many bands pack up quickly after the show, but some people may be hanging around and could introduce you. Become a waiter at their favorite restaurant, a bartender at their regular bar, or a personal trainer at their gym. Working an eight hour shift greatly increases the odds you will be there when they are there.  Make sure to get a job that lets you interact with the patrons. Jobs like valet parking and coat check, while not particularly exciting, are likely to put you in contact with celebrities dining out or staying in hotels.  Always be professional. Most employers at places that celebrities frequent will not look kindly at potential harassment of their famous clientele. It’s fine to start up a chat or even ask for a photograph under the right circumstances, but if you become a nuisance you’re not likely to keep your job.
Summary: Visit places that celebrities also visit. Wait outside the hotel where you know they are staying. Wait near the tour vans for musicians. Get a job near where celebrities spend their time.