VGS Latest News & Tips: 28 January 2016

RootsTech 2016: 11 Essential Sessions for Beginner Family Historians
Crestleaf
"Are you attending RootsTech 2016? In just two weeks, the RootsTech 2016 family history conference and expo will kick off in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The following 11 RootsTech 2016 class offerings are perfect for beginner family historians, so be sure to register for these conference sessions today."
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How to Create and Sync Calendar Events in Windows 10:
How-to-Geek
"The Calendar app included with Windows 10 is a modern, universal app that integrates wonderfully with Mail and other Windows 10 apps. If you’re looking for a place in Windows 10 to manage your days, weeks, and months, here’s how to set up a Calendar in Windows 10’s Calendar app."
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3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mobile Device:
Lisa Louise Cook
"Ever feel like your tablet or smart phone is smarter than you? Here are 3 quick tips for getting the most out of your mobile device."
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Why Google Bought YouTube–And Why That’s Good for Genealogy!
Lisa Louise Cook
"Yes, YouTube makes it possible for anyone to share videos of all kinds, including genealogy-friendly content like:

• Original footage of events all the way back to the invention of the movie camera.
• Family history documentaries created by users that may include your family.
• Instructional videos that will help you become a better researcher, create a family heirloom, or learn the latest genealogy software.

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Merging Duplicate Individuals in an Ancestry Member Tree:
Ancestry
"This is a common problem. To begin finding duplicate individuals, it may be helpful to first locate duplicate individuals in your tree. The best way to search for this information is to go to the List of All People in your tree."
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This Day In History: 28 January
1547: Henry VIII of England dies and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son Edward VI.
1915: The U.S. Coast Guard is founded to fight contraband trade and aid distressed vessels at sea.
Formed by the merger of the "Revenue Cutter Service" and the "U.S. Life-Saving Service."
1955: The U.S. Congress passes a bill allowing mobilization of troops if China should attack Taiwan.
1706 Birthday: John Baskerville, inventor of the “hot-pressing” method of printing.