The good news is even if you don't have an IT related background and you cannot keep up with all the geeks out there on the Internet then you have other ways to make money online. One of the most reliable ways to do that is by applying for article writing jobs. There are many legitimate companies who hire content writers from all over the world and pay them a suitable amount to write articles and other content for them. What you need to have in your arsenal is good writing skills. If you're specialized in a particular field like travel and health for example, there are many companies and websites that hire writers who can share their knowledge about traveling and health related topics. The biggest hurdle in getting such a job is finding a good company and avoiding the scam ones. There are a few good websites that actually pay their writers handsomely including About.com and Scripted.com.

When applying for such companies you need to make sure that you have suitable writing skills and that you have a good command over English. If you don't posses any of those skills then it's best to look for other opportunities best suited to your skills.