OS LawTech Center: Seth Azria

PDF Packages and Portfolios: My Favorites

Seth Azria — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:11:18 GMT

Acrobat can combine multiple docs into a file and keep them separate. They are called packages or portfolios and are very convenient.

Acrobat 8 & 9: Toolbars and Panels

Seth Azria — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:05:30 GMT

Acrobat 8 and 9 has many features and tools. Here's a quick intro on how to find them.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Expose

Seth Azria — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:21:24 GMT

Snow does not include many new features rather it mostly improvements. Expose is one of them.

Adding a Signature in Mac Mail

Seth Azria — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:51:25 GMT

The information in the bottom of an email is called a signature. Here is how you add or change yours in Mac Mail

2 ways to discover where you are: Paths in Finder and Files

Seth Azria — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:17:50 GMT

Knowing where something is on the computer is always helpful and it has never been more important than in the age of indexed search using Spotlight. Here is a couple ways to figure out where something resides.

Adding iCal Events Easily

Seth Azria — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:31:01 GMT

I had a question about adding iCal events. The problem had to do with default times for a new appointment and the fact that iCal does not ask for a time for the new event. This can be a problem in the month view but by using the day or week view you can drag out the duration of the event and eliminate the need for typing in the time manually.

Using Bookmarks in Acrobat to Navigate Long Documents

Seth Azria — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:49:14 GMT

Using Bookmarks in Acrobat is a great way to organize and navigate around long PDF files here is how its done.

Quick Look in Leopard to Preview Everything Fast

Seth Azria — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:09:40 GMT

Just press the space bar and the Mac will preview any file. It’s fast and easy and prevents wasted time. It also works on movies.

Moving Around Files with Mac Finder and Windows Explorer

Seth Azria — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:32:58 GMT

The two programs are perhaps the most overlooked but most useful things on a computer.

Spring-loaded Folders on Mac OS X

Seth Azria — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:57:22 GMT

Folders and drives on a Mac pop open to allow folders to easily placed inside. It’s a good way to get a file deep into a folder structure. To change how fast the folders spring open click on “Preferences” menu in the “Finder” drop down menu.

Collect information With online Forms Easlily with Google Docs

Seth Azria — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:31:43 GMT

In only a few minutes you can have a form that can be embedded in a site or emailed to clients. The information is automatically enters into a from.

Cleaning Up the Windows Vista/ XP Desktop

Seth Azria — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:36:06 GMT

This video goes through a few features of the Windows Desktop, including; auto arrange, show/hide desktop icons, marquee select, making a new folder, moving folders around, and the taskbar “Desktop” quick menu.

PDF Attorney Time Tracker: Simple, Fast, Familiar, and Free

Seth Azria — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:10:32 GMT

A simple and easy way to track time on the familiar PDF.

Recognizing Text Using in Acrobat

Seth Azria — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:04:03 GMT

Scans to PDF sometimes do not have text recognized, this how to fix it and a little on meta-data.

Getting Great File Names Fast: Excellent Keyboard Shortcuts

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:29:26 GMT

After downloading multiple cases, renaming the files with descriptive names is important. In this movie I show you how to rename 9 cases with full a full citation is seconds.

Using Pen to Control the Computer

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:03:26 GMT

External tablets are a great way to control your computer in place of mouse and write on documents. For under $100, the computer can feel more like work did years ago.

Quicksilver Application for Mac

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:33:11 GMT

The fastest way to get application open on a Mac. I installed it on the Paperless Office Demo Machine because, I've come to expect speed. It's free from Blacktree.com and I recommend it.

The OSLC Time Portfolio: One place to Organize Your Sheets

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:24:18 GMT

The PDF Portfolio can be used to create closing packages, research libraries and complete case files. IT can also be used to organize time sheets. I made one for you and it is easy to make your own.

Using the "OSLC Timesheet" to Record, Export and Review Time sheets in Acrobat

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:12:34 GMT

With Acrobat you can export your comments, i.e. your hours, to a separate file for independent review and approval. Useful for partners to review associate hours.

Using the "OSLC Timesheet" to Record Time

Seth Azria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:02:57 GMT

The commenting features in Acrobat and enabled in Reader can be used to track time. I designed a time sheet and enabled but for you and it is easy to make your own.