Getting free advice is fairly easy on the internet. The real issue is, how reliable is that information? Is it true that it's worth what you paid for it?

Here are some websites that specialize in offering advice. Some of them work on a pay-for basis, but even Google does that now. Many of them, however, seem to subsist on the energy and efforts of some truly knowledgeable people who are "giving something back" to the web for the benefits they've received. How nice!

Here, in arbitrary order:

AllExperts.com	Heads the list for altruism. Affiliated with the comprehensive portal About.com, and offers advice from self-declared experts. You can be one, too.
Help2Go	Offers free advice on a wide-ranging variety of topics: well and clearly written, with enough detail to be usable even by a beginner.
The Tech Guy	Free, although you can always donate if you want to. Very active forum.
SeniorNet.Org	Discussion groups. You have to register, but the information is worth it because the site is moderated by computer-savvy individuals.
TechSupportAlert	This is a site that lists and reviews a number of good (and free) web-based computer help sites. You might want to go there first, actually.
ComputerHope.com	Look for the search box and key in a few words. You'll find this site clear and easy to understand. It also offers news from the world of computing.
Elder Wisdom Circle	Well, um, it's not about computers, necessarily. But the idea is sound: older people (60 and over) are the experts, and anyone can write them for advice. Be prepared to get a blast if you deserve it ;)