In the midst of economic uncertainty where the cost of everything from food to fuel seems to be rising through the roof, wouldn't it be nice to to find a really great something-for-nothing bargain?

Here are seven fabulously free bargains with no strings attached:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers free lecture notes, exams and videos of almost all of the undergraduate and graduate courses taught at this prestigious university. This comprehensive service is called MIT OpenCourseWare.

Draw backs: The materials may not reflect the entire content of courses. Unable to earn certification or a degree.

Protonic.com offers free help with any type of computer support from knowledgeable volunteers. This site was founded by technicians that know computer hardware and software companies continue charging outrageous fees for providing second-rate support of their products.

Draw backs: None. You send a question via email and recieve a friendly and fast response.

If you ever wanted to learn a new language, here is your opportunity to do it for free. The British Broadcasting Corporation offers free lessons on Spanish, French, German, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese and more.

Draw backs: None. Their mission is to enrich lives by providing services that offer education and entertainment value.

The Small Business Administration offers free online courses on running a home-based business, writing business plans, how to finance your business venture and more.

Draw backs: None.

Watch your favorite shows and movies, on demand from your computer. Get full episodes of TV programs, full-length movies, clips and more from Hulu.com for free.

Draw backs: Open to US consumers only.

Legally download music to your MP3 player for free with SpiralFrog. Access to 4,000 videos and over one million songs.

Draw backs: Requires monthly re-registration to keep account active. Download one video or song at a time and is advertiser supported.

Receive free legal advice regarding estate planning, real estate, insurance and hundreds more legal topics from FreeAdvice. Founded by Gerry Goldsholle, an attorney and former insurance executive.

Draw backs: None. Attorneys pay hefty fees to be listed in the directory.