Category Archives: Windows

Need to Turn Your iPad Into Second Monitor? There’s an App for That.

22 Monday Aug 2016

Posted by in Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Technology, Time Management, Windows

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This App Turns Your iPad Into a Second Monitor, by Robert Ambrogi, LawSites Blog

http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2016/08/app-turns-ipad-second-monitor.html

When you start using two monitors, many of us are hooked. My favorite feature is the ability to drag documents and websites back and forth. Imagine having a spreadsheet or other document open on one screen, and the document or source of the information you need on the other screen. If you need to keep an eye on email or your docketing calendar, you can keep it up on one screen and work using the other. (If you do not have a second monitor, you can access your other open windows using Alt-Tab.)

I can understand why Mr. Ambrogi is excited about this app. -CCE

I am so dependent on a second monitor that I no longer feel productive without one. That can be a problem when I am away from my office. It is especially a problem when I travel and am hunkered down in a hotel room with important work to get done.

Then I discovered Duet Display, the app that turns your iPad into a monitor.

2016 Tech Resolutions.

02 Saturday Jan 2016

Posted by in Android Phones, Cell Phones, Cybersecurity, Legal Technology, Passwords, Windows 10

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7 Technology Resolutions for a Better 2016, by Ian Paul, PC World

http://bit.ly/1R6wrcE

You may be ahead of the tech curve – maybe not. My bet is that you already have a smart phone and you probably have an iPad or some type of tablet reader. What about the rest of the things on this list? You have not want more than the tech you already have, but here’s some food for thought that scrapes the top of the tech iceberg. -CCE

What Is Your Opinion Of Microsoft’s New Windows 10?

31 Friday Jul 2015

Posted by in Cybersecurity, Legal Technology, Microsoft Office, Windows, Windows 10

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10 Reasons You Should NOT Install Windows 10 (Yet), by Ted Brooks, Court Technology and Trial Presentation Blawg

http://trial-technology.blogspot.com/2015/07/10-reasons-you-should-not-install.html

I have been reading both positive and negative reviews of Windows 10. Some reviewers have suggested that Microsoft learned a lot from its mistakes made in Windows 8. I am keeping an open mind, but I admit that Mr. Brooks has asked interesting questions. -CCE

  1. What could possibly go wrong? Just quietly ponder that on your own for a moment.

  2. Have you ever done something like this on your own before? Although Microsoft has made it appear to be a very simple process, the potential consequences are significant. Seriously – this is the Operating System for your computer. It’s like the techie version of open-heart surgery. . . .

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For Those Who Have Window’s 10 – New Keyboard Shortcuts!

04 Saturday Oct 2014

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These Are Windows 10’s New Keyboard Shortcuts, by Brad Chacos, Senior Writer, PCWorld

http://tinyurl.com/lctecv3

The Windows 10 Technical Preview adds all sorts of nifty new features designed to appeal to PC power users, but it also includes some nifty newcomers that you can’t actually see—fresh keyboard shortcuts!

The details come courtesy of Brandon LeBlanc of Microsoft’s Blogging Windows blog. If you install the Windows Tech Preview this weekend be sure to check these out.

  • Snapping window: Windows key + Left or Right — LeBlanc says: ‘(Can be used with UP or DOWN to get into quadrants.)’ Quadrants is the new Snap view mode that pins apps to the four quarters of the screen.
  • Switch to recent window: Alt + Tab – LeBlanc says: ‘Hold shows new Task View window view, let go and switches to app.’
  • Task view: Windows + Tab – LeBlanc says: ‘New Task view opens up and stays open.’
  • Create new virtual desktop: Windows key + Ctrl + D
  • Close current virtual desktop: Windows key + Ctrl + F4
  • Switch virtual desktop : Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right

The Command Prompt and its Experimental Properties tab in Windows 10.

If you want to start using Windows 10’s greatly enhanced Command Prompt hotkeys (copy-pasting via the keyboard, yesssss) then be sure to check out Scott Hanselman’s extensive post on the topic.

Windows 10’s newfound support for keyboard shortcuts in the Command Prompt isn’t enabled by default, however. To enable it, right-click the Command Prompt’s title bar and select Properties. Open the new-to-Windows-10 ‘Experimental’ tab and check the box next to ‘Enable experimental console features.’ Finally, check the boxes next to ‘Enable new Ctrl key shortcuts’ and ‘Extended edit keys,’ then click OK.

Happy testing!

 

Heads’ Up Window XP Users! The Last Weekend Is Here.

05 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by in Legal Technology, PC Computers, Windows, Windows XP

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5 Key Things Windows XP Users Need To Know Before Buying A New PC, by Ian Paul, PC World

http://tinyurl.com/kbq3q6w

On Tuesday, April 8, Microsoft will bid adieu to Windows XP, delivering the final security updates for the twelve year-old OS. While many XP users out there plan on keeping their PC—with or without Microsoft’s support—many others are looking to at long last switch to a new computer.

Computer technology has changed a lot since the turn of the century, however. So as we head into XP’s final weekend, here are a few key things to keep in mind if you’re a displaced Windows XP lover on the lookout for a new PC. . . .

Open Season for Malware in April 2014. Are You Ready?

27 Friday Dec 2013

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Lawyers, Don’t be an April Fool for Windows XP, by Jim Calloway, Jim Calloway Law Practice Tips Blog

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Microsoft has sent out its warning that the “end of life” for Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 is April 2014. See Microsoft’s notice at http://tinyurl.com/mnn29f6.

What does that mean for those still using Windows XP who have not upgraded to Windows 7 or 8? It means that Microsoft will stop providing security patches and upgrades for older versions of Windows that keep malware at bay after April 2014. If you are still using Windows XP after April, tech experts predict a malware’s open season on your computer.

If you and your IT folks have not discussed this upcoming change, start talking and make adjustments to your technology budget. -CCE

Addictive Tips Blog’s Best of the Best for The Week.

24 Sunday Nov 2013

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This is becoming one of my  favorite “go to” blogs whenever I need tech tips or answers to just about anything. It has such a wide diversity. If you’re struggling with learning Microsoft 2013 or any other software or app, I recommend taking a look at this blog for an answer. CCE

Best Apps, Tips And Posts Of The Week [11.24.2013], by Awais Imran, Addictive Tips Blog

http://tinyurl.com/mxauma6

It’s that time of the week again when we round up the most popular (as well as the less-popular but equally useful) apps, tips and tweaks that you may have missed during your hectic workweek. This time around, we discuss a crazy new keyboard for Android, Instagram for Windows Phone, yet another Chrome New Tab page replacement, and a new cloud-syncing service for Windows, among other excellent apps and tips.