Software & Videos
The Official Unofficial Guide to Using Legacy Family Tree
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 Tipsby Geoffrey D. Rasmussen. This guide goes beyond being a simple how-to software manual. Incorporated into program walk through are real-life examples, which helps the reader not just learn the software but to understand how it can be best used to keep one’s family history records, notes, and media files. Inspirational stories will help keep the reader on track and “help lead you to one Genealogy Happy Dance after another.”
A Primer for the Master Genealogist
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 organized. The language is not overly technical; rather, the book was well written for the target audience, the average user. Visual examples are plentiful. Most visuals are labeled to match key bullet points in the text. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter, moving from basic concepts to more advanced features, developing a clear path to a successful user experience.
Put Your Family History on the Map
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 family history. This software package is a great add on to any genealogy database, allowing you to visually trace your family roots.
RootsMagic Webinars on CD, Volume I & RootsMagic Webinars on CD, Volume II
The folks at RootsMagic, one of the most popular genealogy programs on the market, use webinars to prove training and help for their user base. These webinars are available for free online. However, for those with slow or limited Internet connectivity, or who simply prefer to have a copy on hand, RootsMagic has provided a collection of their webinars on CD. There are currently two volumes in the collection.