Apple Announces Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

Apple has announced Mac OS X 10.8, aka Mac OS X Mountain Lion today, or rather the developer preview of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, which is the ninth major release of Mac OS X (don’t forget Mac OS X 10.0! – I know we try to forget Mac OS … Read more

Mac Genealogy FAQ updated for iPhones and iPads

I’ve updated the Mac Genealogy Software Frequently Asked Questions page and added a new page, in response to a question that was asked of me. The question was in regards to iPhone and iPad versions of Mac OS X genealogy software. Right now there are basically two dedicated iOS/iPhone OS … Read more

iPhones, iPod touches, iPads, and Genealogy

Return to Main Mac Genealogy Software FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Mac genealogy software and iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches. What Mac OS X genealogy applications currently support Apple’s iOS / iPhone OS platform, with dedicated genealogy programs for iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches? Right now there are two … Read more

Mac Genealogy Software Frequently Asked Questions

These are a selection of questions and answers that I frequently get here at MacGenealogy.org. Specific Mac genealogy applications: * FAQ – Family Tree Maker for Mac * FAQ – Personal Ancestral File (PAF) Migrating Between Windows and Mac or Mac Genealogy Applications * GEDCOM Files – Mac vs PC … Read more

Apple Magic Trackpad Announced

It’s been speculated about for a while, due to FCC filings and the like, but it’s finally here. Today, Apple introduced the Apple Magic Trackpad. It’s based on the same multi-touch technology behind current MacBook Pros and can either replace or simply compliment your existing mouse. It has a glass … Read more

MobileFamilyTree with Native iPad Support

Two weeks ago, there was a mention in MacFamilyTree 5.7.5 that native or full support for Apple’s new iPad would be coming to MobileFamilyTree. With version 2.5 of MobileFamilyTree, support for the iPad’s native resolution has been added. Updates to version 2.5: * First Version to fully support the iPad … Read more