As noted here, one of the topics discussed during my presentations at the ABA TechShow was whether or not Macs need to run antivirus software. I created somewhat of a stir when I adamantly defended my belief that Macs are so secure that antivirus software is not necessary. Apple touts the Mac’s security as one… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Tips for Better Presentations
Posted in SoftwareThis week’s eNewsletter from the ABA Section of Family Law contained the following article of tips for better presentations. I posted this article on my South Carolina Family Law blog, but I believe that these tips can assist any lawyer in making more effective presentations. Note: The article focuses on PowerPoint, but I believe that… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer Cited in Web 2.0 Technology Article
Posted in Online Resources, This BlogLawyers USA recently published an article addressing Web 2.0 services of interest to attorneys. The Mac Lawyer was interviewed for this article and cited as a reference with regard to online case management software. An excerpt containing my quotes is listed below: Ben Stevens, who practices in a two-lawyer firm in Spartanburg, S.C., touted Rocket… Continue Reading
Reflections on TechShow 2008
Posted in Offline ResourcesLast week I attended the American Bar Association‘s TechShow 2008, and I had the pleasure of speaking at both sessions of the inaugural "Mac Track." At the first session "Digital Detente: Using Macs in a PC-Centric Legal World," and my co-presenter was Ben Weinberger. The second session was "How Lawyers Practice Law and Serve Clients… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer in Chicago, IL for ABA TechShow 2008
Posted in This BlogI am leaving today for Chicago to speak at the inaugural "Mac Track" at this year’s TechShow 2008, sponsored by the American Bar Association. If you are attending, I hope that you will stop me and say hello. One of my favorite parts of attending and speaking at these seminars is the opportunity to meet… Continue Reading
Using Macs to Build a Better Windows Network
Posted in Hardware, Office Management, Other Operating SystemsMy good friend, David Swanner, reports that his "tech guy is using Apple iMacs to build a more stable, easier to maintain Windows network." That’s right, even some PC tech guys are starting to come around to the many benefits offered by Macs. Dave lists the following advantages of running Windows on a Mac: Nice… Continue Reading
Reviews of Time Capsule
Posted in Hardware, Product ReviewsApple recently began shipping its revolutionary Time Capsule within the last week or so. This product is an automatic wireless backup for your Mac, which combines a 802.11n Wi-Fi base station and a 500 GB or 1 TB hard drive. Lightening fast networking speed with a huge hard drive that encourages backups — what’s not… Continue Reading
More on Rocket Matter
Posted in Online Resources, SoftwareA few weeks ago, I posted about Rocket Matter, the recently released web-based case management and time & billing program. Aaron Pelley has published a more in-depth review of Rocket Matter, and it is well worth a look. You can read Mr. Pelley’s thoughts on this exciting new program by clicking HERE. Source: "A Quick… Continue Reading
What It’s Like to Switch from PC to Mac
Posted in Switching to MacsSheryl Schelin recently published an article, which gives a good, first hand explanation detailing her experience in going from "life-long Windows user" to a Mac enthusiast. In fact, she was so impressed with her switch that she writes, "It did nothing short of revolutionize the way I look at and use computers. … Most of… Continue Reading
MILO Chat Podcast, Vol. 1
Posted in PodcastsWhat happens when you get the two Macs In Law Offices (MILO) founders (Ben Stevens and Grant Griffiths) together with two technology aficionados (Finis Price and Victor Medina) for a no holds barred round table discussion? You get the first installment of the MILO Chat podcast. I was honored to be able to participate in… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: Another View of “Mac v. PC” Article
Posted in Mac vs. PCJoey Heape, Director of Media & Tech for the South Carolina Bar wrote the following commentary about the "Mac v. PC" article featured in this month’s ABA Journal: This is an absolute great article/shootout. Problem is, I see both sides. It’s like in the movie "A League of Their Own" when the young kid and… Continue Reading
Thoughts About The Using Macs in Trial 2 Seminar
Posted in Offline ResourcesI just returned from the "Using Macs in Trial 2" seminar in Dallas, Texas. The seminar was well attended, with roughly double the number of people that were at the first one. I want to extend my deepest thanks to Kern Lewis, Rafe Foreman, and their firm for organizing and sponsoring this seminar. It was… Continue Reading
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