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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Guest Post :: Is Cloud Storage Secure Enough For Lawyers?
Posted in Guest Posts, Online Resources, Software, TechnologyThe following Guest Post is from my friend and technology wizard, Tomasz Stasiuk: There is a widening divide among lawyers: those who embrace cloud based services because of the advantages they provide (distributed off site storage, synchronization, and access) and those who are justifiably concerned about putting clients’ documents into someone else’s hands. Using cloud based… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer Gives Presentations at “Hot Tips for the Solo or Small Firm Practitioner”
Posted in PresentationsToday, I am giving two presentations at "Hot Tips for the Solo or Small Firm Practitioner" in Columbia, SC. This is the first year that the South Carolina Bar has presented this particular seminar, but I believe that it will quickly become very popular a popular annual event. The lineup of speakers is a veritable "who’s who" of… Continue Reading
Why Investing in a Mac Pays Off
Posted in Switching to MacsThe following guest post from Andrew Hall discusses some of the ways that Macs are actually a smart investment for attorneys: Apple products have developed, over several decades, a reputation for being particularly expensive when compared to non-Apple systems. While this may be partially true, even now, there are many benefits to purchasing Apple computers that don’t… Continue Reading
Another Lawyer Converts to Mac
Posted in Mac vs. PCThe Greatest American Lawyer switched to a Mac at his office about two months ago, and he recently blogged about his "conversion experience." Some of the key quotes from his article are: There is simply no comparison between a PC and a Mac. It’s like going from a stick with a rock on the end… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: Why Do People Love to Hate iProducts?
Posted in Guest PostsThere’s no doubt that an iGadget is a sort of status symbol today. However, at the other end of the spectrum, the motto seems to be – if you don’t own an iProduct, you must absolutely hate them. I’ve never seen anyone straddle the line or take a conciliatory stance – you either love Apple… Continue Reading
Searching for the Perfect iPad Stand
Posted in iPad, Product ReviewsMy friend Mark C. Metzger searched for the perfect iPad stand. In the process, he considered the Stabile from Thought Out, P2 from elago, the A-Frame from Griffin, and the Compass from Twelve South. If you are considering an iPad stand for yourself, you can read his findings here and let him know whether you agree. Source: "In Search of the Perfect… Continue Reading
More Attorneys Using the iPad
Posted in iPadEarlier this week, I was talking with an attorney from California about the ever increasing number of lawyers who are using the iPad. He commented that he was hearing them say, "Hey, the OS is so easy to use on the iPad, why don’t we consider using Macs in our law practices." I told him… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer Featured in Forbes’ Cloud Software Article
Posted in Software, TechnologyForbes published an article yesterday which analyzed how today’s lawyers are using web-based software. This article contains real world examples of how several attorneys, including me, utilize SaaS programs into their day-to-day law practices. The portions that reference me are listed below: Another Mac enthusiast who uses Rocket Matter is J. Benjamin Stevens of Stevens… Continue Reading
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