MS Office -
Inserting Pictures
Have you ever been frustrated while trying to insert a picture from a
file especially when the picture is identified like img_2741.jpg?
It would be nice to see the picture before you insert it, Here's a quick
way to see what you've got before you put it into your file. You need to
go to the Insert menu, Picture
submenu, From File choice. (In Office 2007,
you're looking for the Insert ribbon, Picture
button). When the Insert Picture window opens, you need to change the
way you view your files You're looking for the Views button.
In older versions of MS Office,
the
button looks like the left image.
In Office 2007
you
are looking for the right side image.
If you
repeatedly click the button, you'll find that the window
rotates through the various ways it can display your files. If you
click on the down arrow that's connected to the button,
you'll see a list of viewing choices. Choose a different view option,
such as Preview or Icons in 2007, to see the actual
picture.
Windows -
Eliminate Printing of Headers & Footers
When you are printing web pages do you get annoyed when all the headers
and footers get printed (especially if they show up as the only item on
the page). You can eliminate those items when printing in Firefox and
Internet Explorer by taking a few quick steps. Click the File menu,
Page Setup. Find the "Headers & Footers" area and remove all
the gibberish in the respective fields. Hit OK and there you have
it.
In
Firefox you go to File/Page Setup then click
the Margins & Header/Footer tab. No secret codes needed here like
in IE. Just use the drop-down menus to select what information you want;
left, center, or right.
Tips for
Using a Webcam
With the Internet catching the fancy of millions and video conferencing
becoming a norm, it’s now more important than ever to make the most out
of your Webcam. And below is a simple guide you can follow that will
help you do just that.
Lighting
- Lighting is everything. Using a Webcam is really nothing more than
photography. It just uses moving images instead. However, the rules of
photography apply to it as well, with a major one being the lighting. If
the subject is properly illuminated, the image will appear brighter,
sharper and clearer. In fact, if you get the lighting right, you’re
already halfway done! When you're using your Webcam, it’s important to
place a table lamp, architect lamp or even a tube light in front of you,
but behind the computer monitor. That way, the light will fall on your
face and your Webcam pictures will be much clearer. Now, it's even
better if there’s a light falling on your face. To accomplish that, you
need to either bounce the light off the wall before it reaches you or
cover the bulb with white transparent paper (typing paper). Essentially,
indirect lighting is what you should aim for, because direct lighting
can result in over-exposed images.
Background
- It's important to pay extra attention to the background light. If it’s
brighter than the foreground light, you can do one of two things. First,
you can make your foreground light brighter by switching on an
additional light source or by switching off the background light. If
that's not possible, it’s best to get a collapsible background screen.
Go for 5x6 or 5x7, because Webcams have super wide-angle lenses and they
see the edges of any backdrop as smaller than 5x6.
Placement is
Key - When working with a Webcam, it's very important to place it in
the proper location. It's best to place it at your eye level and
preferably in front of you to convey your face. Doing that gives off a
professional look and feel of you, particularly if you're in a business
conference setting. Therefore, it’s best to place the Webcam on top of
your computer monitor. Also, to avoid looking bulbous, don’t get too
close to the Webcam.
Monitor
Settings - When you're using a Webcam, it’s best to lower the
brightness and contrast of your monitor to the lowest digit possible.
That helps to avoid monitor glare on your face and on the Webcam itself.
Also, it’s best to wear a white shirt so that you have a good white
balance and color exposure. If you have an LCD monitor, remember that it
emits polarized light. To get rid of an eyeglass reflection, you can
place a polarizing filter in front of your Webcam.
Wait before You
Record - When working with a Webcam, it's very important to place it
in the proper location. It's best to place it at your eye level and
preferably in front of you to convey your face. Doing that gives off a
professional look and feel of you, particularly if you're in a business
conference setting. Therefore, it’s best to place the Webcam on top of
your computer monitor. Also, to avoid looking bulbous, don’t get too
close to the Webcam. If you want to record or stream images live, give
yourself a couple seconds before you begin recording. Also, don’t move
during the recording session, because it takes time for the Webcam to
set the focus and make the picture more crisp. It’s also very likely
that if you put the most important information in during the first few
seconds, some of it might get garbled. Therefore, after you press Play,
wait a few seconds before you start moving, talking, singing, dancing or
whatever you have in mind.
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