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Searching with Side Panels in Google’s Chrome and Microsoft’s Edge Browsers
By Julie Bays, OBA Practice Management Advisor If you haven’t tried the side panels in these browsers, you’re missing out on some features that can make your browsing easier and smarter. Both have something unique to offer. Google Chrome has many features including a search function that also highlights the main points in articles using…
It’s Time to Select Your AI-Powered Note-Taking Tool
By Jim Calloway When it came to new technology, 2023 was definitely the year of Artificial Intelligence. The first time many lawyers heard of ChatGPT was a lawyer’s problematic attempt to let ChatGPT do his research and write his brief. But there are many AI services that are ready to use today. Among these are…
Microsoft Stream – The Video Production Service from Microsoft 365 You May Already Have
By Jim Calloway Microsoft 365 subscriptions include many useful tools only accessed by logging in to the Microsoft 365 online platform. This means, if your firm subscribes to Microsoft 365 business licenses that include Teams and SharePoint, you likely have the video hosting platform Stream as a part of your current subscription. Catherine Reach, Director,…
Great Tips for Using Microsoft Word and Other Microsoft 365 Tools
By Jim Calloway The challenge with becoming proficient at Microsoft Word is that once you learn the basics, you do not get better at using Word just from using it. Either training classes or a good amount of time invested with Help files, videos and other online resources is required to get better. Subscribing to…
Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo
By Jim Calloway The end of the calendar year is an important time for law firms. Some firms have many client projects that must be completed by year’s end. For larger law firms, it is often the time to contact business clients carrying outstanding balances on their bills. Paying deductible business expenses before year’s end…
Ten Excel Shortcuts to Save Time
By Jim Calloway Some lawyers use Excel. Many do not use it or use it only rarely. I have to confess that, like many lawyers, I avoided Excel if I could accomplish most of what I wanted by building a table in Word. The YouTube video, These 10 Shortcuts Will Save You HOURS in Excel,…
Caution: Don’t Fall for Facebook “Violations Detected on Your Page” Scam
By Jim Calloway Many lawyers use Facebook for marketing or personal use. The Facebook “Violations Detected on Your Page” scam is proliferating this Fall. It begins with a message like the one you see below telling you your Facebook page has been suspended and if you do not respond within 24 hours, your account would…
Gmail and Photos Content Deletions Will Begin December 1. Do You Have Data at Risk?
By Jim Calloway This warning is legitimate – unlike other “urgent” warnings we see on social media platforms. It applies to those who have not used their Google accounts for two years. Google has been sending warnings both to the Gmail account and the recovery email if one was provided. Avoiding the deletion is simple…
An Improved Picture. But Is It Admissible?
By Jim Calloway Google is now airing TV commercials about Best Take, an AI-powered feature, on the Google Pixel 8 phone. It can be challenging to take a group shot without someone with their eyes closed or an awkward expression, particularly if children are involved. We all have learned to take several pictures and pick…
ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – The Best Place to Learn About Legal Tech Innovations
By Julie Bays As a legal professional, you should understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technologies in your field. That’s why I’m excited to invite you to ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – the premier legal technology event of the year! ABA TECHSHOW will take place from February 14-17, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency…