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Replace services you pay for with free ones


There are hundreds and hundreds of websites that offer you things for free from social-networking to video clips and even the ability to edit your digital pictures.

Those are great, but what about freebies that displace something for which you usually pay? Think beyond free antivirus software and other no-cost PC utilities - how would you like free long-distance calling, MP3 downloads, ebooks, and text messaging?


Make free long-distance calls


Free long-distance and international calls are worth putting up with a couple drawbacks. The service requires you to perform a convoluted dialing procedure: it gives you a special local number to reach a faraway friend, and your pal gets a local number too.


You might hear an ad while waiting to connect again, but the two of you can talk as long as you want after the hook-up is complete. I thought the calls sounded good, although one call recipient questioned the quality.

Send and receive faxes for no charge

Do you need to send faxes just once in a while? Ditch the fax machine and use free-to-try online services such as Qipit.


Alternatively, try eFax Free. It handles everything, digitising faxes and routing them to your email account. You get a free phone number that is connected to eFax and is always listening for incoming calls.


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