TechnoLawyer: Networking/Operating Systems

Coming today to BigLaw: When it comes to applying software patches to computers, sneaker net works fine at home or even in a small law firm, but not in a firm with hundreds or thousands of PCs. In this issue of BigLaw, law firm CIO and legal technology guru Matthew Berg reviews GFI Software's GFI LanGuard, which automates patching and also keeps you apprised of your environment, including potential vulnerabilities. During his testing, Matt found an Easter egg of sorts. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a startling discovery regarding the organizational structure of large law firms and what it portends.

How to Receive BigLaw
Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Shannon Thompson, Review: @Rest (iPad Stand)

Harold Burstyn, Review: Lenovo X230 Laptop With Windows 7

Philip Franckel, Review: Canon ScanFront 220P Network Scanner

Laurence Weinberger, WordPerfect 5.1 Alive and Kicking on an iMac

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive Fat Friday
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.

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Robin Meadow, Review: Parallels Access

Timothy Morgan, Let's Continue the Microsoft Word Roast

Scott Bassett, Top Five Questions Lawyers Should Ask But Don't

David Carlson, Ben's Right: Upgrade to Outlook 2003 and Use His Search Tips

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive Fat Friday
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.

Coming today to SmallLaw: Don't tell Gadsden criminal and divorce lawyer Clark Stewart you need to work in a big city to have exciting cases. In this issue of SmallLaw, Clark turns in another fascinating account of his career in a small Alabama city. Today, you'll learn how to give an old computer new life with a modern Linux "distro" in just 30 minutes. Clark also reflects on opposing counsel and parties in divorce cases, and discusses how he landed the most significant case of his career. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week to learn how many web sites your law firm should have.

How to Receive SmallLaw
Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to helpful articles (and podcasts and videos) about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Neil Squillante, Advice About Republic Wireless

Charles Cochran, Review: SugarSync and Syngery+ With Four Monitors

John Armstrong, Another Twist on Document Naming

Richard Schafer, How to Avoid Scan Jams

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive TL Answers
Do you believe in the wisdom of crowds? In TL Answers, TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers. This newsletter's popularity stems from the relevance of the questions and answers to virtually everyone in the legal profession. The TL Answers newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Karl M. Rowe, How to Use WordPerfect and Deliver Problem-Free Word Documents

Joseph Matejkovic, Yet Another Reason to Place Dates in Document Names

Andrew Willinger, The Best Way to Exorcise a Phantom Monitor on a Laptop

Randy Gold, Review: Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 (Plus Outlook Problem)

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive TL Answers
Do you believe in the wisdom of crowds? In TL Answers, TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers. This newsletter's popularity stems from the relevance of the questions and answers to virtually everyone in the legal profession. The TL Answers newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Mark Klarich, Running Windows and Windows Applications on a Mac

Jason McGrath, Review: Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer

Patrick Stiehm, Review: Line2

Thomas F. McDow, Doesn't Every TechnoLawyer Member Use Two Monitors?

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive Fat Friday
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.

Coming today to BigLaw: As a large law firm CIO, Matt Berg likes enterprise technology that works reliably because he's in the hot seat. So when Matt wrote earlier this year that Windows 8 was almost ready for primetime, he received a lot of inquiries from his peers. In this issue of BigLaw, Matt delves in Windows 8.1, which he's currently testing on behalf of his firm. You'll learn about the top eight improvements relative to large law firms, and whether you can safely roll it out across your law firm. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for advice on how to how to measure the profitability of your associates.

How to Receive BigLaw
Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to SmallLaw: Let's get this straight. A lawyer creates an iPad practice management app, but becomes a fan of Windows 8? You read that right. In this issue of SmallLaw, New York City lawyer and GoodCase Apps founder John Ware Upton defends the oft-criticized Windows 8. You'll learn about his favorite productivity apps and features, why he prefers the Tiles interface over the old-fashioned desktop interface, and why solos and small firm lawyers should seriously consider Windows 8. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for the top eight billable time killers in small law firms.

How to Receive SmallLaw
Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to helpful articles (and podcasts and videos) about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Denis Jodis, A Better Way to Get Searchable Versions of Pleadings

Mark C. Metzger, Yet Another Reason to Use Dates in Document Names

Maxine Lewis, Review: TimeNet Law (Mac Billing Software)

Jason McGrath, How to Use Two Monitors in Windows 7

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

How to Receive TL Answers
Do you believe in the wisdom of crowds? In TL Answers, TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers. This newsletter's popularity stems from the relevance of the questions and answers to virtually everyone in the legal profession. The TL Answers newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.