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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. … [Continue reading]

The Secret to Standardized Source Citation Ratings in Family Tree Maker 2012 and Mac 2

Using standardized source citation ratings in Family Tree Maker can help you make solid conclusions about facts. You've probably heard of original versus derivative sources, primary versus secondary information, and direct versus indirect evidence. … [Continue reading]

Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 and 2012 Feature Comparison

Wondering what's in Family Tree Maker 2012 and not in Family Tree Maker for Mac 2? I've got the answer for you. I took the Family Tree Maker columns from the Mac Genealogy Software Feature Comparison and PC Genealogy Software Feature Comparison … [Continue reading]

Source Citation Find and Replace in Reunion for Mac

People with Found Detail Window from Reunion for Mac Genealogy Software

Finding and replacing text in your family file is irregularly needed, but can save you time when you can use it. Turning over this tedious task to Reunion makes more family history research time available to you. That is, provided you carefully … [Continue reading]

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 … [Continue reading]

How to Tab Backward Between Fields in Reunion for Mac

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Sometimes you tab beyond the field you were after, right? Do you know how to go back without your hands leaving the keyboard? If so, great! No need to read this quick tip. You can easily tab backward by holding down the shift key then pressing the … [Continue reading]

How to Backup A Reunion Family File

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Are you regularly backing up your Reunion family files? Making a backup is important for more than protecting your precious research in the event of hard drive failures and catastrophes. Be sure to make a copy of your family file before making … [Continue reading]

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 … [Continue reading]

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 … [Continue reading]

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 … [Continue reading]