The Indiana Lawyer recently published my article on Microsoft Outlook's Quick Steps feature. Quick Steps are great tools you can use to handle emails that need standard responses or actions that you often take with an email message. From the article, here are three suggested Microsoft Outlook Quick Steps: Quick Step 1 First, “To My … Continue reading Break the Email Full Court Press with a Microsoft Outlook Quick Step
Introduction Anyone who tracks time likely uses certain phrases numerous times per day. While each time entry is unique, it often contains similar components. Those repeated phrases are prime candidates for automated text expansion. Faster billing entries are essential in today's fast moving environment. I use and recommend TextExpander (iOS) and TextExpander (Mac) (there’s also … Continue reading Use TextExpander For Faster Billing Entries
The Indiana Lawyer recently published an article I wrote on Apple's iPhone 7. In the article, I provide an overview of the latest phone and some thoughts to help you decide if you should buy one. From the article: If you are on the fence, consider how often and for what purpose you use your … Continue reading Thoughts on the iPhone 7
As of 2:30 pm on September 13, 2016, iOS 10 was available for my iPhone. The update is a whopping 1.2GB, but states it is "the biggest release of iOS ever." I'll be posting some thoughts on the new iOS once I've had a chance to download and test. More information on iOS 10 is … Continue reading iOS 10 Available Now
There were lots of items discussed at today's Apple event. Two big items are the new iPhone and a new Watch. The new iPhone has no headphone jack, a super fast processor, and improved camera options. Oh, and Apple no longer offers the 16GB option. Isn't it amazing that 16GB is not enough space anymore? … Continue reading iPhone 7 in your future?
The E-file Indiana project continues to roll out to additional counties. The Court has just updated Indiana's E-filing User Guide with three new tutorials. Add multiple filings to a single envelope Add an attorney to the Public Service List Correctly file a Certificate of Service As of September 1, Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Madison, … Continue reading Indiana E-Filing Update
Team Management Software Do you coach your kids' sports team? It's a great way to spend time with your kids. Unfortunately, the reality is volunteering to coach is more like volunteering to be the general manager or athletic director. Contacting parents with rain delays and cancellations, updating schedules, game and practice locations, it can be … Continue reading Using TeamSnap for Team Management
On September 15, I'll be presenting with Adam Gwaltney of Ritman & Associates through the Hamilton County Bar Association (HCBA). The program is called Data Security Essentials: Protection through Policies and Procedures. More details below. There are some other great programs coming up (click here for the list). When: Thursday, September 15 from 11:45 a.m. … Continue reading Hamilton County CLE Opportunity
The Indiana Lawyer recently posted my article on being tech-ready for back to school. From the article: Some other ideas to get ready for back to school: Back up your device(s). There’s nothing worse than putting in all this electronic information and losing it due to an unforeseen event. Buy a portable battery charger for … Continue reading Back to School Tech Tips
The Write Tool I'm a big fan of using the right (write?) tool for the job. Scrivener, by Literature & Latte is one of the best writing tools I've found for organizing my writing projects and actually getting my writing out the door. Among many other things, the application allows you to collect reference materials … Continue reading Scrivener Comes to iOS
