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FutureLawyer Presenting On Mobile Tech At The Florida Bar Convention.

Had a great time today presenting on mobile tech with Michelle Gilbert. Thanks to LegalFuel for the great photo.

Hey, Futurelawyer! What's In Your Briefcase?

I get a lot of questions about tech and gadgets, since I have spent over 30 years using, buying, testing and generally playing with every gadget and tech device made. So, it is logical that people are curious about what I use every day. Some tech only gets used occasionally. It is almost a full time job just keeping all my tech charged and ready to go. Here is a typical setup, both in my office and on the road in the RV or hotel. Off screen is my setup, both at home, and in the office, and in the RV. I have a big screen monitor, full sized keyboard, wireless mouse, and printer, all connected to the ultralight notebook computer I happen to be using at the time. Also off screen is my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and my Bose frames, with bluetooth. On screen are the 3 daily mobile devices I carry around. On the left is my Note Air tablet, with EInk and full Android tablet capability in one device. In the center is my Galaxy Tab S5e, which is a 2 year old LTE tablet with its own Internet connection, and a beautiful Samsung color screen. On the right is my current daily driver phone, the Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra, which is still the best smartphone on the planet. The notebook computer, cell phone, tablet, and EInk tablet are all very small and light, and I carry them in the briefcase. I am always looking for ways to get smaller, thinner, lighter, all without losing, or actually gaining, speed and productivity. It' s a game I enjoy playing.

Galaxy Book 2 Pro - You Can't Be Too Thin, Or Too Light.

I have lived with the small, 13 inch version of this laptop for a couple of months now, and it is just about perfect. After lugging around a bulletproof, heavy, Microsoft Book for a couple of years, this little machine is a feather. I can literally hold it with two fingers, and it seamlessly integrates with my other Samsung products, my Smart Phone and my Smart Watch. At under 2 pounds, it still has the latest EVO processor, a bright Samsung screen, and a solid build. I opted not to get the 360, which has a touch screen, and can be propped up and used as a tablet, because I never used or needed, those features. Check out the attached review to learn more about this great new laptop.

 

Serendipity Strikes The FutureLawyer.

Sometimes, fate steps in. This morning, I left the house without my trusty Galaxy Watch 4, which is my favorite of all my Smart Watches. I felt unclothed without a watch on my wrist; but, I was saved by my dozens of Smart Watches  in my collection. The backup to the Watch 4, the Watch 3, was also at home; so, I went to the bench, and found my 14K gold LG Watch Urbane Luxe, which was the 2015 Smart Watch equivalent of the Rolex line of mechanical watches. Even as the deluxe version, however, it was a lot less expensive than the Rolexes, at $1,200. So, I spent a pleasant hour this morning resetting, and installing the latest version of Watch OS on the watch. It isn't the current version on the most recent watches; but, it is smooth and competent. Luxe on.

The Complete Harvard Classics - You Can Pay $1,000 Or Get Them For Free. Your Call.

Complete Harvard Classics. You can get the entire 51 Volume, Leather Bound edition of the complete Harvard Classics, for around $1,000. Or, you can download the entire set on a tiny Kindle device for free. If I had another 50 years to live, I would like to get through all of the over 100 works; but, alas, I will have to settle for making a dent. In any event, I downloaded the entire set to my Kindle PaperWhite in around 60 seconds. I just give you options. You decide.

Four Years With The Best EReader On The Planet. The Kindle PaperWhite.

Kindle PaperWhite Review. I have owned a tiny EReader, the Kindle PaperWhite, for four years, and I carry it everywhere. It is IPF 8 water resistant, so reading by the beach or pool is easy. It has a bright screen that is easily viewable in any lighting conditions, and I got rid of the cloth case, since I like the feel of a light, tiny device in my hand that holds thousands of books. It syncs with my tablets and computers, so that I am in the same place on every device. This little thing only cost $130, and you can find them cheaper. The newer versions cost $140, and have a bigger screen; but, you can get my version for around $110. I have an Ebook version of my last poetry book on it, along with many of my favorites, ranging from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, classical literature, and current stuff as well. Currently, I am reading Jay Glazer's great new book on his lifelong battle with anxiety, "Unbreakable". Having suffered with mild anxiety myself, the raw power of his book speaks to me. But, you have your own favorite stuff, I know. The Amazon world is filled with stuff you can put in your pocket, and carry with you everywhere. One of my favorite pastimes is to spend time searching the 60,000 book library of Project Gutenberg, which has free ebooks spanning hundreds of years. The complete Shakespeare is another favorite. Reading is fundamental. It is enjoyable. We have a limited time to do it. Get started.

Arthur C. Clarke Predicted Personal Computers In Every House In 1974.

Arthur C. Clarke In 1974. Almost 50 years ago, personal computers were the size of a large room, and no one could conceive that personal computers, smartphones, smartwatches and smart glasses would bring the world of information to every human, in personal, mobile, and wearable form. Except, of course, for Arthur C. Clarke, science fiction writer and futurist. Listen to him explain the future of computing to a father and son in 1974. At the time, it sounded like science fiction.

This Little Charger Belongs In Every Road Warrior's Bag.

MoPoint 65 Watt GaN Charger.  I like this little charger so much, I bought two. For $49.99, this tiny little charger can simultaneously charge a phone, notebook computer, and tablet, and is only about two inches square. GaN tech has changed chargers forever. Gallium nitride, or GaN, is a material that's starting to be used for semiconductors in chargers. It was used to make LEDs starting in the '90s, and it's also a popular material for solar cell arrays on satellites. The main thing about GaN when it comes to chargers is that it produces less heat. Less heat means components can be closer together, so a charger can be smaller than ever before—while maintaining all the power capabilities and safety standards. I keep one plugged in at the RV, with cables inserted, so that when I travel, I just need my ultralight tablet, and plug in the charger along with my phone and tablet. The other one I carry in my briefcase, on the off chance that I need it when running around. What's in your Road Warrior bag?

The Pain Of Being The Only Computer Guru In The House.

Want to save your marriage? Keep your phones and tablets out of the bedroom. At least, learn how to use them. This public service announcement is brought to you by computer gurus everywhere.

 

"Hey Google"! Now, I Can Talk To My Watch.

Samsung Google Assistant Update For Galaxy Watch 4. We are all addicted to asking our phones for information about anything, anywhere. Hey, Google! has become part of our day. We use it in the car to navigage, to send texts and emails, to find out what Babe Ruth's last season batting average was, and just about any other tidbit of human knowledge. We finally have the world in our pocket. The only thing better is to have it on our wrists. My Galaxy Watch 4 can take my calls and send them to my Bose Frames, and I talk to them all day every day. Today, I updated my Watch apps, and I can speak to Google's search engine even if I leave the phone in the office or at home. The Watch 4 has its own phone chip and number, and literally gives me smartphone functionality everywhere I go. What a great time to be alive.