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Web Savvy: One Web Freebie That Could Pay Off Big

How to save for college without really trying; best broadband advice.

Brad Grimes

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Gimme Five: Best Sites for Broadband Advice

1. SpeedGuide.net: A great site for tips and patches that can make your cable or DSL connection faster and more stable.

2. Broadband Wizard: This $20 downloadable utility monitors and optimizes your connection; a 15-day trial version is free.

3. Cable-Modems.Org: Everything from tutorials to Registry tweaks, plus advice on testing your cable modem's speed and security.

4. DSL Reports: DSL and other broadband news, reviews, and facts; type in your zip code to get consumer feedback on local providers.

5. GetConnected.com: Check out this e-commerce site for details on cable and DSL plans, as well as special deals and shopping advice.

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