After testing a few desktop genealogy applications for how well they handled GEDCOM files, it occurred to me that I should write an article about my testing philosophy and methodology, as well as some of the problems with complying with the GEDCOM … [Continue reading] about The Perils of Following the GEDCOM Standard (Updated 28 Apr 2016)
GenealogyTools Receives GeneaBlog Award for 2015
Tamura Jones, an expert on genealogy software, has awarded GenealogyTools.com his "Most Timely Practical Advice Series" award for our "Replacing Family Tree Maker" series. As the series author, I'm extremely pleased for our work to be recognized, … [Continue reading] about GenealogyTools Receives GeneaBlog Award for 2015
Why You Might Consider Combining Your Family Tree Maker Media Files into One Folder
While preparing my review of MacFamily Tree 7, I ran across an article on their website, "Switch from Family Tree Maker to MacFamilyTree and import your family tree." The section headed "Attention: Media file import" caught my attention. I don't … [Continue reading] about Why You Might Consider Combining Your Family Tree Maker Media Files into One Folder
Ancestry.com Retires Family Tree Maker: What Now?
We've all heard the news by now: Ancestry.com is retiring Family Tree Maker (FTM) after 26 years, at least 6 different owners, and 22 major versions for Windows (plus 4 for Mac). No, the sky isn't falling. This is a business decision on Ancestry's … [Continue reading] about Ancestry.com Retires Family Tree Maker: What Now?
GenealogyTools Membership-No PayPal Required
You can now use your credit card to purchase a GenealogyTools.com membership without having a PayPal account! Click the link to learn more about membership benefits and to join. … [Continue reading] about GenealogyTools Membership-No PayPal Required