Even when you are using a broadband Internet connection, there are times when the Internet seems really slow. That’s when you ask yourself if it is your computer, the Internet, or your Internet connection. This free service will check the speed of your internet connection and answer some of your nagging speed questions.

Just surf over to the Free Internet Speed Test, and select a blue or yellow pyramid near your physical location. The website will automatically check the speed of your connection and show you the results. You will get two results: the upload speed and the download speed. The upload speed will generally be the slower of the two. In fact, it may be much slower. That’s okay. Generally, for everyday surfing you should be more interested in the download speed.

Check with your ISP and see what kind of downloads speeds you should be getting with the broadband package that you subscribe to. If the speed you are getting is consistently lower than what you should be getting, you have a legitimate gripe with your ISP.

Be sure you look around the Speed Test website, which gives you information on the speeds that others are getting and let’s you compare your results with others.

This week's freebie is not only free, but it may help you actually find money. Be sure to check it out!

Unclaimed Property Funds currently total more than $32 Billion. You may find that you, or a deceased relative have unclaimed money that you can claim. There are many websites that you can use to find this type of money, but one of the most useful ones is totally free. Called Missing Money, it's also easy to use. Just put in your first and last name and see if you are due any missing money. They also have a search page that can take you to the state website and learn how to claim your new-found treasure.

To learn more about how this all works, check out the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators site

Spy-ware has become an even bigger threat than viruses. It can infiltrate your computer turning it into a zombie that can be controlled by an outside force. You need to be proactive in finding spy-ware on your computer and eliminating it. Here's a great free program that will do just that.

If like me, you always run out of gift tags on Christmas Eve, or you've forgotten to buy the tags at all, you don't have to run out and buy them at the last minute. You can make them quickly with this FREE website.