How to Set an Image as Background in Microsoft Word?

How to add a picture as background in Microsoft Word? If you use ms office 2010 or 2007 you can do it easily without using any additional program / add-in. It sounds similar to adding an image as watermark in a word document but this is a different trick. Unlike a watermark, the picture will not be transparent. And you can not resize / scale / edit the image, so to get a better result, make sure it has the same size or format as your document paper, for example A4, Folio, Quarto,… etc.

Okay, if you want to set a background picture in Microsoft Word 2007 / 2010, just follow to the steps below:
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Maximize, Minimize, Close Windows Keyboard Shortcut Keys in Win 7, Vista & XP

How do I minimize / maximize / close applications in Microsoft Windows OS by using keyboard shortcuts? As many of you know shortcut keys are simple but very useful and you can quickly perform actions without even touching your mouse / trackpad. When I’m working with my laptop without my usb mouse device, I often use this trick because I just don’t feel comfortable using the touchpad.

Okay so let’s back to our topic today. Here are the default shortcut keys that you can use for maximizing, minimizing and close a window. These tricks work well on Windows 7, and these should be working too on XP and Vista:
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Acer AS7741G-6426 17.3-inch Laptop Review

screenshot Acer Aspire AS7741G-6426 Judging from the specifications, the Acer AS7741G-6426 is another nicely affordable laptop that is not only great for everyday tasks, the ā€œGā€ letter means it’s equipped with a gaming-grade graphics processing unit (GPU) that delivers superb graphics quality and performance for watching HD movies, playing 3D games or working with graphic rendering applications. It also comes with a powerful Intel core i5 dual core processor, a large hard drive and big RAM. It’s a mid-level entertainment notebook pc with a big 17.3-inch sceen and a little bit heavy so it’s not good for portability but it’s indeed a good laptop for desktop replacement. We also recommend this laptop for those who are looking for a cheap gaming laptop in $600 – $700 price range.
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ToyCon, a Free Software to Convert BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG Images to Icon (ICO) Format

Previously I showed you a free utility, called Imagicon, and a tutorial on how to convert BMP, JPG and PNG images to ICO format by using the program. Today, I would like to share another similar freeware which named ToyCon. Basically it has the same features as the previous software, but offers more advantages. First, it’s able to change GIF to icon; second, it’s a portable app, which contain an executable file, meaning you can copy it to your USB stick / pen / flash drive and use it on any computer, anytime anywhere; and third, it supports Vista icon type (256x 256 hi-res ICO format).
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Ouku Tab, an Affordable 7-inch MID Android 2.1 Tablet with Decent Features

If you are looking for a cheap 7 inch tablet with Android 2.1 OS and comes with decent features / specifications then you should check out this Chinese made internet tablet, the Ouku Tab. Right now, it priced only $ 124.99, quite affordable price for the specs and its capabilities. This portable device will enable you to enjoy mobile computing and keep up to date with today’s digital lifestyle. It has a pretty design, in white body color finish, with 7ā€œ resistive touch screen LCD display (800 x 480 resolution) that supports HD 720P. It’s light and small enough to carry around, thus it fully supports your mobility, allows you to stay productive while you’re away. It’s also great for watching HD video entertainment, listening to your favorite songs, playing games, reading e-books and web browsing on-the-go.
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