Shopper's guide to remote access software
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Traveling Software's $149 LapLink for Windows 95 remote access software proves to be the best product for handling file transfers in a comparison of four products, while Symantec's $149.95 pcAnywhere32 performs best for remotely controlling a host PC. Artisoft's $70 CoSession 7.0 lacks true Windows 95 features, but the Direct Cable Connection (DCC) and Dial-up Networking (DUN) in Microsoft's $49.95 Plus! add-on are useful and inexpensive. CoSession installation is relatively easy, but the product's interface is poorly designed, and hardware configuration is very difficult. CoSession does not work with parallel connections, making it impossible to use with most notebooks. DCC and DUN both install easily, but an apparently simple interface hides many counter-intuitive commands. DUN and DCC are best for transferring files. LapLink includes a tutor for less experienced users, and it offers a wide range of connection support. pcAnywhere provides outstanding security features and is very easy to use.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 1996
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Recover space without compression
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PowerQuest's $49 PartitionMagic 3.0 is a powerful disk formating utility that can transform hard disk partitions without data loss. PartitionMagic is compatible with all OSs and is capable of creating multiple primary partitions for multiple OS installations. The utility also facilitates data security by hiding partitions. PartitionMagic is the sole reliable conversion product available for switching to Microsoft's Windows 95 (FAT 32). Users should exercise caution, however, when converting partitions to FAT 32 since there is currently no support for this beta product. Users that experience problems will be abandoned by both Microsoft and by their hardware manufacturers and are cautioned to back up their files often. PartitionMagic features Boot Manager, a superior utility for both novices and advanced users looking to perform routinely difficult and technical OS changes.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 1997
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Shoppers guide to Personal Information Managers
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Twenty personal information management (PIM) systems are evaluated and compared. PIMs are the most popular programs in law offices, next to word processing applications. The applications' abilities to store names, addresses and phone numbers, and to schedule appointments as well as handle to-do lists and take notes, helps law offices to improve productivity. Some of these products include network capabilities, but are not actual members of the groupware category. When selecting a PIM system it is best to look for the features that are needed the most. The products range from Sidekick 98, the oldest PIM, and the easy-to-use Lotus Organizer 97 to Ecco Pro 4.01, the ultimate outlining tool for law practices, and Microsoft's Outlook 97.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 1998
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