Years ago, I taught a class on technology for genealogists. In this class I discussed the value of new technologies for genealogists, like those new USB thumb drives, some having as much as 256MB or memory, if you could pay for such. During these classes at genealogical events, I would discuss with the group new [...]
Family History Tech Toolbox: Cutting-Edge Tools to Make Your Family History Research Easier, Faster, and More Fun is not just a long title; rather, it is an apt description for this eBook by Paul Larsen. The book is a fully-illustrated, easy-to-learn guide to the tech tools and gadgets family historians want and need. From basic [...]
Last week we looked at a great webinar on CD from our own Leland Meitzler: Chasing Women: Finding Your Female Ancestors. This webinar is just one of many great webinars available from Legacy Family Tree. Their series of webinars, presented by professional genealogists, provide expert advice on areas from traditional genealogical research to make use [...]
Even though some technologies may become widely used, changes in those technologies require constant learning and adaptation. Sometimes, people just don’t need a certain technology when it becomes available, but later find a use for it. For others, we sometimes just forget how to do something and need a refresher. Having a resource, a guide, [...]
Years ago, I taught a class on technology for genealogists. In this class I discussed the value of new technologies for genealogists, like those new USB thumb drives, some having as much as 256MB or memory, if you could pay for such. During these classes at genealogical events, I would discuss with the group new [...]
The following news release was received from Matthew Deighton at Ancestry.com: 1000memories’ Online Photo Digitizing Technology Brings New Sharing Capabilities to Ancestry.com Users (PROVO, Utah) – Oct. 3, 2012 – Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM), the world’s largest online family history resource, announced today it has acquired 1000memories Inc., the San Francisco-based startup that has been [...]
The following is a Press Release from New Heritage: MyHeritage releases breakthrough Record Matching technology for family history Discoveries made easy: Millions of MyHeritage users to automatically receive relevant newspaper clippings and historical records, adding color to their family history PROVO, Utah & LONDON & TEL AVIV, Israel – September 19, 2012: MyHeritage, the world’s [...]
One of the worst feelings a person can experience is when their computer crashes and they realize they don’t have a backup of their data. I have gone through this myself. Worse, I have had to deliver the bad news to others who have asked me to fix their computer and all I can tell [...]
I took the following quote from a book review I did back in September, 2011: “Crash Course in Family History, 4th edition, is the ultimate blend of utility and beauty. This colorfully-illustrated and artistically-designed book is as eye catching as it is useful. With this 2010, forth edition, author Paul Larsen has listened to what [...]
Your Family History Tech Toolbox: Cutting-Edge Tools to Make Your Family History Research Easier, Faster, and More Fun is not just a long title; rather, it is an apt description for this eBook by Paul Larsen. The book is a fully-illustrated, easy-to-learn guide to the tech tools and gadgets family historians want and need. From [...]
A recent presentation at RootsTech focused on the “Genealogical Uses for QR Codes.” A article about the presentation and those genealogical uses appeared recently in the Deseret News. You can read an excerpt from that article, with a link to the full article, below. However, what do you know about QR codes? I found an [...]
You have heard it all before. When writable CDs first hit the market, companies were touting a 100 year life span for the new technology. However, it did not take long for genealogist or the public at large to realize these were inflated estimates if not out right lies. Test after test, and real world [...]
I’ve been using the FlipPal Scanner for several months – and it’s made scanning a real pleasure. I got started because I kept watching Walt Grady, Diane Miller, and others demonstrate them at conferences I’ve attended over the last year or more. I bought a unit about 6 months ago. Dale and I then had [...]
I just ran across a most interesting “top ten” list. It’s a list of technologies that the Angela Mulholland, with CTV.ca News, figures are on their way out. I’ll post just the list – with a few comments of my own – and without her excellent commentary. You’ll have to click over to read her [...]
RootsTech will take place on February 10 through February 12, 2011, here in Salt Lake City. The conference is billed as “A New Genealogy and Technology Conference to Define the Future,” and by all indications it will do just that. The line-up of keynote speakers is impressive. There are four! Shane Robison, Executive Vice President, [...]
