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MacFamilyTree 6.2.4 Update

Synium released version 6.2.4 of its Mac genealogy software, MacFamilyTree last Friday. It is said to contain some GEDCOM multimedia import fixes and stability improvements.

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January 2012 Update to Family Tree Maker for Mac 2

The Ancestry blog has news today of a set of fixes available now for Family Tree Maker for Mac 2. Here’s what the post says is fixed: Performance and stability improvements Improvements to resolve sync errors Improvements for handling downloaded media in synced trees Syncing of accepted and rejected hints Option to include/exclude Ancestry media [...]

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Holiday Sale 25% off Family Tree Maker 2012

Family Tree Maker 2012 is on sale starting today. A new copy is on sale for %25 off. An upgrade is discounted 30%. Click here to take advantage of the sale price on Family Tree Maker 2012. If you want more information first, see the GenealogyTools.com Family Tree Maker 2012 Buyer’s Guide. I don’t know [...]

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Comparison of Mac Genealogy Software Features

Comparing features helps when you’re choosing a new genealogy application. Seeing which ones support the features essential to your genealogy workflow and practice is also helpful. I just compiled a set of tables I hope you’ll find helpful in comparing features of Mac genealogy software. I published it on the Family Tree Maker for Mac [...]

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Comparison of PC Genealogy Software Features

When you’re choosing a new genealogy application it helps to compare the features. It’s also helpful to quickly see which ones support the features essential to your genealogy workflow and practice. I just compiled a set of tables I hope you’ll find helpful in comparing features of PC genealogy software. I published it on the [...]

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Ancestry iOS App 3.0.1 Update

Fire up the App Store! An update to version 3.0.1 of the Ancestry app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch is available. Here are the changes listed in the version notes: Shaky leaves Simple merge tool In app purchase of records Information automatically added to photos Changeable privacy settings Integrated feedback and support The note [...]

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Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 Pre-Sale and Release Date

Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 is available for purchase during a pre-sale. See what’s new, the release date, discount coupon code, and more on my Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 Buyer’s Guide page. There’s a link to place your order there too!

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Family Tree Maker for Mac Upgrade Release Date

Tana Pedersen mentioned the release date of the Family Tree Maker for Mac upgrade in an Ancestry.com blog post about the arrival of Family Tree Maker 2012. She wrote: For those of you interested in Family Tree Maker for Mac, a new version with TreeSync capability is slated to be released by the end of [...]

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Family Tree Maker 2012 Discount Coupon Code

Update: Sadly, this coupon code no longer works. You can still get 40% or 20% off by clicking on this link. I just found a 20% off coupon code. I tried applying it to the full and upgrade versions of Family Tree Maker 2012 and it worked! The full and upgrade versions are already on [...]

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Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 to Sync With Ancestry.com

Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 will include the ability to synchronize your tree with Ancestry.com (a function called TreeSync). This news is according to the Program Manager for Family Tree Maker (FTM). He had more to say in answer to my question about the PC and Mac feature inequality: We are very committed to [...]

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