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Tablets can supercharge side hustles: note-taking, route planning, digital art, inventory, signatures, and client walkthroughs. Here’s how to choose the right one without overspending.

What to Consider

• Battery life: Aim 8–10 hours minimum if you’re out all day.
• Stylus support: For notes/designs, pen latency matters.
• Storage: 64GB is fine for notes; creators may want 128GB+.
• Cellular vs Wi-Fi: Delivery/gig work benefits from LTE/5G.

Good Places to Start (browse)

• Android tablets (value): 10-inch Android tablets
• iPad (creator workflows): Apple iPad lineup
• Stylus & keyboards: Stylus pens • Bluetooth keyboards
• Vehicle mounts (delivery): Tablet car mounts

Side-Hustle Setups

Delivery / Field Service: Tablet + car mount + power bank + matte screen protector.
Design / POD: iPad/Android tablet with stylus + drawing app + cloud backup.
Real Estate / Sales: 11″ tablet + keyboard case + e-signature app.

Save Money

• Last-year models often deliver 90% of the performance for 60–70% of the price.
• Protect with a case. One drop can erase any “deal.”

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Why “Faceless” Works

Voiceover + visuals = scale. No camera anxiety, easier outsourcing, faster publishing.

Channel Ideas

1. Listicles in your niche (apps, tools, books)
2. How-to screen tutorials (software, spreadsheets, AI prompts)
3. Explainer animations (simple slides + B-roll)
4. Stock market or finance news recaps (focus on clarity, not hype)
5. Mystery/history summaries (public-domain images + voice)

Minimal Gear

• Mic: USB microphone options
• Headphones: Closed-back headphones
• Lighting (if you film hands/desktop): Desk ring lights
• External SSD (fast edits): Portable SSDs

Publishing Workflow

Write 6 bullet points → record 90–180s voiceover → add 6–12 supporting clips/images → export at 1080p → title with one main keyword (“How to [result] in Google Sheets”).

Monetization

• YouTube Partner Program (when eligible)
• Affiliate links to gear you actually use:
  mics,
  webcams,
  lights
• Digital downloads (templates, checklists)

Tip: Batch 4 scripts every Sunday, record on Monday, schedule uploads for the week.