The Broadband Brain overload:

There's no question that broadband makes life easier. The question is which broadband service will do the trick. DSL? Cable? There are advantages to using both. Then of course you need to consider the whole network thing. It's a lot to decide. The best thing to do is make a mental checklist. Ask yourself what you will be using broadband for. Figure out where you want the computer and if it's close to phone or cable outlets. And last, figure out what you can afford to spend. Just remember, whatever the total for the monthly bill is factor in a bit more bucks for taxes.