Two years ago, I participated in an ABA Journal article featuring a Mac vs. PC debate to determine which OS was superior. By all accounts, the Mac won hands down (no surprise). This year, the Journal decided to feature a showdown between the iPhone and the Droid. My good friend and technology guru, Finis Price, argued for the iPhone,… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2010
MILO Chat Podcast, Vol. 15
Posted in iPad, PodcastsEpisode 15 of MILO Chat Weekly, “Apple iPad Special – Part 1”, has been released. On this episode, Victor Medina, Finis Price, and I (along with special guest Adam Greivell) discuss the Apple iPad shortly after its announcement. Subscribe to this podcast using iTunes by clicking HERE. Download the podcast directly by right-clicking and saving… Continue Reading
Reflections on ABA TechShow 2010
Posted in PresentationsNow that I’m back from ABA TechShow and have had a little time to catch my breath, I thought I’d share my thoughts and reflections about this year’s conference: The "Mac Track" was greatly expanded this year. What began in 2008 as a Saturday morning only session has now grown to a full day of programming… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer at TechShow in Chicago
Posted in PresentationsAs my readers know, I am an advocate for the use of technology to improve the practice of law and delivery of legal services to my clients. As a result, I am frequently asked to speak at legal technology seminars, and I’m pleased that I’ll be in Chicago this week presenting at the annual ABA TechShow. I will… Continue Reading
How to Network Your Macs and PCs
Posted in How Do I ... ?One of the questions that lawyers contemplating the switch from PC to Mac often ask is some variation of "Can I use the Mac on my existing PC network at my office" or "Can I access files on my PC server with my Mac?" Of course, the answer is "yes" and My First Mac has published a step-by-step guide that… Continue Reading
Other Thoughts About Which iPad Is Best for Lawyers
Posted in iPadI posted earlier this week that I decided on the 64gb wi-fi iPad. However, that may not be the best iPad for other attorneys. Josh Barrett of Tablet Legal posted an excellent article giving its opinion as to which model of iPad is best for attorneys. Mr. Barrett suggested that lawyers consider the following two questions when… Continue Reading
Which iPad for My Pad?
Posted in iPadShortly after Steve Jobs’ announcement, I knew without a doubt that I was getting an iPad. The question though was just which one. For weeks, I agonized over whether to go with the 3g model or wi-fi only, and I vacillated many times. In the end, I opted for the 64gb wi-fi only model, and I am confident that I… Continue Reading
Apple Is Fortune’s Most Admired Company - Again
Posted in OtherIt should be no surprise that Apple was voted first in Fortune‘s annual list of the most admired businesses. It may be surprising that it won by the highest victory margin ever! This was Apple’s third win in a row, and experts say that the reason for the admiration is said to be "fierce" consumer… Continue Reading
Free Federal Rules of Evidence 2010
Posted in Online ResourcesDid you know that you can download a free pdf version of the Federal Rules of Evidence 2010 from the Federal Evidence Review website? This pdf gives you a number of benefits including: Fully searchable text using the Acrobat Reader Search tool; Hyperlink (jump links) on the Index page to take you directly to a… Continue Reading
Thoughts About How Lawyers Can Use Scrivener
Posted in SoftwareOne question that I am frequently asked is "What’s the best word processing program for the Mac?" Niki Black published an article last week giving her thoughts about Scrivener, which is described on its website as a "word processor and project management tool created specifically for writers of long texts." Niki wrote that she finds… Continue Reading
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