VGS Latest News & Tips: 5 April 2017

Reminders:
Today: April 5, 2017

French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting:

9:00 AM in the Julio Iglesias Room at the La Hacienda Recreation Center

Tomorrow: April 6, 2017

Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting:

1:00 PM in the Daytona Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Gen News:

6 Ways to Have a Better Library Visit:

Amy Johnson Crow
"Visiting the library is fun, but it’s more enjoyable when you feel like you’re making some progress with your research. Here are 6 tips to help you have a better library visit."
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How to Start Family Food Traditions from Scratch:

FamilySearch
"In my younger years, I found myself drawn to the exotic food traditions of those around me, feeling like my own food heritage was, well, unexciting. Compared to the standard American meals we ate at home, it seemed other people’s kitchens were brimming with rich culinary traditions, such as:"
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How to Use FamilySearch’s Mobile Apps:

FamilySearch
"With FamilySearch’s two mobile apps (the FamilySearch Tree app and the Memories app), you can take your family history with you anywhere you take your phone!"
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Tech:

How to Create a Vacation Away Message for (Almost) Any Email Account:

How-to-Geek
"If you are heading out of town, you might want to put a note on your email to let people know you won’t be available, or to contact somebody else while you’re away."
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How to Make Cortana Search with Google and Chrome Instead of Bing and Edge:

How-to-Geek
"Cortana in Windows 10 gives you a handy search box that’s always at your fingertips. Unfortunately, it forces you to use Microsoft Edge and Bing. Here’s how to make Cortana search using Google and your preferred web browser."
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Education:

Every Family Historian Should Focus On These Three Things:

Ancestral Findings
"Join me today as we talked about how to become a better genealogist. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, your research will improve if you focus on these three things."
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