RootsMagic 6 has been “Share Certified” by FamilySearch for use with the new FamilySearch “Family Tree.” Family Tree has only been available to the general public for a short time, but I’ve already found it to be a great resource. Now that RootsMagic 6 is Share Certified, I’ll get all that much more use out [...]
Comparing genealogy software packages can be interesting and useful, especially if you’re just getting into genealogy. I’d like to have a dollar for every time someone has asked me which genealogy software program is the best. I now answer by telling folks that it’s the one you’re used to. I don’t know of any major [...]
Personal Historian 2 makes a fantastic addition to your genealogy software. Produced by the folks at Roots Magic, this software package helps the family historian bring their own life, along with the lives of others, to life through stories. There are few individuals who will sit and write their life story without prompt or assistance. [...]
You can literally put your family history on the map using Family Atlas. Created by the folks at RootsMagic, Family Atlas is a fun way to graphically show your family’s history. By easily importing your genealogy from RootsMagic, Legacy, Family Tree Maker, or by GEDCOM file, you can create an interactive world map of your [...]
Mathew Deighton, With Ancestry.com, sent out an announcement this morning letting us know that no new version of Family Tree Maker is coming out this year. Instead, they will do free upgrades for those using Family Tree Maker 2012. This is good news in my book. Simply releasing new versions for the sake of releasing [...]
PC World Magazine posted an online review of Family Tree Builder, by MyHeritage. Here is an excerpt: Editorial Review of Family Tree Builder Genealogy software Family Tree Builder is a helpful research tool for people who find it a daunting task to figure out the best way to link together all the information they collect [...]
Leister Productions has released Reunion 10, the latest version of their family history database software for Apple’s Macintoch platform; plus buddy apps for the iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. This release is considered a major upgrade over version 9, adding to and improving on the older version. Reunion’s List of Top New Features: Pictures Everywhere — [...]
Legacy Family Tree users will likely be interested in The Official Unofficial Guide to Using Legacy Family Tree: Plus Research Advice, News, Views and Technology Tips by Geoffrey D. Rasmussen. This guide was built from the knowledge, the tips, and even the tricks developed and shared over the years, much in the Legacy News blog. [...]
A Primer for the Master Genealogist was updated this past year in support of The Master Genealogist (TMG) version 8. If you are looking for a guide to using TMG then consider yourself lucky. This book is one of the best written software guides I have ever come across. The writing is concise and well [...]
RootsMagic has partnered with 15 genealogy bloggers who will be reporting at the RootsTech conference. Each blogger will place one of 15 clue words on their website. Genealogyblog is participating in the treasure hunt. You will find our clue word in the treasure box located somewhere in the right hand column. Just scroll down to [...]
Webinars have become popular among many genealogists. Bloggers, software vendors, professional researchers, and others use webinars to communicate with the genealogy community. Webinars provide interaction with an audience in an engaging manner. One excellent use of such interaction is for training. The folks at RootsMagic, one of the most popular genealogy programs on the market, [...]
The following news release was received from Bob Velke, with Wholly Genes Software. Family History Software Takes Another Leap Forward Columbia, Maryland – 21 December 2011 – Wholly Genes Software announces a major new release of its popular family history project manager, The Master Genealogist. The software, known by its users as “TMG,” is favored [...]
The following news release was written by RootsMagic staff: Latest Version of Personal and Family History Writing Software Now Available to the Public SPRINGVILLE, Utah. — September 28, 2011 — RootsMagic, Inc. today announced the official release of Personal Historian 2, the latest version of the ground-breaking computer software which helps you write the story [...]
Almost anyone who has spent any serious time in family history knows the name William Dollarhide. He has authored 13 books and countless articles. He has also spoken at over 700 national and local events and societies in almost every state in the country. Through his experience in working with his own family history records, [...]
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Offers Easy Access to FGS Services Including Radio, Blog and Webinars August 15, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the debut of its free mobile application for the iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad®. With the new FGS App, FGS resources and [...]
