TechnoLawyer: Networking/Operating Systems

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Robert Rice, Review: Casemaker and Loislaw Versus LexisNexis and Westlaw

Jay Geary, PCLaw's Credit Card Processing Fees and the Durbin Amendment

Larry Southerland, Review: Windows 7 64-Bit and Drive Genius

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Today's issue of Answers to Questions contains these articles:

Christel Burris, Is Not Using Document Management Software Irresponsible?

Kevin Dunn, The Key to Negotiating Legal Fees

Breck Seiniger, Review: CaseMap and TextMap

Jeffrey Wong, Review: Sunbelt's VIPRE Antivirus and Personal Firewall Software

Stephen Seldin, Review: Parallels on a Mac

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Coming today to TechnoFeature: In the Mac versus Windows debate, many law firms choose to go with the latter because of the abundance of legal-specific software. But Mac versions of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office plus Windows virtualization software and Web-based legal applications make switching to Macs feasible for many law firms. In this TechnoFeature, technology consultant Brett Burney, author of the forthcoming ABA book "Macs in Law," reviews nine helpful Mac utilities that can dramatically enhance your productivity on the Mac should you take the plunge. These utilities can automate document creation, store and enter logins and passwords, manage your documents, and much more.

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Today's issue of Answers to Questions contains these articles:

Andrew Weltchek, Online File Sharing Services and Client Confidentiality

Andrew Weltchek, Review: Stamps.com and SimpleCertifiedMail.com

Susan Cox, Review: Syncing BlackBerry Tour With Outlook

Craig Yaris, Review: PBWorks for Cheap Knowledge Management

Mark Manoukian, Tips for Using WebDAV Locally and Over the Internet

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Today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire covers virtualization software (see article below), the king of modern-day PDAs, a trademark service geared at social networks, an online faxing service, and an online service and smartphone app that converts written content into audio. Don't miss the next issue.

I'm a Mac … and I'm a PC Too

As Apple's share of the PC market continues to creep up, more law firms have switched from Windows to Mac. If you've considered the big switch, you've probably debated the cost of leaving behind your preferred Windows applications. How significantly will switching interrupt your workflow? Do you need an IT professional to ensure a seamless transition? Or maybe you're already a diehard Mac user, but you'd love to run some legal-specific Windows applications on your Mac. If you listen to Apple or Microsoft, you might think you must pledge your allegiance to one operating system and forgo the benefits of the other. Not so.

Parallels Desktop 6 … in One Sentence
Released yesterday, Parallels Desktop 6 is a program that enables you to run Windows on your Mac.

The Killer Feature
Version 6 boasts enhanced speed and power over its predecessor, thanks to 64-bit virtual machine performance that takes full advantage of your Mac's hardware capabilities — especially Macs with more than 1 GB of memory.

You can create 32- and 64-bit virtual machines with up to 8 CPUs and 2 TB virtual RAM. The upgrade affords the software up to 80 percent faster 3D performance, twice as fast performance for Shared Folders, and faster Windows startup and shutdown — running Windows applications an overall 41 percent faster than Parallels Desktop 5. You'll also find related geeky enhancements such as PXE boot, and Command Line and scripting support.

Other Notable Features
Parallels Desktop 6 enables you to further customize your preferred blend of Windows and Mac interface. For example, it supports Mac trackpad gestures and OS X keyboard shortcuts in Windows programs.

Version 6 also offers enhanced support for Expose, Boot Camp partitions, and Active Corners. Windows 7 icons show up in your dock with support for Jump Lists and progress indicators. You can also use Spotlight to search for Windows programs.

What Else Should You Know?
An accompanying iOS app enables you to control your virtual Windows machine from your iPhone or iPad even if you're not on the same network as your Mac. Parallels Desktop 6 retails for $79.99 (upgrades cost $49.99 — free if you purchased Parallels Desktop 5 on or after August 15, 2010). Learn more about Parallels Desktop 6.

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Coming today to Answers to Questions: Mike Burke explains how to use Excel to create a case chronology, Cynthia Zook reviews PDFCreator and PDF-XChange Viewer, Ay Uaxe reviews Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Michael St. George reviews Timeslips performance and tech support, and Paul Mansfield reviews Docket Administrator Enterprise edition. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming today to Answers to Questions: Aaron Craft provides three reasons why the major players in practice management software don't have iPhone apps, Jay Macedon reviews the Kodak ScanMate i1120 and PaperPort, Kurt Walberg reviews dual monitors and his Chief KCY220 mount, Karl Willard shares a tip for those that must use Windows 7 but still prefer XP, and Matt Horn discusses a solution for archiving email. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming today to Answers to Questions: David Hudgens reviews Brother's multifunction printers, John Plater discusses the future of smartphones, William Shilling shares his experience switching to Macs, David Gossom dicusses a recent upgrade to Windows 7, and Tim Tierney reviews Leap Legal Software for practice management. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming today to Answers to Questions: Fred Pharis reviews Microsoft Security Essentials, Ben Schorr discusses legal technology consultants and managing expectations, Paul Bannon reviews his Oce multifunction copier, Barbara Brown compares PCLaw and Outlook for case management, and Steven Hardy reviews MessageSave. Don't miss this issue.

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Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Sam Woodruff, Review: Windows 7 Professional

David Ventker, Tip: How to Avoid Spending Big Bucks for a File Server

Ed Siebel, The Real Problem With Small Law Firm Technology Adoption

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Our most serendipitous offering, Fat Friday consists of unsolicited contributions by TechnoLawyer members. You'll no doubt enjoy it because of its mix of interesting topics and genuinely useful knowledge, including brutally honest product reviews and informative how-tos. The Fat Friday newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.