The Connected Lawyer: Recent Episodes
Aaron Brooks & Bryan Sims
Aaron and Bryan talk about the fact that Aaron has now moved back to Trello.
Things they talked about include:
Asana
Trello
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Aaron and Bryan talk about some new equipment that Aaron has acquired. Also, is it possible to leave Outlook?
Things they discuss:
Shure SM7B
Shure SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Cloudlifter CL-1
Microsoft Outlook
Thunderbird
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Aaron and Bryan talk about the fact that Aaron has moved back to Asana and is all in on using it. Then they talk about other stuff too.
Things they talk about include:
Asana
Outlook
SimplyFile
TechHit
SimplyTag
KeySmart
On Task
Kickstarter
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Bryan's new computer. Some things they talk about include:
Surface Pro 11
NPU
ARM Processor
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Aaron and Bryan talk about their favorite tips from their recent presentation on 60 AI Tips.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about some observations that Aaron has had about AI.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL and other services used for sending mail or delivering physical stuff.
Services discussed include:
USPS
UPS
FedEx
Simple Certified Mail
Endicia
Stamps.com
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Aaron and Bryan talk about how they take notes and what technology they do or don't use.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about their experiences using Microsoft Copilot.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about what Aaron learned in the course of moving his office.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Telephony.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
We find out that this is one of Bryan's favorite subjects to talk about.
8x8
RingCentral
Nextiva
eFax
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Aaron getting ready to move his office.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
TCL Podcast Episode 9
TCL Podcast Episode 11
TCL Podcast Episode 12
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Aaron and Bryan talk about DAOs, or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations.
DAO Wikipedia
The DAO
TCL Podcast Episode 19
DAO in Wyoming
Smart Contracts
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Aaron and Bryan talk about AI, again.
ChatGPT
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Aaron and Bryan talk about travel routers, mobile hotspots, and how hotel should cater more to business travelers.
A full selection of Ubiquiti routers can be found Ubiquiti Routers.
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Aaron explains blockchain to Bryan.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
Blockchain
Coinbase
Paypal and Crypto
Bitcoin
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Aaron and Bryan talk about ransomware and why it keeps Bryan up at night.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
CISA
Synology
SyncBack
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Asana and why Aaron moved from Smartsheet to Asana.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
Asana
Smartsheet
Trello
Notion
Kanban
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Aaron and Bryan talk about smartsheets and the fact that you need an enterprise account for MFA.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
Smartsheet
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Practice Management Software.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
Microsoft 365
Trello
Asana
Our episode discussing One Note
Action Step
Tabs3
The Checklist Manifesto
Getting Things Done
Todoist
Microsoft To Do
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Aaron and Bryan talk about ChatGPT and changes that have occurred since they first discussed it in Episode 2.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
ChatGPT
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Aaron and Bryan talk about some of their favorite tips from their recent 60 tips in 60 minutes presentation.
Things that we discuss in the episode:
Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen)
Rokform Article
Lamicall Gooseneck Phone Holder
Seabaras Leather Wallet Case
Microsoft To Do
Deskboard Buddy
Microsoft Focus Sessions
Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo
Dymo LabelWriter 450
LEVO Hands-Free Book Stand
WALI Quad Monitor Desk Mount
ScanSnap ix1600
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Arron's computer setup checklist.
A copy of the checklist can be downloaded from Aaron's Computer Setup Checklist.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Arron's latest productivity purchase.
Products discussed include:
SideTrak Swivel FHD Triple
Mountie
Mountie+
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Aaron and Bryan talk about document assembly.
Products that they discussed include:
Microsoft Syntex
The Form Tool
Doxsera
Pathagoras
Bing
ChatGPT
HotDocs
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Aaron and Bryan talk about what Bryan carries in his computer bag and why he carries what he does.
Most of these links are going to be in the order in which they appeared in the podcast. Please note, we are not sponsored by any of these people. Full price was paid for each of these items and we make no money if you buy these. The links are there so you can easily see what we are talking about.
Bryan's Bag is the Bolt Briefcase, small size.
Bryan's old Cargo Briefcase.
Shop all produce from Waterfield.
Earbuds: UGREEN HiTune Wireless Earbuds, Motast Wireless Earbuds, TOZO T12 Wireless Earbuds
Samsung OEM Wired earbuds (these ar the best wired earbuds I have ever used), USB C to 3.5mm adapter.
Surface Arc Mouse.
Logitech ERGO M575 Trackball. This is the trackball Aaron and I discuss. I do not carry it in my bag. He never goes anywhere without it.
Verizon MiFi 7730L. This is the device I use. I am still looking for a good 5G device to replace this with.
Tide Pen.
Extra Pens. These are extra copies of my Firm branded pens that I purchase from 4 imprint. They are these pens and I love them.
Highlighter. Mine is nothing special. I think I picked it up as a promotional item at a conference.
Plastic Utensils. The linked items are not the ones that I have, but they are a close approximation. I picked mine up at a Office Depot that was closing.
Rocketbook Beacons.
Amazon Auto. I have never used this in my car, but have often done so in a hotel room.
Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter. This presenter is no longer available, however you can see a variety of other options here.
Dongles: On the podcast I say that my Surface had a mini HDMI. this was wrong. It has a mini DisplayPort. Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort, Lightning to VGA. Except for the Lightning to VGA, these are not the exact dongles I own, but they are the ones available today.
Waterfield Gear Pouch. I have the medium size.
Anker 4-Port charging block.
Charging cables: I try to buy these in different colors for the different connectors. USB A to Lightning, USB A to USB C, USB A to Micro USB.
Travel Router. The one I own is no longer available. I just bought this one for my daughter. Others are available. Buy the one you want.
Air Tag.
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Aaron and Bryan talk about the March 2023 update from LastPass about their security breach, and, based upon what LastPass has revealed, what steps we should take to improve our security.
LastPass March Security Incident Update
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Aaron and Bryan talk about the LastPass breach, what it means for us, what other options are available, and what we should do in light of what we know about the LastPass breach.
LastPass
DashLane
KeyPass
1Password
PC Magazine Best Password Manager
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Aaron and Bryan talk about digital signature services and electronic signatures in genral.
Products discussed in the episode include:
Adobe Sign
Right Signature
DocuSign
Box
Dropbox
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Aaron and Bryan talk about digital notetaking and Aaron's expiriment to try to use OneNote more frequently..
Products discussed in the episode include:
OneNote
Evernote
iPad
Apple Pencil
Microsoft Mail
Outlook
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Aaron and Bryan talk about ActiveWords and its security. Aaron has seen the light and now loves the program.
Products discussed in the episode include:
ActiveWords
Chat GPT
QuickJump
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Aaron and Bryan talk about the text espansion software, explictly ActiveWords. Not only does the program do a great job with text expansion, but it may also lessen out mental load.
Products discussed in the episode include:
ActiveWords
Microsoft Teams
Clio
Text Expander
TechHit
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Aaron and Bryan talk about the AI enabled ChatGPT and what it could mean for us, as attorneys.
Products discussed in the episode include:
ChatGPT
TechHit
Skynet
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Aaron and Bryan talk about Microsoft To Do. They discuss the many things they like about the application and agree on the one feature that they both dislike. Along the way, they discuss the company TechHit and TechHit's Outlook Plugin SimplyFile.
Products discussed in the episode include:
Microsoft To Do
TechHit
SimplyFile
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