If you’ve ever used iChat, you already know what a great messaging program it is. If your company has blocked your messaging access to the internet, this tip from MacOSXHints might be the solution you’ve been waiting for: Many companies block the default port used by most IM clients. However, you can change iChat’s port… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: April 2007
Guest Post :: Re-Converting to a Mac
Posted in Guest Posts, Hardware, Switching to MacsI am pleased to present the following post from Illinois attorney Michael R. Grossman, who wrote about his re-conversion to Apple: I’ve been thinking about going solo for a while now, and while I still haven’t made the leap, I’m willing to invest in a new computer to support my decision making process. So, after… Continue Reading
Shortcuts for Safari & FireFox
Posted in Online ResourcesThe two most popular and useful Mac web browsers are Safari and Firefox. You most likely use one or both of these programs on a regular basis. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a comprehensive list of shortcuts for them? You’re in luck… Click HERE to download the "Browser Cheat Sheet" and save yourself… Continue Reading
Why Buy a Laptop Computer That Doesn’t Run Mac OS X?
Posted in Mac vs. PC, Switching to MacsNoted technology columnist Al Fasoldt urges people considering purchasing a new notebook to purchase a Mac. In fact, he goes so far as to question what people are paying for if they don’t purchase a Mac laptop. You can read his full article by clicking HERE, but here are some quotes from it: "If you’re… Continue Reading
Apple Announces Delay in Release of OS X Leopard
Posted in Mac OS XApple issued the following statement yesterday: We will not be able to release Leopard at our Worldwide Developers Conference in early June as planned. While Leopard’s features will be complete by then, we cannot deliver the quality release that we and our customers expect from us. We now plan to show our developers a near… Continue Reading
Connecting to the Internet Through Your Bluetooth Cell Phone
Posted in Hardware, How Do I ... ?, Mac OS X, TechnologyAs you are aware, I switched from my PowerBook to my new MacBook in mid-January. I love the new computer, but I have had one problem with it — until today. Since it arrived, I have not been able to access the internet from anywhere as I could with the PowerBook. Allow me to explain…… Continue Reading
Top Ten Mac Applications for Solo Attorneys
Posted in Mac OS X, Office Management, SoftwareI am pleased to present the following post from my friend, Grant Griffiths, on his ten "must-have" applications for solo practitioners using Macs. Of his designated applications, I personally use four myself and have taken close looks at three others. Kudos to Grant for compiling his list, as follows: My blogging friend, Rick Georges of… Continue Reading
USA Today on Mac Virtualization Software
Posted in Mac vs. PC, Product Reviews, SoftwareThe following article, published last month in USA Today, takes a look at the two main virtualization options available to Mac users: Reluctant to switch to a Macintosh because so much of your favorite software requires Microsoft Windows? Now you don’t have to hold back. Apple’s free Boot Camp beta software can also make your… Continue Reading
Google Desktop for Mac
Posted in SoftwareLast week, Google released its search program, Google Desktop for Mac. This program enables you to search your drives for applications, files, emails, folders and your Gmail messages and web browsing history. You can read more about the features of this program at these blogs: "Google Desktop for Mac" by Mike Pinkerton, published at the… Continue Reading
Even Cartoonists Prefer OS X to Vista
Posted in Mac vs. PCGuest Post :: Lawyer Calendaring in a Multi Computer Environment
Posted in Guest Posts, How Do I ... ?, SoftwareAs you may recall, I published a guest post from David Sparks several months ago, in which he discussed his first few weeks as a Mac convert after being a PC user for over 20 years. Today, Mr. Sparks discussues a problem that he encountered and solved related to his calendar: Well its been a… Continue Reading
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