You will need to use their software to record a video of what’s happening on your screen. It will track your mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes and you’ll have to add in spoken comments while you browse the website you’re testing. It generally takes 15-20 minutes to test a website and you’ll be paid $10 for doing so.

Here is more information from their employment page.

Position: User Tester

Description

Do usability testing of websites and earn $10 per website.

How It Works

1. Website owners ask for users to test their site. Whenever your demographic profile matches their target audience, you’re given the opportunity to test their website.
2. You use our software to record a video of what’s happening on your screen – mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes – and your spoken comments while you use the website you’re testing. (Videos are typically 15 minutes long.) You’ll need a PC running Windows and a fast Internet connection. Watch a sample video.
3. You answer four questions about your experience. See a sample review.
4. You’ll earn $10 (paid with PayPal).

Click here for more information and an application form.

Don’t expect this to be a full time job however. Yes, $10 for about 20 minutes of work is great pay, but the folks at UserTesting claim you won’t see more than 10 tests a week. Even then, work is on a first come, first serve basis. You’ll need to act fast to land a job. Appreciate the fact that you’ll be able to pick up a little extra sidecash in your spare time and UserTesting will make a great little addition to your quest to make money from home.

Now, I haven’t been able to try the program myself. I’m looking for some feedback from you guys. Have you tried it? Is it worthwhile or a waste of your time? Please let me know and leave a comment below. Thanks!

Click here to apply.

The deals are formatted as such: Item Sale price $Off + extra details

Amazon Deals for 2/8/10

Deal of the Day
Garmin nüvi 285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic $99 $150 off + ends today!

Laptops
Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1120 LED TruBrite 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) $439 $10 off
Toshiba Satellite T135-S1330 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Ultrathin Laptop (Black) $679 $40 off
Windsor Laptop Stand (Dark Cherry or Regency Walnut) $69 $30 off

Televisions & Equipment
LG 42LH50 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz Broadband LCD HDTV $779 $419 off
Samsung LN22B360 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV $246 $84 off
FLO TV Personal Television PTV 350 $199 $50 off
Polk Audio SurroundBar360° DVD Home Theater System $319 $880 off

Movies & Games
Nature’s Most Amazing Events [Blu-ray] $17.49 $17 off
The 40-Year-Old Virgin [Blu-ray] $9.99 $9.99 off
Xbox 360 Platinum Hits: Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!
Pre-order Madden NFL 11 from Amazon, Get $20 Amazon Credit
Pre-order Bioshock 2, Get $10 Amazon Credit

Everything Else
Creative Labs Vado HD Camcorder + Free Extra Battery $179 $30 off
Kodak Easyshare M341 12.2MP Digital Camera $92 $66 off
DryGuy Wide-Body Boot and Glove Dryer $63 $26 off

Do Not Send Money to Macro Solutions International Inc.

Here’s the latest emails floating around Monster.com and Careerbuilder.

Hi,
An online Home Based Worker position requires that you have a reliable computer with constant Internet access and capabilities, a valid E-mail account, basic Internet knowledge, and minimal typing skills. You must also be able to conduct yourself in a professional manner. This includes having excellent grammar and spelling when communicating with clients via E-mail.

In addition to the above requirements, you MUST be able to follow instructions closely and completely! You will do all contact via E-mail, so you will not be required to call anyone at anytime. This allows you to work whichever hours are most convenient for you (days, night, or weekends). You will be processing applications, as well as filling out forms in specific company databases (this tends to be tedious at times, so please be sure that you have the patience to do so before proceeding).

This is why you will need to have basic Internet knowledge, though the training provided will give you step-by-step instructions on how to perform these tasks properly. There are no “down-times” with this position, so you will have a constant flow of work to complete. THIS IS NOT A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME, so if that is what you are looking for please do not pursue this opportunity. You will be paid $50 for each application completed. The amount of money you make each week is entirely up to you, and how much time and effort you are willing to put in with this position. The average person makes $2500-$12000 each week.

When you have been accepted as a Home Based employee, you are considered an Independent Contractor. This means that your taxes will not be taken out; therefore, you will not be provided with any tax forms. THIS IS ENTIRELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. The training provided will go more in depth about what to do with your taxes. You will receive your pay through alertpay or whichever online payment portal you choose. When an application is completed, $50 will be credited to your alertpay account, which can be withdrawn into your bank account at your leisure.

There is a one-time 30-days money back guarantee.fee for the training package in case you do not like the job.. This also includes all the administration processing fees and training costs. We offer professional online support for as long as you may need us. This is a one-time fee, and there will be no other charges to you. However, the fee must be received before you can gain access to the “Training Materials.”

We must accept this fee to cover training costs, processing fees, as well as to ensure that only serious applicants apply. This is a non-refundable fee, so be sure that you understand what you are doing before sending in your payment for the training materials. This fee will not be waived for anyone, and cannot be deducted from your first pay. This is because if you do not process applications, you will not have a first pay, and we will have already taken the time to set you up, and train you. Once your payment is received, you will be given immediate access to your training materials.

You will need a word processing program in order to perform this position successfully (MS Word, Works, Notepad, etc.) Once you have received the training materials, you can START working from home TODAY. Most applicants typically complete the training within 24 hours or less. However, you can do this at your leisure. Keep in mind that the sooner you go through the training materials, the sooner you will START earning money. I will be able to be contacted via E-mail at anytime after you have received your training materials to help you, or answer any questions you may have.

If you are serious about this position, meet all the requirements, and are responsible enough to work from home, then please contact me via E-mail and I will inform you of the cost of the training packet, and how to set up a alertpay account to send the fee (if you do not already have an account). You seem like an excellent candidate for this position, and I hope that I hear from you again so I can get you STARTED right away!

Sincerely,
Mr. Robert Funk Lee
rfunklee@gmail.com
Human Resources

Let’s review that letter again and focus on the bolded sentences.

• Your salary will fall in the range of $130,000 to $624,000 per year.
• The work is easy, you only need to know how to use a keyboard, and pretty much everyone is qualified.
• The only work you need to do is fill out a few forms online.
• You need to pay some random guy to do work for him.
• This is not a get rich quick scheme.

Actually, there is a bit of truth to that last line. It’s absolutely not a get rich quick scheme. There’s no way in hell you’ll get rich quick, or even get rich for that matter. The only one making any money here is Mr. Robert Funk Lee. And he’s making off with all of your money.

To someone desperately searching for a new job, this letter might come off as convincing but, always know that if it sounds too good to be true, it almost always is. No one gets paid half a million dollars for knowing how to type.

The deals are formatted as such: Item Sale price $Off + extra details

Amazon Deals for 2/5/10

Amazon’s Friday Sale
One-Day Sale Save 75% or more on kitchen & dining, jewelry, and personal care & grocery items

Deal of the Day
Oz – The Complete Seasons 1-6 $86.99 $151 off

Clothing
Boy’s Quicksilver Apparel At least 50% off
Men’s Sweaters At least 70% off
Men’s Columbia Jackets Between 50-70% off
Women’s ESPRIT Apparel At least 70% off
Women’s Trench Coats Up to 70% off
Women’s Lee Jeans At least 30% off

TVs
Samsung PN50B450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV $699 $300 off
Toshiba 40RV525R 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV $590 $209 off
VIZIO VA370M 37-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV $478 $102 off
Panasonic VIERA 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV $332 $217 off

Laptops and Netbooks
ASUS K61IC-A1 16-Inch Entertainment Laptop $819 $129 off
ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-MU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook $299 $50 off
HP Mini 210-1010NR 10.1-Inch Netbook $298 $98 off
HP 2140 Mini-Notebook $349 $99 off

Printers
Lexmark Prospect Pro205 Wireless 4-in-1 $99 $120 off
HP Photosmart C4780 All-in-One Printer $74 $85 off
Epson Stylus NX215 Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer $79 $10 off
Canon L170 Laser Fax Printer $194 $192 off

MP3 Players
Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum) $249 $40 off
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL $133 $16 off
Apple iPod touch 32 GB (2nd Generation) [Previous Model] $239 $130 off

Digital Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera $249 $130 off
Canon Powershot E1 10MP Digital Camera $149 $150 off
Olympus Stylus 550 WP 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera $99 $80 off

Starting Monday, I’ll be posting daily deal updates. That way you can take advantage of deals earlier and there won’t be such a big list come Friday.

I logged into her account to check things out (and to change her password from password, but password security is a post for another day.) In the span of one hour, she had dialed 411 ten different times, which tacked on an additional $20 on to her phone bill. She was angry, but entirely at fault. That’s when I suggested she use 1-800-GOOG-411 instead.

Dial 1-800-GOOG-411.

1-800-GOOG-411 is Google’s free 411 service. You call the number, tell them your location and what you’re looking for and they’ll connect you to the business you’re searching for free of charge. You can also have details (phone number, address, hours etc.) texted directly to your phone.

GOOG-411 has been around for over two years now, but most people I’ve met have never even heard of the service and still pay to use the regular 411 service. Well now you can save some money and use an even better service.

Which do you think is the more likely scenario? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not the first one.

Emails from VintageClothingCompany.com

These are the emails being sent out around craigslist and careerbuilder. I’ve edited out a few paragraphs to save some room. This scammer likes to ramble.

Good Day,
Thanks for the response, however I would like to know if you are interested in working with Vintage Investment Ltd. As the General Manager(Logistics and Strategy) of Vintage Investment’s Ltd I need an individual who is reliable, honest, dedicated, diligent and self motivated to work as our Book-keeper/Company Representative and assist us in processing payments from our customers and clients in the United States.
[...]
You can view our website www.Vintageclothingcompany.com for more information, however we deal with individuals, organizations, schools, non governmental organisations, alongside large and medium scale companies and supply cutomers in the United States, our products which some of them only prefer to pay us via check which are not easily processed outside the United States. This hereby makes us recruit an individual in the United States who would be up to the task and we have the payments sent out which are also made payable in his/her name. You get to receive the payments and you get 10% commision on any payment you have processed. However, this is a legal entity and you get to send the funds to us through Western union or Moneygram Transfer(after deducting your 10% the transfer fee should be deducted from the remaining 90% of the funds) , besides there is no need to open a separate account. Most payments from customers are usually within the range of $500-$10,000. Nevertheless, our customers should be rest assured when making payments via check afterall, this method of payment is also practiced in our European market sucessfully. We only make payments via debit/credit cards only in the UK, but we are working on extended our efficiency to other major continental markets.

Well, all payments processed are transfered via Western union money transfer or Moneygram Transfer depending on instructions, this would require you to locate a Western Union or Moneygram outlet nearest to you.

(N.B:you dont need to quit your present job, it’s just a form of extra income);
I would like you to complete the form below provided you are still interested in this offer:

JOB APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME …………………………………………………………

LAST NAME …………………………………………………………..

ADDRESS ……………………………………………………………..

CITY …………………………………………………… ………………..

ZIP CODE ………………………………………………………………

STATE ………………………………………………………………….

PHONE NUMBER …………………………………………………….

AGE ……………………………………………………………………..

PRESENT OCCUPATION ……………………………………………

I certify that the information is true and to the best of my knowledge.

__________________________ ________________
Applicant’s name Date

Do try ASAP to get back to me with the required details so that you can commence work rightaway. Have a nice day
Regards!!!!

Kristy Allen (General Manager-Logistics and Strategy)
Vintage Investments Ltd
36 Stephensons Way
Formby
Merseyside
L37 8EG
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 7789 28 86 92
www.vintageclothingcompany.com

The scammer uses multiple names as the General Manager, including: Tori Bratcher, Richard Free, Claire Waltman, and Victoria Weaver. If you receive an email from any of these people, delete it immediately!

Do Not Work for Vintage Clothing Company

The “job” is just another payment processing scam. These criminals use you and your bank account launder money. The check you receive will either be fake or stolen. However, you can still deposit it into your bank account and have access to the funds immediately. Before the check bounces, you are asked to send 90% of the money back to the scammer via Western Union or via money wire. At this point, you just sent thousands of dollars overseas and the fake check they sent you will bounce leaving YOU responsible for recovering the missing funds.

Payment processing or check cashing jobs are ALWAYS SCAMS.Even worse, they’re illegal. Not only will you lose thousands of dollars, but you could also land a criminal record for receiving fraudulent or stolen funds. Never ever agree to a job where your primary duty is to process payments. If you receive a fake check, tear it up immediately and cease communication with the scammer. Do not cash it!

Now that that’s all cleared up, here are a few of my favorite posts written by Joe over the years.

5. I’ve Tried Facebook and Fail to See the Point

Excerpt:

I mean, as if the Internets weren’t already vapid enough, I now get “cute” little Facebook pokes and gifts and, oh! what’s this!? I’ve been kidnapped and am being held for ransom! Or I’m the lettuce in Hannah’s BLT. Its text messaging writ large with graphics and color—a world that is hostile to any exchange more significant than liking something up or down and posting your latest golf score.

4. Fatherhood: I’ve tried it and I recommend…wipes.

Excerpt:

But I have learned one secret in my 15 years of fatherhood. An infallible, always-right answer to some of parenting’s biggest questions. Women, mothers primarily, have already figured this out, so I’m spelling it out for the benefit of the guys. Here’s what I know for sure about fatherhood: Always Carry Wipes.

3. OMG! He Knows My Home Address!

Excerpt:

Maybe I’m overreacting. At least the cartoon Joe has a head, right? It’s a happy picture, I suppose. There are no weapons or blood smears. Still, it does give one pause. This is the guy who handles ITT finances and technical issues.

2. Top 5 Strangest Things Steve Has Ever Said To Me

Excerpt:

They say long-distance relationships are tough. And they are: I’ve never met Steve in real life. Don’t know what he looks like because he won’t cough up a real photo of himself. Never talked to him on the phone. He could be a Borg, for all I know. Can such a relationship last? Only time will tell.

1. Nigerian Scams — Yes, I’ve even tried that!

Finally, we have the very first post written for this blog in which Joe baits a typical Nigerian scammer. No excerpt here. You have to click through and read the whole exchange. It is without a doubt my favorite article here at I’ve Tried That. I guarantee you’ll laugh or I’ll give you your money back.

So long, Joe.

After 291 posts and almost three years, it’s time for me to move on. I’ve Tried That will keep doing its good work in Steve’s capable hands, but I’m retiring to spend more time with my family.

Just kidding. I decided to launch a Rebate Processing program and you all can have first dibs on signing up.

No, that’s not true either. I am thinking about starting another blog, though, in a different niche. Some guy is offering free blog installations and I might take him up on that.

So anyway, this isn’t really “goodbye” because I’ll still read the posts and maybe hang around in the comments a bit. You just won’t have to hear from me on the front page anymore.

To all of our regular readers, thanks for your attention and for putting trust in us. I sincerely wish you the best in your online endeavors.

I had just left Dillard’s and was headed back to Victoria’s Secret to pick up my wife. No, really. That’s where she was. But before you get any big ideas about what she was shopping for, think of this: my daughter was with her. So yeah. I guarantee they weren’t shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts for me. (At least I hope not, because…the horror!)

All I wanted to do was get from point A to point B. Shopping for shoes in the mall was bad enough. I kind of prefer Target where all the shoes are right smack in the middle of the store, and there are only six varieties so I don’t get confused. So I’m walking with my new shoes minding my own business when this slick (read: young, cute) sales girl smiled at me and said, “May I?”

I had to stop. I mean, she smiled at me. Cute young girls haven’t smiled at me since pre-marriage days. Excluding my four-year-old. She’s cute and young, but it’s not the same, you know?

So I stopped (that was my first mistake) and let this girl tut-tut over my dry hands. There was no question about it: they were dry. And such a shame, too, good looking guy like me, she says. Next thing I know, she’s buffing my thumbnail with some kind of buffer thingy. I don’t know what it was. It was blue. And it left my thumbnail shiny.

Meanwhile, she learned that I am a writer, that I am married and have children, that I had just bought shoes, that I was at the mall for dinner with my wife and daughter, and that I had not yet bought her a Valentine’s day present.

I mean I’m so not a chatty person. That’s more than my coworkers know about me! I swear, if she had asked me for my social security number and my deepest hopes and dreams, I would have given them to her.

See, the thing is, I’m not even sure how it really happened. One minute we were just friends and the next I was a customer and had spent $40 I didn’t plan to spend on stuff my wife already has sitting on the dresser. Cuticle oil (WTF?) and some kind of lotion. She might have called it “butter” or something. Oh yeah, and salt from the Dead Sea. For scrubbing into your skin. To make it soft.

It was just so fast. And she seemed so sincere and I thought she really liked me and I believed her when she said that the softness on my hands would last for a week and the shine on my nail would last for three. I mean, why would she lie? We bonded, I tell you!

So what do you think? Are there any parallels? Discuss.

The deals are formatted as such: Item Sale price $Off + extra details

Amazon Deals for 1/29/10

Amazon’s Friday Sale
One-Day Sale Save 75% or more on kitchen & dining, jewelry & watches, and personal care & grocery items.

Laptops
Dell Studio XPS 16 15.6-inch Laptop $884 $165
Lenovo Ideapad U350 13.3-inch ULV LED Laptop $480 $119
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 TruBrite 18.4-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black\Red) $1141 $58
HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station $99 $150

TVs
VIORE LC40VXF60SB 40-Inch 1080p LCD Television and Soundbar Bundle $561 $438
LG 42LH30 42-inch 1080p LCD HDTV $639 $209
Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black $171 $108
Samsung LN40B530 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV $664 $185

Misc Technologies
ViewSonic VX1932wm-LED 19-inch WLED-Backlit Energy Efficient LCD Monitor $134 $15
Garmin nüvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator $89 $160

DVD/Blu-Ray Movies
True Blood: The Complete Second Season (DVD) $37.99 $22
Criminal Minds – The Second Season $22.99 $3299
NCIS: The Complete Sixth Season (DVD) $31.99 $23
Friday Night Lights: The Third Season (DVD) $16.99 $12.99
The Departed (Blu-ray) $14.99 $20
Fringe: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray) $24.99 $44.99
Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-ray Disc Player$89.99 $110
Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player $123 $76

Digital Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera $256 $123
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 10MP Digital Camera $79 $69
Samsung 12MP Dig Camera 4.6X Wide Ang Opt Zm Purple $269 $80
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 10MP Digital Camera (Blue) $125 $34

Home Items
Fellowes Powershred W-11C Cross-Cut Shredder $59 $10
Rubbermaid 18-Piece Food-Storage Container Set $9.99

Bonus Deal
$10 Off any $20+ Order at Buca di Peppo

I realize this is quite sloppy. Would you guys be interested in seeing deals every morning instead of just Fridays? Is there any interest in this at all? Please, let me know!