CoLT Tips and TricksBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2024This edition of Tips and Tricks discusses ways to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 even if Microsoft says it does not meet Windows 11 requirements and using BitLocker Encryption.
Tips and TricksBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2024Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about.
Tips and TricksBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2024Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about to make your computing life easier and more productive.
Tips and TricksBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2024The first article in an ongoing series of tips and tricks to make your computing life easier and more productive.
Using text replacement and text expansion tools to start automating your documentsBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015If you find yourself typing the same text over and over again, such as a signature block or a phrase, use the auto-correction feature of your program to automatically insert that language. This article explains how.
Start-up tech for any budgetBy Bryan M. Sims & Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2014Some thoughts on how to equip a law office for $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000.
In memory of Ross Kodner, a legal technology pioneerBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2013Ross was relentless at promoting the benefits of legal technology for lawyers and their staff, and had a personality as grand his ideas.
I really hate Windows 8—Can I downgrade to Windows 7?By Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013While the short answer is yes, you can generally downgrade to Windows 8, there are a number of caveats that go along with that.
An iPad alternativeBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013The author reviews the new Asus EEE Pad Transformer Prime.
Built like a tankBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2012If you are looking for a backup drive to protect your data against theft, natural or manmade disasters, the ioSafe Solo or SoloPRO drives is a great option.
The ScanSnap S1100By Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2012A review of Fujitsu’s answer for a portable scanner that can be carried and used at any time.
Technology in practice. What works? Who gets it?By Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2012With the holidays recently behind us, we take a look at some new and updated products that you can wish Santa had brought you.
Is it blue-button scanning mojo?By Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2010A review of the latest incarnation of the Fujitsu ScanSnap.
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, June 2007Time and technology are constantly moving forward and with the passing of the past 12 months, I find myself coming to the end of my term as chairman of the Illinois State Bar’s Committee on Legal Technology (CoLT).
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2007I am often asked by attorneys the following question: if there was one thing that they could do to improve their operations and efficiency what would I recommend?
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2006As we see more and more consolidation in the software industry, we again need to ask ourselves is there a place for simple programs that may only do one thing?
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2006A message from Committee Chair Nerino Petro.
Back-up basicsBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2006Until recently, magnetic tape drives were the back-up media of choice due to their reliability, low cost for the amount of data stored and wide availability.
What’s in your briefcase?By Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2005For the solo practitioner, technology too often is regarded as something nice to have, but not essential-especially considering the cost to obtain and implement it.
Wireless networking: Part 2By Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2005In the first part of this of this Article (January 2004, VOL. 11, NO.2), I discussed the considerations for wireless networking, including essential equipment and extras.
PDF alternativesBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2004A current commercial for Adobe's Portable Document Format asks "Is it better to give or to receive a PDF?
Wireless networking: Part IBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2004We're finally reaching a point where myth and technology are actually catching up with one another.
Dealing with e-mail overloadBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2003As the pace of technology increases, so do the challenges that keeping up with these changes make on your time.
It’s the little things that count: software utilities to make your system humBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2003Man cannot live on bread alone and a lawyer can't survive without utility programs. What am I talking about? Let's start by defining the three broad categories of software:
Xperience Windows XPBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2002The Windows latest operating system (OS) release is called Windows XP (Win XP) and comes in two versions: home and professional.
Time is moneyBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, June 2001I recently encountered a small office that is still using the word processor to prepare bills.
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