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Need Files From Clients? Try AirDropper

September 2, 2010

Using Dropbox or another cloud-based storage service is a great way to start a paperless office. A recurring problem, however, is when clients need to get you documents quickly. A simple solution is to have them fax you documents. You can easily scan them, turn them into PDFs, and stick them in your online storage. [...]

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Search Gmail and Google Docs Simultaneously

August 20, 2010

The firm I work at uses Gmail along with Google Apps and I highly recommend both of them. Google Apps still has some downsides and I still think Dropbox is better for document storage than Google Docs. That said, if you are using Gmail and Google Apps, there is a new search function worth adding [...]

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Secure Your Smartphone Before Upgrading

August 8, 2010

Most solo and small firm attorneys make use of smartphones without the assistance of an IT department. When you upgrade to a new phone, be sure to follow these steps before handing over your old phone.

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Do You Talk to Clients About Social Media?

July 29, 2010

Facebook posts are now being used for evidence in divorce cases. Before long, social media based evidence will pop up in all sorts of other cases. When you sign clients to retainers, are you talking to them about their social media usage?

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Use Dropbox to Manage Your Files

July 8, 2010

In order to run a paperless, mobile office, using a cloud storage is a near-must. We use Dropbox, which has worked rather wonderfully for the past year, with no major issues. Two new features make the program are making it even better.

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Is Your Computer Security Good Enough?

June 20, 2010

Many attorneys are using cloud computing to make their practices mobile and easier to access from various locations. There are definite concerns about the security and privacy of files stored in the cloud. Those concerns, however, are secondary to whether you properly secure your work computer and encrypt your files.

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