One of the questions that I get asked from time to time is "What’s the Mac equivalent of Casemap?" While there is not a program that exactly corresponds on the Mac side, one of the most viable options is MacJournal. There is a good review of MacJournal at the MacLitigator blog which analyzes its pros and… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
How to Wipe Data from an iPhone
Posted in How Do I ... ?, iPhone, SecurityAfter all my recent posts about the benefits of the iPhone 3G-S, I thought it might be prudent to address the security concerns involved with disposing of your old iPhone after you decide to upgrade. Attorneys should always be concerned about protecting their client’s information. Amid reports that it is possible to recover data off old… Continue Reading
Ultimate iPhone 3G-S Review for Attorneys
Posted in iPhone, Product ReviewsMy friend, Jeff Richardson of the iPhone J.D. blog, recently published a comprehensive review of everything that a lawyer needs to know about the new iPhone 3G-S. His review answers the following areas: How much will it cost? What are the new features? Speed Better camera Video camera Voice Control Increased storage Recommendation If you… Continue Reading
Another Review of MacSpeech Dictate for Attorneys
Posted in Product Reviews, SoftwareA few weeks ago, I reposted a review of MacSpeech Dictate by Finis Price. David Sparks, has also reviewed this software, and I have reposted his review below. While I do not use speech recognition software myself, I realize that many attorneys do. I highly respect the opinions of my two good friends, and I hope that you have found their… Continue Reading
The Legal Mac :: What if Apple Stores Billed by the Hour?
Posted in Office ManagementApple Stores are known for their knowledgeable personnel and excellent customer service. Not coincidentally, those are also the hallmarks of outstanding law firms. This month, the Law Practice Today’s The Legal Mac features an article from Jay Shepherd which questions what it would be like if these stores were run like law firms — and… Continue Reading
The Best Way to Create Ringtones for iPhones
Posted in iPhone, Product Reviews, SoftwareSeveral weeks ago, I posted an article which described how to create custom iPhone ringtones for free. Yes, that method works, but there is a better way – a much better way. RingtoneStudio for iPhone from PocketMac allows you to create your own ringtones in seconds. Now, I mean that literally – as in you can create… Continue Reading
How and Why a Lawyer Should Implement a Getting Things Done System
Posted in Guest Posts, How Do I ... ?Today, I am pleased to present another Guest Post from Larry Port, "How and Why a Lawyer Should Implement a Getting Things Done System": Yesterday, as part of our weeklong Legal efficiency-fest, we introduced the Getting Things Done productivity system at a high level, including its advantages and general ideas. Each day, from here to… Continue Reading
iPhone 3G-S vs. iPhone 3G
Posted in iPhoneNow that the iPhone 3G-S has been out for a little while, most people (including me) seem to agree that the 3G-S is much better and worth the upgrade. At least one person, however, has concluded that the additional features and improvements included with the 3G-S are "just not that big of a deal" and… Continue Reading
MILO Chat Podcast. Vol.12
Posted in PodcastsThe latest episode of MILO Chat Weekly, Episode 12, has been released with one great change, the return of the BlawgFather, Grant Griffiths. Grant is back joining the regular cast of Ben Stevens, Victor Medina, and Finis Price. In this episode, we discuss the new Mac hardware including the iPhone 3GS, Macbook Pro family, upcoming… Continue Reading
Why Are There No Viruses on Mac OS X?
Posted in Mac OS X, SecurityAs I’ve previously discussed many times, one of the (many) things that makes Mac OS X such a great operating system is its rock solid security. The ability to work without having to worry about viruses not only saves money, it also provides peace of mind. But did you ever wonder why there aren’t any viruses for… Continue Reading
Macworld Reviews iPhone Twitter Apps
Posted in iPhone, Product Reviews, SoftwareMacworld published an article today reviewing some of the top Twitter apps for the iPhone. I have listed each of the reviewed ones below. If you’re a Twitterer or want to be, check these out: Tweetie 1.3.2 from atebits (4.5 mice, $3) Twitterrific 2.0.2 from The Iconfactory (4.0 mice, Free) Twitterrific Premium 2.0.2 from The Iconfactory (4.0… Continue Reading
10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Legal Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Posted in Online Resources, SoftwareIf you are considering using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in your practice or if you are just interested in learning more about it, you should check out the following “10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Legal SaaS”: What is Software-as-a-Service? A discussion of what exactly Software-as-a-Service is, and how it compares to the more traditional desktop… Continue Reading
Voice Control on the iPhone 3G-S
Posted in iPhone, Product ReviewsI picked up my new iPhone 3G-S yesterday, and I love it. Of course, I really like its faster speed and its improved camera and video recording capabilities. I have also been playing around with the Voice Control feature, and it seems to work pretty well thus far. Ernie The Attorney published his thoughts on the iPhone 3G-S… Continue Reading
Review of MacSpeech Dictate for Lawyers
Posted in Product Reviews, SoftwareI’m pleased to repost the following "MacSpeech Dictate 1.5 Review for Lawyers" by my friend, Finis Price, from his superb TechnoEsq blog: As most of you know, TechnoEsq posted a review by Victor Medina of the early version of MacSpeech back in March 2008. That review has now become the most read post on TechnoEsq,… Continue Reading
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