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Monthly Archives: October 2007

Using Keynote for Document Callouts

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in How Do I ... ?

If you are a trial lawyer, you will find this article particularly useful.  During presentation (to a jury, mediator, etc.), it is often helpful to emphasize one particular portion of a document.  One demonstrative way to do this is through the use of a "callout." Apple’s Keynote can be used to easily create elegant callouts,… Continue Reading

Apple Plans Regular Future OS Updates

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac OS X

Steve Jobs announced that this Friday’s release of OS X Leopard will be only one of a series of upgrades that could continue for as long as a decade. “I’m quite pleased with the pace of new operating systems every 12 to 18 months for the foreseeable future,” he said. “We’ve put out major releases… Continue Reading

Leopard Release Date Announced

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac OS X

As you may have heard, Apple announced today that it is releasing its updated operating system, Leopard, on October 26, 2007.  The upgrade boasts over 300 new features, and it will cost $129 for a single license or $199 for a family pack.  Shipping is free and pre-orders will be delivered on October 26th.  You… Continue Reading

More Attorneys See Benefit of Switching to Macs

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

A recent article addressed the issue of whether Macs offer superior capabilities in legal offices, particularly in trusts-and-estates practices.  Not surprisingly, its authors concluded that the "Mac definitely has its advantages. It offers a stable operating system, an attractive interface that enhances the computer operating experience, simplicity of hardware installation, a wide variety of portable… Continue Reading

High Praises for The Mac Lawyer

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in This Blog

This has been a week for The Mac Lawyer.  First, this very blog was chosen as one of the Top 10 Law Blogs by Greg May of The California Blog of Appeal.  In commenting on my blog, Mr. May said that "anyone using a Apple Macintosh computer in their practice should check this frequently."  While… Continue Reading

Upgrading Your Operating System :: Pain or Pleasure?

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Mac OS X, Mac vs. PC, Switching to Macs

As you are probably aware, Apple is expected to release it’s new operating system, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, later this month.  There are many previews of this fantastic new software, including the one at Apple’s website.  I found the following article by David Sparks interesting because it provides  a stark contrast and good insight… Continue Reading

Apple Repair Service :: Second to None

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Miscellaneous

My partner’s PowerBook began having problems last Friday, and it stopped working.  His machine is over two years old, and this was the first problem that we had with it.  Anyway, we have AppleCare on this machine (and all our Macs), so Paul placed a call for help.  When the technician was unable to resolve… Continue Reading

Notable Recent Mac Switchers

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in Switching to Macs

Several notable people have switched from PC’s to Macs over the last few months, including: Mark Cuban  ::  Billionaire Entrepreneur  ::  "So a few months ago I made the executive decision to buy a MacBook to replace my laptop.  I haven’t looked back.  I love me some MacBook." Robert Scoble  ::  Technical Evangelist and Former… Continue Reading

Actor James Woods Loves His iPhone

By J. Benjamin Stevens on Posted in iPhone

During a recent appearance on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, James Woods took a few minutes to rave about his iPhone.  This clip is less than two minutes long, and it typifies the reaction and feelings of most iPhone owners.