The Kennedy-Mighell Report

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Top Tips & Tools for Better Online Presentations May 22, 2020

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You may have been a masterful presenter before the age of remote work, but are your stellar presentation skills translating well online? If you're not using your tech well, your presentations may very well be falling flat with your audience. Dennis and Tom delve into the entirely different skill set needed for crafting engaging online presentations and offer tips and tools to help you up your game.

In their second segment, they answer a listener question on how to find the best technology content on social media. If you have your own technology question for Dennis and Tom, they'd love to answer it! Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

Video & Audio Quality Matter — Make Your Remote Work More Professional May 08, 2020

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The longer you work from home, the more you may realize your existing audio/video setup may not reflect your greatness. While there may be ways you can get better results with your current tech, it is more likely that you need to upgrade your equipment. To help you get where you need to be, Dennis and Tom share their tips for building out your audio and video capabilities. They talk about the setups they use for different circumstances and offer product recommendations for microphones, headsets, cameras, lighting, and more. In their second segment, they discuss the recent surge in podcasts and videos and offer their thoughts on whether now is really the right time to launch a new show.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #260

A Segment: Setting Up Your At-Home Recording Studio

MPOW Headset 071 usb/3.5mm https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Microphone-Cancelling-Lightweight-Headphones/dp/B06XWG12QS/
Plantronics Voyager Focus US https://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Voyager-Bluetooth-202652-01-Cancelling/dp/B013F4LJTI
Jabra Evolve 2 Lineup https://www.jabra.com/business/office-headsets
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mixer https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-2i2-GENERATION-USB-Recording/dp/B005OZE9SA
Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/
Logitech C930 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-C930e-1080P-Video-Webcam/dp/B00CRJWW2G
Camtasia https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html
Final Cut Pro https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/

B Segment: Is Now the Right Time to Start a Podcast or Video Show?

Parting Shots:

Work From Home Stack https://wfhstack.co/

Room Rater https://twitter.com/ratemyskyperoom

Wellness Tech: Self-Care While Sheltering in Place Apr 24, 2020

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Feeling a little stir-crazy? Fend off the malaise with Dennis and Tom's recommendations for apps, devices, and online wellness resources for maintaining your mental and physical health at home. In their second segment, they discuss the many lighting options available to help you look your best for online meetings.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Good Tech Spending Decisions in Tough Economic Times Apr 10, 2020

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Economic uncertainty and decreased wages are forcing some lawyers to take a hard look at their tech expenses. Where should you cut costs? And how do you avoid going overboard? Dennis and Tom urge listeners to plan carefully to ensure their tech still fully serves the needs of their business and clients. In their second segment, Tom educates Dennis on another money saver—quitting cable and moving to tv streaming services.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

A Remote Working Guide to COVID-19 and Beyond Mar 27, 2020

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Working remotely is an entirely new experience for some lawyers, and many are struggling to adapt or even obtain the technology necessary for this shift. Dennis and Tom (okay, especially Tom) might be having an "I told you so" moment, but they also want you to know they're here to help. They offer tips for struggling lawyers on the basics of working online, choosing collaboration tools, and implementing adequate security. In their second segment, they discuss the ins and outs of Zoom video conferencing virtual backgrounds.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Key Takeaways from TECHSHOW 2020 Mar 13, 2020

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As is their custom, Dennis and Tom take their annual look back at ABA TECHSHOW to discuss their experiences and learnings. They talk about the unique feel of the 2020 conference and share their favorite sessions. In their second segment, they share their thoughts on what conference speakers could do to offer up better content for live tweeters in their audience.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Coronavirus Looms – Can Technology Replace Travel? Feb 28, 2020

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When a large-scale disaster strikes, travel suffers, but given today's technology, is travel even necessary anymore? Dennis and Tom discuss how remote collaboration tools–Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and others–have evolved over the past few years, and provide their tips for video/phone conference etiquette. In their second segment, they explore what new studies say about the safety of public Wi-Fi.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

All Things Microsoft! — Tools & Tips for Lawyers with Ben Schorr Feb 14, 2020

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Are you getting the most out of your Microsoft tools? Dennis and Tom welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the current offerings from Microsoft and tips for their best uses for lawyers. They focus on Office 365 and outline the differences between home, business, and enterprise subscriptions. They also share insights on how lawyers can get more out of various Microsoft products & services, including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Ben Schorr is a senior technical writer at Microsoft.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

20 Tech Tips in 20 Minutes and Takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show Jan 31, 2020

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Dennis and Tom always enjoy tips for smarter, easier tech use! As such, they've compiled a new list — 20 Tips in 20 Minutes — that reflects the most current trends and new/updated technology products. In their second segment, they discuss their key takeaways from the annual Consumer Electronics Show and share what technologies they are most excited about.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Dennis & Tom's 2020 Resolutions Jan 17, 2020

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Each year on the Kennedy-Mighell Report, Dennis and Tom enjoy taking the time to consider new personal goals focused on technology and podcasting. Legal tech is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of trends takes a concerted effort! Dennis and Tom offer their perspectives on how to approach the development of resolutions and offer tips for effective follow through. They also share their hopes for the podcast in 2020.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

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