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Research Tools for Genealogists

Evernote 3.0.6 Released

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Evernote is a note-taking/journaling/research software/scrapbooking application, actually there are lot more ways to describe it, but those are the main ones. It’s available on several desktop platforms – Macs, PCs/Windows, and Linux, not to mention a variety of mobile platforms … Continue reading →

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FAQ Added, Note-Taking Software Updated

Posted on August 21, 2010 by admin

Over the past few days, I’ve done a large update/revision of the Mac note-taking and journal software page. There was very little there before and now there is hopefully an up-to-date guide of sorts that can point you in the … Continue reading →

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Apple to Launch iRoots, iRoots Pro Genealogy Applications in 2007?

Posted on April 1, 2006 by admin

Could Apple be getting into the genealogy software and DNA testing market? Continue reading →

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Metes and Bounds 1.4.1

Posted on March 16, 2006 by admin

Sandy Knoll Software’s Metes and Bounds 1.4.1 is now available. Metes and Bounds is basically a Mac OS X land mapping or plotting applications that turns metes and bounds data into a plot map. Genealogists might be able to us it for plotting cemeteries, homesteads, other locations or items of geographical interest, etc. Version 1.4.0 was released in January and for some reason we missed it. Continue reading →

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Mac Friendly Genealogy Magazine: Your Family Tree

Posted on January 12, 2006 by admin

I came across an imported genealogy magazine in one of the chain bookstores that caught my eye (and my wallet). Depending on location, it is either called “Your Family History” or “Your Family Tree” – in the US it’s available through Amazon.com (link to Your Family Tree) however it’s pricey – $93 for 13 issues (keep in mind it is an imported magazine with genealogy software and records).

The thing that caught my eye (besides it being large with a bold cover) was that they made a very good attempt at being Mac-friendly, something that most genealogy magazines don’t try to do, at least those that come with genealogy software CDs/DVDs. They included Mac genealogy software and utilities, as well as records that could be searched on a Mac. Continue reading →

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