Working Online Testing Websites and Apps with Ubuntu Linux and Android

Since breaking my right wrist a couple of months ago, I had sort of put website and app testing on hold.

Despite this new broken left wrist I decided to continue on with my efforts.

I can only test on an Ubuntu Linux platform with browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Opera and possibly more. I can test apps for Android devices running 7.1.1.

Some of the sites have tests that can be conducted anywhere and without the need for audio recordings. I can do these while at haemodialysis (hemodialysis).

One of the sites, can't remember which, accepted devices like smart tvs and casting devices.

There are other sites but these are very windows/mac specific and I can't participate.

Examples (Win/Mac only):

Userfeel - https://www.userfeel.com/ - win/mac only
testing time - https://www.testingtime.com/ - win/mac only

whatusers do - http://panel.whatusersdo.com/become-a-tester/ - win/mac only

usertesting - https://www.usertesting.com/ - win/mac only
Userlytics - https://www.userlytics.com/tester-signup

I have been a member of TrymyUI for quite some time but haven't been offered many tests. I don't monitor the site either. I have done one successful test and a dud one. The dud one was because there was too much noise in the background, I tried to complete a test while at haemodialysis and there was way too much background noise! I was paid for this test.

I'm on enrollapp but they pay peanuts for simple tests and feedback.

So far the best site I've joined is Utest. I have participated in two test cycles and have been paid very reasonable money.

In terms of payment, all the sites I have joined pay out to paypal.

Joined, participated and have been paid.

https://www.trymyui.com

https://enrollapp.com/

https://www.utest.com 

Only recently joined:

https://nest.testbirds.com/?t=05f3e8b1-9f76-4b9a-a185-1f97b8fe8de9#tester - Requires the completion and passing of the online training. Need to complete a demo test report which will be assessed. I've provided my referral link for Test Birds.

https://ferpection.com - Requires a test report and assessment

https://usabilityhub.com - Similar to enrollapp, pays peanuts.

https://99tests.com - May have had to complete some training and a test.

I'm planning to complete my registration for a few more sites and there are a couple I need to investigate further or complete screening tests first.

Analaysia - http://www.analysia.com/user.asp
Test io - https://tester.test.io/ 
ErliBird - https://erlibird.com/beta-testers
Validately - https://validately.com/ - Need to use chrome web browser to sign up and do initial test.
StartupLift - http://startuplift.com/ - Not really sure what to do here. 
Loop 11 testing - https://www.loop11.com/ - Need to investigate further

intellizoom  - https://www.intelli-zoom.com/panelist/register - Need to investigate further
Betafamily - https://betafamily.com - Just application testing for smartphones and tablets. Not all testing pays. Doesn't seem like a lot of money offered here.

I recently discovered Testmate - https://www.testmate.com.au/become-tester - This is an Australian based website/app testing service. Will report findings and experiences when I know.

It does look like testmate website tests need to be performed using Windows or Mac. Android devices can be used for testing apps. A screening test needs to be done using screencast-o-matic. See https://screencast-o-matic.com - This only works in Windows or Mac! Not sure if they would accept the test using another screen recorder.

Drop me an email or a comment if you know of any online sites that offer testing work that can be completed by Linux or Android users. Also drop me a line if you have any feedback about any of the sites listed.

Useful Testing tools:
 
Dareboost: https://www.dareboost.com - Website quality and performance
testing

Mobizen: https://www.mobizen.com/ - Screencasting from Android smartphones

Recordmydesktop: http://recordmydesktop.sourceforge.net/about.php - Record desktop activity within Linux

Android Studio and other adb extensions within Linux for android debugging and access to logfiles.

By signing up to all these testing sites (three specifically had Ubuntu as a supported platform) and completing training courses, I have learned a lot about testing too. 

Another Broken Wrist!

Again!

Who could have thought. If you only knew me!

I tripped over my own phone charging cable and landed on my left wrist. Ouch. This break hurt more than the previous one (about 8ish weeks ago). I did my radius quite well. I managed to get my dialysis access arm (fistula).

As you can see from the picture, there were no problems getting the needles in today.

I'm yet to get a fiberglass cast, the swelling needs to go down before that can happen. Not sure what colour I will choose yet. Probably purple, it is my favourite colour.

Haemodialysis (hemodialysis) Guide for Patients.

I decided to write a patient's perspective on attending haemodialysis / hemodialysis (HD). In Australia we spell haemodialysis and in the USA the spelling is hemodialysis. Both terms refer to the same thing.

Here is hoping that some people will find it useful. This is a first draft, I'm keen to hear from others who attend in centre dialysis. Is the guide helpful? What else should/could go in it?

I plan to tidy up the guide over time, maybe add some pictures too. Keep your eye on this page for developments.

Here is a link to the guide in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wOjpJkz8gOet7lnyWWqRwLwyZOOEFn0j

My first test cycle at u test!

Due to renal failure and needing to attend in centre haemodialysis 3 days a week for up to 8 hours at a time, I've been doing online work. Mainly looking around at what is out there and signing up to a few sites (research, website and app testing).

I got my first official test cycle at u test! It is website usability testing. Great payout rates for this test, so I'm very happy. Hopefully I will be able to sign up to more test cycles now I have some experience.

I was also selected because my test platform was Ubuntu and the Chromium web browser! Even better. U test also have android tests too, I've not done one yet.

For those interested in u test, check out www.utest.com for details and to sign up. They payout to paypal and you need to take care of your own taxes. They take testers from all around the world with different hardware and software setups.

I'm on other sites too: Try My User Interface at www.trymyui.com, Enrol app at https://enrollapp.com, and Userfeel at https://www.userfeel.com/t/2f782eb9 (my referral link).

If you know of any other sites that sign up testers drop me a line.