Category Archives: Mac OS X Supplemental

Mac OS X Supplemental Applications – Useful Applications that aren’t necessarily Genealogy Related.

Birthdaybook 3.4

Posted on April 20, 2006 by admin

Birthdaybook, the Applescript application that collects and reminds you of upcoming birthdays, has been updated (version 3.4), to correct some errors from the migration to a Universal Binary. It integrates with Address Book and iCal, and can generate lists to be printed out as well.

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Records Manager 2.9.2

Posted on March 29, 2006 by admin

John Woodward has updated Records Manager extensively since we last mentioned it. Records Manager is MacOS X software that allows you to collect important records (such as bank statements or receipts) in a database and allow for easy addition of new records, easy access to existing records, and optional automatic backup of the database. Think of it as a replacement for a file cabinet but with easier filing and retrieval. You can optionally encrypt your records with 128-bit AES encryption to keep them secure. It costs $24 and requires Mac OS X 10.2.8. Continue reading →

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Reunion Planner X 6.4

Posted on February 25, 2006 by admin

Reunion Planner X 6.4 is available. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a reunion planning application. It runs on either MacOS or Mac OS X (there is a Windows version available). It’s $59.95 with a demo available for download. They also have a service to translate reunion information from a spreadsheet. Continue reading →

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ohmiGene 0.90 beta fc1

Posted on January 27, 2006 by admin

ohmiGene beta 0.90 fc1 (FC = Final Candidate/Release Candidate) is now available. It’s almost ready for production and real-world use. A lot of work was done on importing and exporting GEDCOMs, including work on submissions/LDS issues. Large files can take a little time to import. Continue reading →

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Google Earth for Mac

Posted on January 11, 2006 by admin

Google Earth for Mac OS X

Google Earth: Want to know more about a specific location? Dive right in — Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips. Fly from space to your neighborhood. Type in an address and zoom right in. Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions. Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings. Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations.
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