If you are a Mac-using attorney (or if you want to become one), then you should attend MILO Fest 2009, the Mac-focused conference for attorneys. After weeks of anticipation and speculation, details have just been announced this week about this exciting seminar. I am excited to be one of the speakers, and I think that this seminar… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Pros & Cons of Web-Based Software for Attorneys
Posted in Software, TechnologyWeb-based software is continuing to gain in popularity and usage among attorneys. My firm uses several of these in our daily practice, including Rocket Matter (case management / time & billing), gMail (firm email), and Evernote (electronic filing / storage system). If you hear the terms "the cloud" and "SaaS" but aren’t quite sure what all the… Continue Reading
Can Law Firms Be Run Like Apple Stores?
Posted in Office ManagementApple Stores are known for their knowledgeable personnel and excellent customer service. Not coincidentally, those are also the hallmarks of outstanding lawfirms. Jay Shepherd has written an article which questions what it would be like if these stores were run like law firms – and by extension, why law firms can’t be run more like Apple… Continue Reading
Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys
Posted in iPhoneThere are many good iPhone Apps out there – maybe so many that you’re overwhelmed and unsure where to start looking at them. If that applies to you, consider the following list of "Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys" as a starting point and see if any of these will be helpful to you:… Continue Reading
Frequently Asked Questions About the iPhone 3G-S
Posted in iPhoneMacworld published answers to many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the new iPhone 3G-S, including the following: How is this iPhone different from the iPhone 3G? How did Apple boost performance? What are the new features in the iPhone 3G-S that aren’t in the iPhone 3G? I’ve heard that the camera is better in the iPhone… Continue Reading
How to Create Custom iPhone Ringtones for Free
Posted in How Do I ... ?For better or worse, ringtones are here to stay, and everyone seems to want to personalize them. Fortunately, you can now create simple, free iPhone ringtones from your iTunes library. I have made several for myself, and you can too by following these easy steps: Open iTunes 8 and find the song you want to… Continue Reading
Mac Pricing :: “Apple Tax” or “Microsoft Discount”?
Posted in Hardware, Mac vs. PCMicrosoft has begun an aggressive "laptop hunters" ad campaign to attempt to convince consumers to buy PCs instead of Macs. In fact, the latest one actually shows one of their "hunters" standing outside of an Apple Store complaining about the high costs of Macs. PC advocates claim that there is an "Apple tax" – defined as… Continue Reading
The Legal Mac :: Working Remotely on Your Mac
Posted in How Do I ... ?, TechnologyThis month’s The Legal Mac column from Law Practice Today, the ABALaw Practice Management Section‘s webzine, discusses the issues involved in working remotely with your Mac. I am pleased to present, "Working Remotely on the Mac" by Jason Wietholter, Director of Technology, Opveon Litigation Services: Get advice for using your Mac as a work tool no matter… Continue Reading
Are You An Appophile?
Posted in iPhone, SoftwareThis month’s MacNotes column in the ABA GP|Solo‘s Technology eReport webzine describes what it means to be an "Appophile," and it takes a look at how to find and manage the appropriate Apps for your iPhone. I recommend that you check it out HERE. Source: "On Becoming an Appophile" by Jeffrey Allen, published in the ABA GP|Solo‘s Technology eReport webzine.
WWDC Recap :: Snow Leopard Preview
Posted in Mac OS X, SoftwareToday, I conclude my look back at the big news items announced at Monday’s WWDC with a closer look at OS X 10.6, better known as Snow Leopard. Some of its key features include: The installation process has been streamlined – installing 45% faster and occuping 6 GB less space than Leopard Exposé is now integrated… Continue Reading
WWDC Recap :: iPhone 3G-S Hardware and Software
Posted in Hardware, iPhone, SoftwareAs expected, the WWDC was full of exciting news about the iPhone and its 3.0 software. The new iPhone 3G-S boasts many new features, including: A faster processor that will launch most apps and load web pages much faster than the previously 3G model. It also features more storage capacity, up to 32GB. Shoot, edit,… Continue Reading
WWDC Recap :: New and Updated MacBooks
Posted in HardwareOn Monday, Apple surprised many by revamping nearly its entire line of laptops at the WWDC. The 13" aluminum MacBook is now part of the MacBook Pro line, and its 15" and 17" relatives received faster processors. In addition, the 13" and 15" models now come equipped with a lithium-polymer battery that Apple claims lasts for… Continue Reading
WWDC Recap :: Safari 4 Released
Posted in SoftwareSafari 4 was officially released yesterday at the WWDC. Apple claims that it is now "the world’s fastest browser" and it boasts 150 new features, many of which look to be helpful to attorneys. I installed it yesterday, and I agree that it is noticeably faster than Firefox or the prior generation of Safari…. Continue Reading
WWDC Recap Coming
Posted in TechnologyWow – what a day to be a Mac fan! The WWDC today exceeded all expectations, and I will spend the rest of this week covering all of its major announcements. From MacBooks to iPhones to Snow Leopard, there was something for everyone. Stay tuned…
What to Expect at Next Week’s WWDC
Posted in TechnologyApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is next week, June 8-12, in San Francisco, CA. I previously posted as to what might happen, but with it only being a few days away, I thought it would be interesting to see what the experts/pundits are predicting now. Enjoy the links below, and let’s see who’s right and… Continue Reading
Attorney Billing Timesheet Templates
Posted in How Do I ... ?, Office ManagementEven though there are many fine time and billing programs for the Mac, some attorneys prefer to take an "old school" approach and use timesheets. If you prefer this low-tech option, you should read the article at the Esquire | Mac blog, which provides the following easy to use templates: Numbers Billing Template Excel Billing Template If you decide… Continue Reading
How to Use the PC Versions of the Fujitsu ScanSnap on Your Mac (updated)
Posted in Hardware, How Do I ... ?I posted an article several years ago explaining how to use a PC version of the Fujitsu ScanSnap on your Mac. In fact, that post has been one of the most popular ones on this blog. My office is still using that PC ScanSnap (model 5110EOX2) on our Macs every day, without a hitch (for over five… Continue Reading
Log Keystrokes with eBlaster | Mac
Posted in Product Reviews, SoftwareDo you need (or want) to find out what is being typed on a particular computer? No, I’m not encouraging you to become a stalker, as there are some legitimate reasons to collect this information. For instance, do you suspect that your employees are goofing off at work or stealing company secrets? Maybe you want… Continue Reading
iPhone vs. BlackBerry Bold
Posted in iPhone, Product ReviewsInfoWorld‘s executive editor, Galen Gruman, recently spent a month with an iPhone 3G and a BlackBerry 9000 Bold to "compare the two devices in depth: mail to mail, phone to phone, browser to browser, and thumb stroke to touch-tap." He concluded that "it’s time to bury the BlackBerry", saying that it is "way past its prime." In fact,… Continue Reading
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