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In an effort to deal with rampant security threats, evolving technology, and to level spending patterns, many law firms are turning to Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to protect their IT environment and stabilize their budget. But not all MSPs are created equal. Remember that while many people SAY they are an MSP – some are […]

Trumpet, the makers of Symphony Suite, an application that automatically OCRs every file within your Worldox repository, recently completed updates to Symphony OCR versions 5.4.0 and earlier which includes several new features we think will help firms. The new Symphony OCR Version 6.0 includes: New document priortization levels Ability to specify when each profile group should […]

A nasty virus has infected a handful of our client’s offices yesterday and today. We have traced the virus back to an email which appears to be a FedEx shipping confirmation from ADP Payroll: If anyone in your firm receives an email like this, DO NOT click on the attached .zip file, as it contains a .exe (executable) program […]

There is a hidden tool in Microsoft that very few people know about, and can save you a ton of time throughout the day. The Snipping Tool captures a screenshot of anything on your desktop, like a section of a webpage. You can snip a whole window, a rectangular section of your screen, or draw a […]

With so many advancements in the world of technology, lawyers have thousands of options for technology tools throughout their practice.  The pace at which new products are being introduced – all promising to save you time and money – has never been faster. The challenge is deciding which of those technologies are truly valuable to […]

I do a lot of reading on the web – major news sites, academic journals, social media sites, legal briefs, etc., to name a few. I also happen to be an information hoarder. If I bump into a good article that I think I might cite in future research, I need a quick and easy […]

We spend a lot of time here at Accellis helping people get the most out of their computer systems. Since a large portion of the people we work with use Time Matters Practice Management Software on a day-to-day basis, we’ve put together a collection of materials to help you take advantage of some of the […]

For Kindle owners who prefer reading articles directly on your Kindle instead of a web browser, there’s a free Google Chrome app you can download to make this operation easy, fast and seamless. This feature might be helpful if: You prefer reading on the Kindle versus the desktop, laptop or mobile phone A story catches […]

Pick a line from a book you enjoyed – something that resonated with you enough to stick in your head. Throw in some dictionary attack protection, like a string of numbers or special characters, and you’ve got yourself one monster of a password that would take a hacker significantly longer to guess than the passwords […]

For attorneys, it can be difficult to balance both client-based activities and a personal life. This is especially difficult in the summer months when schedules become non-stop and the long days become filled with court appearances, depositions, client meetings, golf outing, graduations and vacations. The ability to stay connected to your firm while on the go is sometimes […]

Reported by the Harvard Business Review, research concludes that, “employer-provided training has the same effect on job satisfaction as a 17.7% net wage increases…” (Budria, 2010). In short, we can conclude that employees view employer-provided training as a valuable part of their job and pay. Employees don’t like being incompetent and training gives them the […]

Here are some useful tricks to help you be a more efficient and knowledgeable computer user: Windows+L: Locks your computer Windows+P: Quickly sets up a second screen and/or monitor Windows+D: Minimize all open windows Windows+Tab: Switch windows Control+F: Opens a search box where you can search through text on a web page or document Control+Enter: Wraps […]

Recently, many of our clients are experiencing issues with their Internet Explorer “freezing”. So far, we have been able to determine that it has something to do with the Bing Bar when set as your default search provider. There is no risk to your firm or any data. It appears to be a denial of service attack on […]

I’ve have friends call me all the time, inside and outside the legal industry, because I know a few things about computers. Regarding Microsoft Word, the number one complaint is always this: “Mike, every time I open up Word it’s set to Calibri, 11-pt. font, and is double spaced with 10-pt. after-spacing. How do I set […]

Computer problems always seem to occur at the most inconvenient time: When you’re in the middle of drafting a contract that you haven’t saved yet, at 6pm on Friday when and you’re almost done entering your time, or right when you’re about to hit your highest score on your online Texas Hold ‘em tournament. But before […]

When you send a file by email and then get it back by email, there are just four clicks of the mouse needed to get you on your way; this easy trick saves loads of time compared the alternative of opening up the document and having to re-profile it.  When you open a new email […]

Most PCLaw users enter time in aggregate at the end of the day or week using the Time Sheet.  However, PCLaw created the Quick Timer for those who love using timers or prefer to enter a their time when a task is completed – without opening PCLaw or running multiple programs at the same time.   Using the Quick Timer […]

Announced at Legal Tech New York 2012, and releasing to the general public soon, Worldox GX3 is set to turn the document management software community up-side down.  Worldox is a document management system designed by World Software Corporation for legal and other professional service firms. It is highly regarded and known as a top tier solution for […]

According to a recent Cisco survey, seven out of ten (70%) young employees break their companies’ IT policies regularly. This is dangerous for your law practice for a multitude of reasons. Below are the Cisco stats; each will come with subsequent analysis so you know what this means for your law firm. The most common […]

I’ve now owned the Kindle Fire for close to a month. I’m very impressed with it but there are a few shortcomings as you might expect. As mentioned in the previous review of the Kindle Fire, what you intend to use it for will help determine whether the Fire is right for you, or if […]

I recently stumbled across a neat little infographic on how to use LinkedIn. To my surprise, I learned that you can customize your profile’s URL. This is a great alternative to the 40 random character link provided to you be default. It’s also a handy way to make it easier for people to find you, […]

When linked with a ScanSnap scanner, Worldox, a leading Document Management system for law firms, allows you to scan documents of any kind directly into Worldox with the press of a single button. This eliminates your need to scan to your desktop, open the document, and do a Worldox Save. This can save you a lot of time. Here’s […]

Worldox, a leading Document Management system, provides many ways to characterize and quickly access documents. The “Projects” feature allows you to group multiple documents from various locations, and put them in a single place, all without needing to change the locations of those documents. You can then easily share this group of documents with other […]

I get this question time and time again. “I understand that using a faster computer or case management system can save me time, but how exactly does that translate into more money in my back pocket?” Here’s how. First, let’s take a moment to explain how technology, when used properly, saves you time. ABC Law […]

Metadata, in its most simple definition, means “data about data”.  So what’s wrong with data about data? Leveraging metada­ta contained in a document contract created using Microsoft Word, you can learn who originally created a docu­ment, the names of the last ten editors (except in Office 2007), and the names of the com­puter and network drives […]

Managed Services is one of the fastest growing sectors of the technology industry. Law Firms and professional service organizations need more predictable, proactive IT services to deal with rampant security threats, evolving technology, and to level spending patterns. A Managed Services Provider (MSP) will protect your IT environment and stabilize your budget. But not all MSPs are […]

Highlights from the 2011 ILTA/Inside Legal Technology Purchasing Survey

One of the great things about Worldox® compared to other document management systems is that it has email integration built-in. So not only can you easily save and search emails, you can also email a document directly from Worldox. In order to make sure your signature is consistent no matter how you send an email, you’ll need to set it […]

I stumbled upon a blog post in the Harvard Business Review that explained how Nike launched Nike+ as a joint campaign with Apple to drive in business for both companies. Take a quick look: “Nike+ launched as a promotional tie-in between Nike and Apple to enhance consumers’ running experience by synchronizing music and tracking data […]

Here are 10 Time Matters tips that can help you save time and simplify your life: To turn off the Alert’s, Reminders and Watches form upon login, go to File > Setup > General > User Level and uncheck the “Show Alerts and Reminders screen after login” box. At the login screen, you can save your […]

Do you ever wonder how long it took you to write that complaint to foreclose, that separation agreement, or that civil action summons? Most people only know that it feels like it took them 12 days to make it. And that’s about it. Eliminate the guess work with Microsoft Word 2010 by simply clicking “File” off […]

We are all aware of the theft of a massive list of customer emails from Epsilon, a third-party marketing company. We also know how damaging this can be for companies like Epsilon, and the companies that do business with Epsilon (companies like Walgreens, TiVo, Capital One Financial Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Verizon Communications, even Sears). […]