On June 28th, 2017, Pro Bono Net and LSNTAP hosted our annual “50 Tech Tips” webinar. In this training, five presenters shared the applications, programs, and tools that they use to make their within the legal aid community easier.
The talk began with Zizi Bandera from the Immigration Advocates Network, who introduced a number of organizational web tools and extensions. One of the useful tools covered, “Tab Snooze,” is a chrome extension that can help hide away some of your tabs for a set time, keeping them to out of sight until you need them again.
Next, Reece Flexner, from the DC Bar Pro Bono Center introduced some very handy tools for those working with code. One such tool was Brackets, which provides a way to quickly edit a style on a HTML element while also offering a live preview of any edits you do make.
Afterwards, Xander Karsten, Project Manager at Legal Server, shared with everyone practical, everyday tools, like the “Undo Send” option that Gmail offers. This tool allows you to set up a period of time after sending an email in which you can still “undo” it – certainly a useful tool for those last minute changes!
Following up with even more tools offered by Google was Anna Steele, Senior Consultant at Just-Tech. She covered the Explore tool that can be used in Docs, Slides, and Sheets, to streamline the process of gathering and putting together information.
Wrapping up the presentation was Jillian Theil from Pro Bono Net, sharing a number of online security tools. “Have I Been Pwned?”, one of the suggested tools can be used to check for any breaches in the security of your email accounts.
To learn about all the tips, and tools shared during this webinar, you can find the full presentation here, and the corresponding slides here.
Author: Eliza Xie, 2017 Pro Bono Net Outreach and Engagement Intern
LSNTAP helps nonprofit legal aid programs improve client services through effective and innovative use of technology. To do this, we provide technology training, maintain information, create online tools, and host community forums such as the LStech email list. Read about us, or contact us at info@lsntap.org for more information.