Wilson: How to maximize your use of Microsoft Word
Because Word is ubiquitous in the legal field, it makes sense to increase your understanding of the program.
Seth Wilson
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Wilson: Could Apple Intelligence be the AI for the rest of us?
Let’s explore some of the features of Apple Intelligence and which of those features may help legal professionals be more effective.
How to cope when there is more to do than can get done
Whatever your system, stay as consistent as possible. Take notes on what works well and what doesn’t.
Wilson: What’s coming to your iPhone with iOS 18?
Recently, Apple held its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), which is geared toward people who make software applications (apps) for Apple devices.
Wilson: How to decide if the new iPads make sense for your practice
If you have an iPad already, you likely know both what it is good at and where it is limited. The key is to figure out how or if it works in your practice.
Wilson: How to do some spring cleaning in your Outlook inbox
The great thing about Outlook is that it can handle so many important details of your work life. The bad thing about Outlook is that it handles so many important details of your work life and often wants to tell you all about it.
Wilson: Keyboard shortcuts for editing text
Recently, someone asked a great question: Where do you learn keyboard shortcuts?
Wilson: Build a mileage calculator on your iPhone using Shortcuts
Say you want to track your mileage to attend a court hearing and input that as an expense entry in your billing program. Tracking mileage is a good example of making your own tool because it demonstrates the power of Shortcuts.
Wilson: Digital, analog note-taking tactics: Finding your fit
Too often, we overlook the tools that are right in front of us. Instead, we search for the tool that will do things bigger, better and faster.
Wilson: What’s your system for capturing, processing, completing actions?
This article outlines some ideas for your personal system to capture the various types of projects you may face in the legal context and how to work those through a process to completion.
Wilson: Customize your Word toolbar with your most-used buttons
Have you ever clicked through tabs in Microsoft Word trying to find that one feature you need? Why not group those tools in one tab?
Wilson: Use Screen Time to find apps to adjust or delete
If you, like me, want to cut down on the noise in life so you can focus on achieving your most important goals, here are some ideas on how to audit your app usage and determine which you should adjust or delete.
Wilson: Does the new year require new tech?
Here is a list of tools I’ve used and found that “stuck” with me this year to help me manage the various areas of my life.
Wilson: Continuity Camera makes your iPhone camera a webcam
Last month, Apple released its newest version of macOS, bringing the Continuity Camera feature into production.
Wilson: How to reuse communications more efficiently and effectively
Disclaimer: This article will hopefully give you some ideas on how to use technology to communicate more efficiently. But first, think through how to communicate more effectively.
Wilson: New iPhone software features that will help your legal practice
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) recently, iOS 16 was announced. There are lots of improvements coming this fall. Here are just a few that may help you in your practice.
Wilson: Plan for access of your digital assets with Legacy Contacts
Digital assets are an important part of estate planning. Planning includes ensuring that the appropriate people have access to the information at the right time. We have been made aware of these issues when dealing with cryptocurrencies, but what about all the subscription and social media services we all utilize now? It’s more important than ever to have a clear plan for accessing digital assets. This is one of those areas where technology clearly intersects with a specific area of the law.
Wilson: When talking aloud to yourself makes sense
It seems people like to complain about Apple Siri’s technology. Most of the time, the complaints seem to be about Siri not recognizing voice commands or accurately converting voice to text. Siri is one of those tools that has a lot of promise. While it has not exactly lived up to the hype, there are some features that are useful. It continues to get better. Here are some thoughts on how you can get more out of Siri and “voice to task” technology.
Start Page: Use Voice Memo and Drafts to transcribe dictations
For a legal professional, the ability to turn talk into text is a great feature. These days, your iPhone can do most of that process for you thanks to the Drafts and Voice Memo apps.
Start Page: Use Focus modes to focus on what’s most important
Here’s how to set up Apple Focus modes that can help avoid that situation.