I Have 4–6 Hours Of Free Time Daily In Front Of A Computer — Looking For Ideas To Turn That Into Income

Because of my job, I’m required to spend many hours a day in front of a computer. However, after one or two hours of planning in the morning, the rest of the day mostly consists of supervision. I need to be present, but my active involvement is minimal, which means I have 4 to 6 hours a day where I can do other things, as long as I stay at my desk.

Over the years, I’ve used that time for a variety of things... some “useless” (playing video games, painting miniatures, playing instruments, painting, taking care of plants, etc.), and others more productive (learning languages, reading about personal finance, exercising, etc.). But I’ve never truly approached that time with a financial mindset. Lately, I’ve started to feel like I’m wasting a big opportunity, and I’d like to change that.

I’m looking for ideas on what you would do if you had 4–6 hours of “free” desk time every day. Ideally, I’d love to find activities with a direct economic return. It could be something close to passive income, or something that takes more time and effort, I’m open to both. I’d also consider studying something in depth that could be in high demand in the near future, or building an online business that might take a while to monetize. Basically, anything that could bring in some extra income at the end of the month in exchange for a few focused hours per day.

Thanks in advance for your ideas.

TL;DR: I have to spend several hours a day at my computer with little to do — looking for ideas to turn that time into income.