Last week, I had the privilege of presenting at the Indiana State Bar Association's Solo and Small Firm Conference. My session was titled Technology for Time Management. I covered some tips for getting more out of your existing technology and some suggestions for how to use some of my favorite apps (including TextExpander, Drafts 4, and Workflow). … Continue reading T3:34 | Technology for Time Management
Every once in a while, you come across a piece of software that just works. I've tried many methods of money management over the years, including Microsoft Money, custom Excel spreadsheets, the envelope system, and Goodbudget. Each method or software seemed to be missing one piece of the puzzle. What I wanted was something that … Continue reading T3:33 | Money Management Made Simple with YNAB
Here's an article I wrote recently for The Indiana Lawyer on using Microsoft Outlook to create dedicated blocks of time to work on projects.
I often use Apple's ear-buds with my iPhone. I have an older pair that I keep in my car and one that I keep with me in my briefcase. For easier storage, I found myself trying to re-wrap the headphones into the provided case. After several failed … Continue reading T3:31 | How to re-wrap your iPhone headphones
A common way to organize email in Microsoft Outlook is to use folders. Once the folders are set up, you can drag and drop emails into those folders. Or, you can click the Move button and use the arrow keys to navigate to the folder. My preferred method is to use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl … Continue reading T3:30 | Quickly Move Outlook Message to a Folder
Last week, I wrote about changing the phrase "id" to Id. using Autohotkey. This week is a variation to that tip, using AHK to expand the letters "eg" to "e.g.,". This is a simple concept, but one I use often. The script is: ::eg::e.g., Type the letters "eg" followed by a space, and the script will … Continue reading T3:29 | Autohotkey Tip: change eg to e.g.,
In my legal writing, I often use the Latin phrase shortcut "id." or "Id." to refer to a prior cite in the document (see the Wikipedia entry here). The problem is, those shortcuts are supposed to be in italics, which can slow you down as you are writing a brief or require you to return … Continue reading T3:28 | Autohotkey tip to handle id. and Id.
Part of my practice involves the use of the online filing tool File & ServeExpress. Recently, the service posted the above screenshot advising users of changes to the platform and advising what web browsers will work going forward. Internet Explorer 10 is listed as a compatible browser, with some adjustments. This morning, however, I … Continue reading Internet Explorer not working with File & ServeXpress
This week's Tech Tip Tuesday offers some ideas on how to reduce email notification distraction, without completely turning off all notifications. Read the tip over at The Indiana Lawyer, here.
Like TextExpander on my iDevices and Mac, Autohotkey is my favorite text expansion program in a Windows environment. I know I have saved hours of time using AHK keyboard shortcuts. You can use the link above to learn more about how to create your own scripts and add the ideas I share … Continue reading T3:26 | 5 Autohotkey Keyboard Shortcuts to speed up your day
