If you’re fearful of your privacy being exploited, then you’re probably not going to like this post or infographic. If you’re already fearful of the amount of information Google acquires through its data-mining projects, you’re really not going to like the infographic. I’m no longer fully subscribed to Google’s “do no evil” philosophy, just like Google… Continue Reading
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Android Really Isn’t for Attorneys
Well, it’s time to admit that Android doesn’t work when we’re talking about the legal practice. At least, that’s what this post by Adriana Linares would have you believe. Now, we’ve been down this road before, on several occasions. Someone claims that Android doesn’t work for lawyers, and I combat their thinking. Usually, the argument’s… Continue Reading
Book Review: Google Gmail and Calendar in One Hour for Lawyers
Internet gurus, Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch, offer a new book, Google Gmail and Calendar in One Hour for Lawyers. This is another addition to the popular “One Hour” series from the ABA’s Law Practice Management Section. As I’ve said before, I’m not really a big fan of these over-priced books, since many of them… Continue Reading
Google’s Killing Spree: Is Android Next?
Google Reader became such an ingrained service in my daily news gathering, that its untimely demise leaves some difficult to replace void in my life. Sure, I’m loving Fever, but acting in a world without Reader, how can I survive? To add insult and suffering, check out this post. Sure, I can survive without Groups, Blogger,… Continue Reading
Oracle Appeals
In an interesting bit of news, Oracle submitted its brief in the Oracle v. Google appeal. Groklaw has the full coverage, but in essence, this brief is 89 mind-numbing pages of boredom that resembles something I would submit . . . if I was being paid $1 gigamillizillion per hour by Oracle. I’m waiting for… Continue Reading
My Favorite Google Apps
Google Apps has been the go-to platform for handling my law firm’s email, contacts, documents, and calendar for better more than 4 years. I was an early adopter of the Google Apps program, and advocated its use long before the Office 365 commotion. I like Google Apps for Business since I can store and access… Continue Reading
Calling All Aspiring Artists – Doodle 4 Google
Know of a K-12 grader with artistic panache? The deadline to enter the annual Doodle 4 Google contest is just around the corner. This year’s theme is My Best Day Ever… Doodle 4 Google is an opportunity for young artists to design for Google and create something special, which in turn gives the winning artist $30,000 for… Continue Reading
Worth a Read: Try These Google+ Tactics
Nowadays, my free time online is spent pretty much hovering between developing this site, Google Reader, Google+, and a couple of news sites. I’ve mostly abandoned Twitter (too much political garbage) and Facebook (too much friend drama), and totally committed to Google+ and the multiple communities I’m a part of over there. I think a… Continue Reading
5 Must-Have Apps for Your New Android Device
Congratulations on the new phone. Quite the upgrade from that beast you used to love, isn’t it? You’re probably wondering, “what now?” Well, if you haven’t already, check out this post. It’s a quick run-down on Android 101. Now though, it’s time to really “upgrade” your device, and by upgrade I’m talking apps. You probably already checked out… Continue Reading
And There Goes Your 4th Amendment
On most occasions, you won’t find me quickly clamoring to discuss the intricacies of Constitutional law, except to say, “we have a Constitution and it means what it says.” Well, usually. Unless it gets weirdly interpreted by the US Supreme Court or substantially undermined by Congressional legislation or “Executive Orders.” Such is the case with this post at Wired.com: Congress,… Continue Reading