Just because I'm on dial-up doesn't prevent me from accepting CastingWords HITS. All I do is open a window and let the audio file download. Sampling the audiofile before accepting the HIT gives me a headstart on the download. While it's downloading, I simply open another window and accept other quick HITS for a penny or so. Otherwise, I try transcribing the first few minutes of the downloaded file, which works for me because by the time I finish transcribing that snippet, a new snippet is available for me to do. To save on dial-up costs, as soon as the audiofile is fully downloaded, I right-click the file, save it on my desktop, and disconnect. I then upload the audiofile on my Express Scribe and continue transcribing. I keep the HIT window open on my computer -- the timer is still running even if I am disconnected so I get to pace myself. When I'm done editing my work, I log on again and send the file. At least three hours shaved off my dial-up internet account usage! Soon, I hope to make enough money from this to afford a DSL account.
Posted by Cabecou
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