Everyone enjoys a good deal, and fortunately the Black Friday craziness extends to the Mac & iOS App Stores. Here are some of the deals I’ve seen today that are excellent for lawyers and legal professionals:

 

1Password for Mac, iOS & Windows

Agile Bits is discounting the entire line of 1Password versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad & Windows so you should pick up whatever version you may still need. I’m a big fan of the 1Password family as a password-manager and I love the fact that I have access to my sync’d database from any device.

If you’re just starting out, I recommend 1Password for Mac reduced to $34.99 from $49.99 and 1Password Pro reduced to $9.99 from $14.99 which is universal for both iPhone and iPad.

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1Password – 50% OFF!

First, AgileBits is taking 50% off all versions of 1Password. If you don’t have 1Password yet, this is an excellent time to pick up the Mac, Windows and iOS versions.

Many folks I talk to tell me that they don’t need a password manager – that they are perfectly fine remembering their own passwords. But then I ask if their password is the word “password” or their spouses name, or their kids names, or the month of the year. And then I’ve made my point – we ALL need a password manager.

And as lawyers, it is especially important for us to take digital precautions to better protect the information on our computer, and better manage the information we all access on the Internet.

So I have 1Password on my Mac, and whenever I log on to a website, I can have 1Password automatically complete my login information (I use the ⌘- keyboard shortcut).

But on top of that, I have my 1Password Keychain sync with Dropbox, which means that 1Password on my iPhone/iPad have access to same information. That means I can visit the same websites on my iPhone & iPad and be able to login with the same information through the 1Password App.

I also use 1Password to keep track of all my software purchases and registration keys. This isn’t such a big problem anymore if I purchase software from the Mac App Store, but for all the other software, 1Password is my central way to manage all those licenses and registration keys.

1Password for Mac (Mac App Store) – $24.99 (reg. $49.99)

1Password Pro Universal for both iPhone & iPad (App Store) – $6.99 (reg. $13.99)

These deals go through Nov. 30.

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I have become a huge fan of TotalFinder since purchasing it the last time MacUpdate Promo had it on sale for $9 back in December. It was one of my “Mac Power User” tips when I presented with Ben Stevens & Finis Price at this year’s ABA TECHSHOW.

I like TotalFinder because it’s simple. It adds features that I think should be in Finder by default.

The best feature for me is “tabs.” Do you remember what it was like before we had tabs in web browsers? I had multiple browser windows open all the time.

Before TotalFinder, I had multiple Finder windows open to copy files from one place to another, or to access files in different locations. TotalFinder has completely streamlined my whole workflow with that one feature alone.

Other features I use in TotalFinder are the “cut” button and the fact that I can put “Folders on Top” of my file listing. You can tweak TotelFinder through the icon that it adds in the Finder Preferences.

TotalFinder is regularly $15 which is a deal in itself, but it’s a no-brainer for $9. Just visit www.mupromo.com.

Today (May 31, 2011) is the last day to take advantage of the fantastic software bundle at ProductiveMacs.com. The name alone should clue you in that this is not your typical software bundle with games and filler – this one has serious applications that are beneficial to any Mac-using lawyer.

First, you have TextExpander, which is one of the must-have utilities I featured in my TechnoFeature: Nine Mac Utilities That Will Boost Your Law Firm’s Productivity. On the simple end, you can use TextExpander to fill in your e-mail signatures; on the intricate end, TextExpander can become a full-fledged document generation tool. TextExpander costs $35 on its own.

Next, Path Finder is an incredibly powerful add-on for Finder. I prefer using TotalFinder for its simplicity, but Path Finder offers a wealth of features such as dual panes, the “drop stack,” and an integrated Stuffit engine. Path Finder costs $40 on its own.

Next, HoudahSpot is an extremely powerful search tool that makes Spotlight look wimpy. If you find yourself wishing Spotlight could offer more options for searching, then HoudahSpot could be your answer. HoudahSpot costs $30 on its own.

Next, Keyboard Maestro is a powerful tool that lets you program your own macros to control applications, windows, menus, open documents and much more. There are many ways to accomplish these tasks on a Mac, but I know many people that streamline their computing tasks with Keyboard Maestro. It costs $36 on its own.

Lastly, Mail Act-On has become my absolute favorite Mail add-on from Indev Software (who also offer MailTags). Mail Act-On lets you file e-mail messages into folders with a few keystrokes, and gives you more options for creating Mail rules. I can’t really imagine ever going back to the drag-n-drop days of moving e-mail messages around. Mail Act-On costs $25 on its own.

All of these incredible apps (plus three more) are all available for ONLY $29.99!! That’s an incredible price not only because it’s an incredible deal, but most software bundles like this clock in at $50!

Needless to say, I highly recommend you visiting ProductiveMacs.com and picking up this incredible bundle today before the deal ends AT THE END OF THE DAY! I guarantee that you’ll use more than one of these apps and so the deal pays for itself. I recommend starting with Mail Act-On or TextExpander and go from there.

Disclaimer: If you purchase the bundle by clicking my personalized link, I will be reimbursed for the bundle that I purchased. However, if you prefer to visit the site on your own, please feel free to visit www.productivemacs.com. Either way, buy the bundle and enjoy some great software!

The Interwebs are smokin’ today with Black Friday. There are a ton of deals on iOS apps and a few for Mac software. The majority of iOS apps on sale are games, but I wanted to highlight a few gems for legal professionals.

I’m focusing on software in this post, but there are several great deals on Mac and iHardware around the Web. Some of these deals may be over by the time you read this, but many of them last over the weekend so visit the links quick!

Two of the best sites I’ve been following for Mac & iOS software deals is “Black Friday Sales Come to iOS” from 148apps.com and “MacStories Black Friday Guide: 150 Great iOS Apps” from macstories.net. The authors must have barely had time to stuff some turkey in their mouths as they keep updating the posts.

Readdle Apps

First, if you’re using an iPhone or an iPad, you must pick up the Readdle apps. As I posted yesterday, they’ve discounted their apps up to 80% and they are a must-have on any iOS device used in a legal setting:

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