VGS Latest News & Tips: 2 May 2017

Reminder:
Tomorrow: May 3, 2017

French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting:

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

Gen News:

The Who, What, Where, and Why of Genetic Genealogy Testing:

LegacyTree Genealogists
"In this introduction to DNA testing for family history purposes, we’ll outline how DNA tests work, provide an explanation of the tests available and the companies that offer them, and finally, explain what results you can expect and how they can be used to answer family history questions."
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How to Find 4 Kinds of Family History Books Free on FamilySearch:

Family Tree Magazine
"Follow these search examples to find four different kinds of genealogy books in FamilySearch's online collection of digitized family history books."
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11 Things You Might Not Know About DNA:

MyHeritage
"In honor of DNA Day, here are 11 things about DNA that you may not have known:"
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Tech:

iPhone Won't Turn Off? Here's How to Fix That:

Lifewire
"If your iPhone won't turn off, you may be worried that your phone's battery is going to run out or that your iPhone is broken. Those are both valid concerns. An iPhone that's stuck on is a rare situation, but if it's happening to you, you need to understand what's going on so you can know how to fix it."
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How to Switch Windows Sound Outputs With a Hotkey:

How-to-Geek
"Windows is great at a lot of things. Handling its sound devices is not one of them. Despite the fact that most desktop PCs come with multiple sound output options (standard stereo, surround, front and rear, and so on), it’s still a pain to actually switch between them. Let’s see if we can change that."
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Education:

How to Order Your Ancestor’s Social Security Application:

Ancestral Findings Podcast
"Have you heard of Social Security applications as a means of genealogical research? If this is a new record source to you, here's what you need to know."
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