This one-of-a-kind annual guide is written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar..

This annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar. You'll find the most current information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smartphones, tablets, and anything else a law office might need. It's written in clear, easily understandable language to make implementation easier if you choose to do it yourself, or use it in conjunction with your IT consultant. Either way, you'll learn how to make technology work for you.Topics include: Updated recommendations on hardware and software for PCs and MacsSecuring your data (even from our own government)The latest in social media--from an acknowledged social media expertThe evolving smartphone market, and which ones work best for lawyersThe security issues and benefits of cloud computingFavorite utilities and apps for lawyersThe direction of legal technology in 2016

This is the only book of its kind to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best value for their dollars in legal tech. The book gives a vendor-neutral overview and recommendations for computers, servers, networking equipment, software, printers, security products, smartphones, tablets, and more.

Computers -- Computer operating systems -- Monitors -- Computer peripherals -- Printers -- Scanners -- Servers -- Server operating systems -- Networking hardware -- Miscellaneous hardware -- Productivity software -- Security software -- Case management -- Billing software -- Litigation programs -- Document management -- Document assembly -- Collaboration -- Remote access -- Mobile security -- More about Macs -- Unified messaging and telecommunications -- Utilities -- The legal implications of social networking -- Paperless or paper LESS -- Tomorrow in legal tech.