GEDCOM is a file format developed to enable moving genealogy data between software and platforms (like Mac, Windows, and Linux), through processes called export and import.
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Plenty of Fluids, Rest, and Genealogy
Doing family history research is a fine way to pass the time when one is sick. The sleuthing has the magical ability to fully absorb me, making time flow quickly and smoothly past. Under such conditions my symptoms are scarcely felt and the entire situation seems not so bad at all. It almost makes me want to be ill more often. Almost.
How to Name Files that Contain a Misspelled Name
Misspelled names are common in genealogy. Fortunately it’s easy to deal with if you follow a consistent, well thought out approach. What approach ought to be taken when the the name of a person in a file is wrong?
Ignoring the error by naming the file with only the correct spelling will make finding the reference in the content more difficult. On the other hand, naming the file with only the misspelled name will also make finding files about that person harder. Family history research is challenging enough without those complications. There is a simple solution.
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Secrets to Restoring Family Photos with iPhoto
How many faded, discolored, family photos do you have? Would you like to breath life back into them? Your Macintosh is built to excel at this kind of work. Let me show you how to quickly go from this:
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How to Consistently Locate Multimedia Files with Style
There’s a new way to locate media files on your Mac. Karelia Software just released iMediaBrowser. This little application lets you access your image, movie, and audio files the same way, regardless of the application with which you want to use them. For example, you can insert images of evidence into source citations using iMediaBrowser instead of the file chooser within your genealogy database application.
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