Many things in life are almost free. We’ll pay a little for a convenient service. But those nickels and dimes add up. Luckily, there are some things you don’t have to pay for.

Luckily, some things are free. You just have to know where to look. That includes faxing, conference calls, file transfers, 411 calls and text conversion.

So, save some dough by using these tools:

Send big files – E-mail makes it easy to share many kinds of files. But there’s usually a size limitation. And it’s not the most secure method around. Drop.io is a better solution. Upload large files to a secure Web site. Share access with only the people you choose.

Send and receive faxes for free – Does anyone actually send faxes anymore? Well, yes. Sometimes you do need to use a fax machine. But why keep one around for those rare occasions? You can send faxes for free from your computer. Faxzero makes it easy.

Hold free conference calls – Conference calls make holding a meeting easier. You can also use them with family members to keep all up-to-date. Everyone can participate no matter where they are located. Rondee makes it simple to set one up. And you don’t need a conference calling system. Just use Rondee’s free tools.