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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I've commissioned and supervised many web designers in my time. Some of them were frustrated freelancer wannabees. Some were actually pretty good. A few freelance designers I've hired were absolutely exceptional. If you want to try your hand at freelance web design, definitely research it carefully because there's a lot more to it than you might think. Have You Thought About Freelancing as a Web Designer? So: you want to make web pages for a living? If you really want to go down this challenging road, it can be an exciting ride, absolutely. But there are common pitfalls that you are bound to encounter. Don't get kicked to the HTML curb because you skipped the essentials... About.com has an online course in how to get started in freelance design. Halloween Presets for Photoshop October 31 is near, and those of you with color printers can have a jolly good time decorating the office and the house. If you have access to Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, you're going to love these Halloween collection presets! Download these ghoulish templates here... See More About:  photoshop downloads  photoshop elements downloads  photoshop custom shapes How to Make a Killer Password Please, folks: try to make a password that is more inventive than seinfeld or bailey. Hackers can crack that within seconds. How about something like S31nfeld or B@iley? About.com has some good suggestions on how to make a killer password... See More About:  password  hackers  1337 leet 10 Awesome Things About iOS5 Activate right in the store. Get text messaging with iMessage. Update the operating system through the air. Pinch with four fingers. These are just some of the compelling features in the new Apple iOS5 operating system... See More About:  ios 5  icloud  Computers Ads Computers Desktop PC Computer PC Gaming Laptop Computers for Home Deals on Computers Featured Articles The Best IM Software of 2011 Quicken 2012 Could Be Really Darn Good How to Pin Documents and Declutter Your Desktop The NFL on the iPad Which Type of Tablet Should You Buy? Battlefield 3 Is Here!   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement