VGS Latest News and Tips: May 18, 2017

Reminders:

Today: May 18, 2017

New England Genealogy SIG Meeting

Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center

Tomorrow: May 19, 2017

Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Topic: This meeting will be an "Open Discussion" session so bring lots of questions.  Mike Garvin will be the coordinator for this meeting.

Gen News:

FREE Access to ALL Pennsylvania Resources on AmericanAncestors.org (16-23 May 2017):

NEHGS"Starting at 12:01 a.m. (EDST) on Tuesday, May 16, through midnight (EDST) Tuesday, May 23, New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and American Ancestors will offer free access to many Pennsylvania genealogical resources on AmericanAncestors.org. For one week, family historians may search databases for Pennsylvanian ancestors and register for a free webinar on Pennsylvania genealogical research methods.  Additional educational resources and features provided by NEHGS on Pennsylvania genealogy will all be free for one week with registration as a free Guest Member on AmericanAncestors.org/Pennsylvania."
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Streamlining Your Family History with Family Tree Lite:

FamilySearch
"In recent years, FamilySearch has added a variety of tools that can both enrich your tree and make your research experience faster and more productive. You can attach photos, list sources—and attach or link to them—submit names directly to the temple, use record hints, search partner sites, and more. FamilySearch’s Family Tree mobile app carries these capabilities over to your phone or other mobile device. It’s truly amazing how much FamilySearch can do. But have you ever wished FamilySearch did less?"
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6 ‘Secret’ Google Search Tricks for Genealogy That’ll Help You Find Your Ancestors:

Family History Daily
"Most of us use Google search to look for our ancestors on a regular basis. After all, once we’re done searching our favorite family history sites directly, Google is our best bet for locating new records online."
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Tech:

How to Remotely Access Your Computer from Your Phone:

How-to-Geek
"There comes a time in nearly every computer user’s life when they need a file from their PC…and the PC isn’t nearby. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to remotely access your PC directly from your phone or tablet, making getting that missing file a piece of cake."
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How to Prevent Android from Geotagging Photos with Your Location:

How-to-Geek
"Every time you take a picture on your Android phone, it records specific data and codes it into the picture’s metadata. Part of that data includes the GPS location of where the photo was taken. While it’s easy to remove, there’s also a way to prevent Android from storing that info in the first place"
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Education:

Guest Books: A Genealogical Treasure Trove

Ancestral Findings
"In this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll show how to use the signatures in guest books you or your relatives may have inherited to further your own genealogical research."
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