Technology Practice Tips Podcast (tp²)

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The Technology Practice Tips Podcast (tp²) is a set of byte-sized discussions on need-to-know technology topics and trends for lawyers and paralegals. Listen to tp² to gain practical insights and best practice tips on email and file management, use of social media, cloud computing, data protection, security risks and much more.

  1. 07/07/2022

    Episode 47 - Writing apps

    What's the digital equivalent of a yellow notepad?  In this episode, your tp2 hosts discuss note taking software applications, including some of their features and the unique benefits they offer.

    6 min

  2. 07/06/2022

    Episode 46 - Wireless security

    This episode discusses wireless computer networks (Wi-Fi) commonly used to connect your electronic devices to the Internet.  Topics discussed include open Wi-Fi networks, secure (https) connections, encryption, virtual private networks (VPNs), and, of course, tips and tricks that you can use to keep your electronic devices secure.

    11 min

  3. 07/05/2022

    Episode 45 - Website tips

    Do you have a law or legal services firm website? If so, listen to this episode for a discussion of the type of content you should (and should not) include on your website.  Also discussed are features that can be implemented on your website to enhance communication with clients and minimize risk.

    9 min

  4. 07/04/2022

    Episode 44 - Voice recognition

    If you were born before the year 2000, you have likely spent hours on your mobile phone trying to enunciate every syllable to send a text message or email. In today’s digital world, interacting with voice recognition software has become more sophisticated and ubiquitous.  While there are benefits to using such software, this episode highlights some of the risks you should be aware of when using voice recognition applications to communicate with clients and others.

    8 min

  5. 07/03/2022

    Episode 43 - USB

    USB drives (aka flash drives or thumb drives) are portable devices that can be used to back-up your electronic data. This episode discusses the risks and benefits of using a USB drive as a backup storage device and provides practical tips for implementing a backup and recovery plan.

    7 min

  6. 07/02/2022

    Episode 42 - Twitter

    If you are curious what Twitter is or what it is used for, listen to this episode to learn about this popular micro-blogging site including how to protect yourself when using Twitter while ensuring you are complying with your professional obligations (=258 characters).

    9 min

  7. 07/01/2022

    Episode 41 - Texting

    Can and should lawyers and paralegals use text messaging to communicate with clients?  In this episode, learn about the risks and benefits of using text messages in a law or legal services practice, and tips for enhancing security when text messaging.  Note, although this episode does not discuss recent text messaging services (e.g., RCS) and includes references to older phone devices used for text messaging, the principles and strategies discussed remain relevant and applicable to today’s workplace.

    8 min

  8. 06/30/2022

    Episode 40 - Technology jargon: R through Z

    In Part 4 of this 4-Part series, your tp2 hosts define key technology acronyms and terms to help you become technology literate. Organized alphabetically, this episode covers R-Z technology concepts including rooting, SMTP, two-factor authentication (2FA), URL, virtual private network (VPN), Web 2.0, XML, yottabyte, and zero day.

    16 min
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The Technology Practice Tips Podcast (tp²) is a set of byte-sized discussions on need-to-know technology topics and trends for lawyers and paralegals. Listen to tp² to gain practical insights and best practice tips on email and file management, use of social media, cloud computing, data protection, security risks and much more.

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