https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/10/24/online-tools/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:09 -0400<![CDATA[Forbes says that more than half a million new claims for unemployment insurance were filed in the week ending October 17. Many will be looking for new jobs or contracts and trying to seek them as cheaply as possible.  What is the minimum amount that a person can spend to build an effective online platform to find piece work and jobs? People who&#8217;ve worked in the software development field probably know the answers to those questions already.  But for a person who&#8217;s spent his life on a factory floor, driving a truck or working largely on an office-supplied computer a simple set of suggestions might help. Here are some tips for a person who already has a computer and broadband access to the Internet. They might not be the best, but they are probably a useful starting point for someone standing on the edge of the Great Digital Ocean.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:30:28 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/10/24/online-tools-n189319