Friday, May 26, 2017

VGS Latest News and Tips: May 26, 2017

Gen News:

DNA in Northampton – Synchronicity and Sculptures:

DNAeXplained"A cousin I discovered through DNA testing, Lisa, decided to embark an on adventure in England, but little did she know what an adventure it would be."
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Organize Your Digital Files: Tips From Genealogy Guy Drew Smith:

Amy Johnson Crow
"Quick — where is the image that you downloaded of your great-grandfather's will? How about the photo of your grandmother that you scanned or the GEDCOM that your cousin sent to you? Organizing digital files is a necessary task, but it can also be frustrating."
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Bowing Out: Ancestry Insider

Genealogy's Star
"Another one of the pillars of the genealogical blogging community is bowing out. The Ancestry Insider, for an unstated reason other than the time commitment involved, is saying goodbye."
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Tech:

How to Make Windows Troubleshoot Your PC’s Problems for You:

How-to-Geek
"Windows includes a variety of “troubleshooters” designed to quickly diagnose and automatically solve various computer problems. Troubleshooters can’t fix everything, but they’re a great place to start if you encounter a problem with your computer."
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10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow Mac:

How-to-Geek
"Macs can perform slowly, too. If your Mac seems to be running slower than it should, the variety of tips here should help you identify and fix the problem. As with a Windows PC, there are many reasons a Mac might be slow."
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Education:

What Are County History Books and How Can They Help With Your Genealogy?

Ancestral Findings
"County history books are usually useful genealogical resources. Here is what you need to know about county history books and where to find them, as well as what information you may find in them."
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