The Finder is the default application on an Apple Macintosh. It presents files, folders, disk drives, and network filesystems as well as launching applications for the user of the computer.
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What is a Screencast and How Can I Use One?
A screencast is a video recording of a computer screen, usually with audio narration. Often they use special effects to call attention to a specific area of the screen or to actions like mouse clicks and key-presses.
Screencasts are excellent for demonstrating computer software features and how tasks are accomplished. They are a helpful tool for learning how to use computers.
On this web site, the screencast videos are embedded in the articles and play within the browser window when the play button is clicked with the mouse. The playback can be controlled using buttons having the same icons as on modern VCRs and DVD players. Pausing and rewinding are helpful in following along with the video. Working along with the video is highly recommended because it aids comprehension and later recall.
The Secret To Naming Folders
Filing documents is tedious and it’s something genealogists must do. To make matters worse, it’s often difficult to find things after filing them away. At least it is until you learn this secret. [Read more…] about The Secret To Naming Folders
Genealogy File and Folder Organization System for Mac, Part 7
Your genealogy research often includes records of places. One of the difficulties of conducting genealogical research of a place is that place names change. Part of this is due to boundary changes. This issue affects you even if you’re only researching in the United States.
For example, Louisiana wasn’t always the state it is now. When it was the French colony of Louisiana it encompassed modern-day Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. If you had a relative in what is now called Michigan during the time of that colony, they were actually in Louisiana!
Changes to place names are no trouble for my recommended genealogy file and folder organization system for Mac.
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Genealogy File and Folder Organization System for Mac, Part 9
Many Mac users don’t know that folder icons can be changed. Using unique folder icons is important because it helps you to quickly find the desired folder without reading through a list of folder names. After a short time with new folder icons you will find navigating in the Finder takes less mental effort. What genealogist wouldn’t rather save brain power for pursuing elusive evidence? Changing icons is a medium difficulty task and it’s made easier by following along with the video below.
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