Nowadays, home computer jobs are a dime a dozen, so to speak. Almost everywhere you look online, you're bound to see 'make money from home', and similar phrases. Is all this talk of home computer jobs real - can you really make money from home? Or is it all a ploy to get your money?

When you think of home computer jobs, what do you think of? It could really be anything - people make money by taking online surveys, doing online auctions, writing ebooks (downloadable books), and advertising for other people. There are other ways, as well.

When you are looking for home computer jobs, take your time and really LOOK. Make sure you read the fine print, before you make any purchase. the truth is, some home computer jobs charge monthly fees. Some charge a small one-time fee upfront, but after you buy it, they tell you that you have to buy other, more expensive things, to make their program work.

There ARE home computer jobs that you can make very good money with. Below is a list of proven ways you can make money at home.

#1: Taking Surveys - There are free survey sites, and there are paid survey programs. What's the difference? The free sites are only one site. They do pay, and if you have the time to search for them all, you can make money with them.

The paid survey programs have entire lists already made for you, all you have to do is click a link, and be taken to the site. Some also have a free form filler, which saves tremendous amounts of time, when doing surveys!

#2: Online Auctions - There are different sites for these, also. Of course eBay is one of the bigger ones. There are many ways to make money here. The best way, in my opinion, is going to estate sales and garage sales, and selling your finds at auction. This can get addictive, but it's a fun way to make money!

#3: Writing ebooks - This is time consuming, but can be well worth your efforts! It's not as hard as you may think, either. If you can send your friend an email, you can write an ebook. It's simply giving someone the information that they need, and are willing to pay for.

#4: Affiliate Marketing - advertising for other people. This is, by far, the most common way people make money with home computer jobs. Companies, or private individuals, pay you money (a percentage or a flat fee) to advertise for them. This is done by either writing articles, or with Google Adwords, which are the ads that you see on the top and right side of your screen when you search for something. It is a very lucrative business.

These are the most common home computer jobs. A lot of people make a lot of money by doing them. Just,please remember to read the fine print before you start anything! Just be safe. And, most important, have fun!