Someone sent me the following list of neat Google tricks. I wish I could give credit to the writer, so forgive me about that. If anyone knows, let me know. However, here are new ways to use Google that we all can use:1. DefinitionsPull up the definition of the word by typing define followed by the word you want the definition...
Check out these very helpful reminders from the information technology gurus at TechRepublic:"We all do dumb things now and then, and computer users are no exception. Inadvertently pressing the wrong key combination or innocently clicking OK in the wrong dialog box can change important settings that alter a computer's behavior or even crash the system. "Nervous newbies are often fearful...
Pretty poor reaction to need for increased training given that documents produced by law firms are so important!"When talking to law firms about training, I often hear the following statements: 'It's so easy, you don't need training'; 'If you can't learn it in an hour, it's not worth knowing'; and my favorite, 'We're getting documents out the door.' "Law firms often use arguments like...
Of course! Just be sure to utilize some basic, but smart, computer management skills:"Everyone who has worked with a computer, even before the arrival of the Internet, knows the sickening feeling of loss. Without warning, hours of your work suddenly vanish from the screen. You hope (and pray) that perhaps it's been saved in a backup or temp file -- but often it's not. As your internal...
Yay, more presents for me! Well, not me exactly: "With the holiday season in full swing, it's time to consider some gifts for your computer. Nothing tells your PC that you care about its happiness more than a few high-tech gadgets to make its life a little more exciting. Of course, if those gadgets also help you out as well, then everyone's happy. "The first item you might consider is...
Have you ever wanted to make a pc-o-lantern? Or a mac-o-lantern? Sure you have! "Look at this. We've made a pumpkin into a computer." "The Pumputer was conceived of to bring home the company's carving contest award for the Information Technology department. A 1990 Macintosh Classic computer was obtained and carefully dismantled. After insertion into a large pumpkin, it's...
This interesting survey (the 11th annual), finds law firms expanding their information technology investments: "True technological revolutions are few and far between. And making the 'old' work with the 'new' can make it increasingly difficult for chief information officers to maintain or advance the value of technology for their firms' lawyers. Results of the 11th Annual AmLaw Tech Survey ...
Put on your tech hat & learn the practical steps for networking computers: "While most of corporate America quickly embraced technology as a way to improve their business, law firms came a bit later to the party. Computers now may be ubiquitous at all major law firms, but many still struggle with larger technology issues, particularly when it comes to networking multiple offices. ...