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Danielle DavisRoe
Holiday Gift Guide 2024
By Danielle DavisRoe, Jeffrey S. Krause, & Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
December
2024
Column
, Page 40
Holiday gift ideas from the Illinois Bar Journal’s Pointers From Practice HQ contributors.
Microsoft Copilot
By Danielle DavisRoe
November
2024
Column
, Page 42
How to elevate your Excel skills—the AI way.
AI at Your Service
By Danielle DavisRoe
June
2024
Column
, Page 44
Transforming your practice using AI, with minimal risk.
Zoom and Teams: Tips and Tricks
By Danielle DavisRoe
April
2024
Column
, Page 36
Getting the most out of video conferencing with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Change Your Outlook
By Danielle DavisRoe
February
2024
Column
, Page 42
Settings to change in Microsoft’s new Outlook interface.
The Power of e-Newsletters
By Danielle DavisRoe
December
2023
Column
, Page 44
Why and how to create one for your firm.
Plugged In
By Danielle DavisRoe
April
2023
Column
, Page 42
The hardware and software you need to launch your firm. And, don’t forget about marketing!
10 Tricks to Get Control Over Your Inbox
By Danielle DavisRoe
December
2022
Column
, Page 36
Simple yet powerful tips for managing and organizing your emails.
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Zoom Tips & Tricks
By Danielle DavisRoe
August
2022
Column
, Page 40
Appearing professionally on Zoom is becoming an expectation. Read on for easy ways to do so.
Microsoft Word’s Top Seven Most Underutilized Features
By Danielle DavisRoe
July
2022
Column
, Page 40
Microsoft Word is so ubiquitous, it’s easy to forget how powerful it is.
Going Paperless With Handwritten Notes
By Danielle DavisRoe
April
2022
Column
, Page 44
Is the stylus mightier than the pen?
Nifty Office Updates
By Danielle DavisRoe
November
2021
Column
, Page 40
Microsoft 365 subscriptions that include Microsoft Office’s desktop applications come with frequent updates. This month, we bring you the best new features lawyers can put into practice today.
Outsmarting COVID-19
By Danielle DavisRoe
May
2021
Column
, Page 40
Using technology to fight the coronavirus.
The Wi-Fi Is Coming From Inside the House
By Danielle DavisRoe
March
2021
Column
, Page 42
Is your home network as secure as you think it is? Better think again.
The Best Way to See 2020? In the Rearview Mirror!
By Danielle DavisRoe
January
2021
Column
, Page 44
Affinity Consulting Group had a front-row seat to how the pandemic changed the practice of law in 2020.
So, You’ve Become a Hermit
By Danielle DavisRoe
November
2020
Column
, Page 40
First steps when relocating your home office from the kitchen table.
Can You Hear Me Now?
By Danielle DavisRoe
September
2020
Column
, Page 44
Over the ear, in the ear, wired, or wireless—there’s a useful headset out there for you.
Remember Me?
By Danielle DavisRoe
July
2020
Column
, Page 50
When reaching out to clients, consider their preferences and track their responses.
Don’t Get Held Up by Ransomware
By Danielle DavisRoe
May
2020
Column
, Page 40
Sooner or later, you are going to be targeted by ransomware. Don’t fall for it.
Looking Into Microsoft Bookings
By Danielle DavisRoe
June
2019
Column
, Page 42
Microsoft's often-overlooked feature for scheduling appointments with ease.
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