Have you ever spent hours watching YouTube videos online?  Scrolled through various websites for research purposes?  Played video games for hours on end?  Had dance party while streaming some of your favorite songs?
No judgment here.  We've all been there and done that. But… have you made money off these habits?  I bet that your answer is 'no.' My question to you is, "why not?"
If you spend your time browsing the web, streaming music, shopping online, watching videos, or playing games online, you are missing out on a great opportunity to earn cash and gift cards.
If you're not capitalizing on this opportunity to earn cash without changing anything about your routine, it's time to grab your smartphone and start downloading some of these money-making apps.  Here are some popular and completely legitimate apps that will pay you to do basic tasks.

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