For many years, one of the big reasons that lawyers (and others) switched to Apple computers from Windows computers was security. The Windows world was (and is) one of frequent security updates, viruses and malware, firewall settings and software to manage all of the aspects of security. Security issues and concerns seem to be a regular occurrence and a necessary …
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Apple recently announced the features of the new iOS 7 operating system. As is true with most software updates, it aims to make the things you do every day “even easier, faster, and more enjoyable.” Here is an overview of some of the new features: Control Center: allowing for quick access to the controls and apps you need right away …
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Reports are circulating today that the hacktivist group Antisec has obtained more than 12 million Apple UDIDs by compromising an FBI-owned laptop. UDIDs are unique identifiers embedded in each Apple device, including iPhones and iPads. As proof of their claim, the group released a file containing 1,000,000 UDIDs. The group claims that the full data set includes not just UDIDs …
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Rounding up some of the interesting technology news, tips and guides for the week of August 17th: Mobile credit card processing provider Square announced a significant new pricing model: a $275/month flat fee rather than the typical per-transaction swipe fee. New reports are circulating about Apple’s plans to change the television industry. An early review of Windows 8 is critical, …
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Rounding up some of the interesting technology news, tips and guides for the week of July 13th: The 56th edition of the Digital Edge podcast was released, featuring Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discussing the future of law practice. On the Oregon Law Practice Management blog, Beverly Michaelis collected 30 tips on marketing, social media, and technology from Twitter. Yahoo …
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Rounding up some of the interesting technology news, tips and guides for the week of June 15th: Verizon announced its long-anticipated shared data/voice/text plans. Apple’s laptop and OS updates stole all of the headlines this week, but the company also quietly updated its wireless Airport Express Base Station and killed off the 17″ version of the MacBook Pro. And here are …
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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) always generates a lot of excitement and a lot of headlines. This year, we’ve read all of the coverage so you don’t have to. Here are the key highlights: Existing MacBook Air and Pro lines received an overall bump in specs, including faster processors. Some prices dropped slightly. A new model of MacBook Pro …
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LPM is delighted to announce the publication of 14 new e-books for lawyers! The e-books are now available for download and purchase on Apple’s iBookstore. iBookstore is available via the free iBooks App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, or at www.itunes.com/ibookstore. Available e-books include: 2012 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide Google for Lawyers iPad Apps in One …
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Law Technology Today From the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center
