VGS Latest News and Tips: June 8, 2017

Reminders:

Today: June 8, 2017

German Genealogy SIG Meeting

9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the Late Miona Recreation Center

Topic: "Open Discussion" Member success stories & brick walls plus updates on genealogical sites and methods.

Tomorrow: June 9, 2017

Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting

10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler Room at the Savannah Center

Topic: "DNA News"

Gen News:

Uncover The Heroines In Your History:

Ancestry
"When doing family research you’ll find that many records focus on the men of the family. But the lives of women were filled with details that are equally as compelling and enriching, and they can unlock key pieces of the past. Institutions and archives are a valuable place to start. Read our guide for insight on this important side of your family history."
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Getting to Know Our Ancestors Through a Record Timeline:

ancestorcloud
"What do I already know about my ancestors? It sounds kind of silly, but with information from various sources stored in different places, it’s easy for bits and pieces to fall through the cracks until we don’t really know what we already know. In order to remedy this and further focus my research I’ve introduced a simple tool into my research arsenal – a chronological records timeline."
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Beginners Guide To DNA And Genealogy:

FamilyHistory.Link
"There’s no doubt that DNA and genealogy is huge, with millions of people all around the world having tested already and using it as a new tool in the genealogy research toolbox. But there are still millions more who haven’t."
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Tech:

The Complete Guide to Speeding Up Your Virtual Machines:

How-to-Geek
"Virtual machines are demanding beasts, providing virtual hardware and running multiple operating systems on your computer at once. As a result, they can sometimes be a little slow. Here are some tips to help you squeeze every last drop of performance out of your virtual machine, whether you’re using VirtualBox, VMware, Parallels, or something else."
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How to Improve Handwriting Recognition on Your Windows 10 PC:

How-to-Geek
"Windows 10 lets you use handwriting input in any application, and many applications include full support for inking. Windows automatically attempts to learn your unique handwriting style when you write with a pen, but you can also train it manually to improve the system’s handwriting recognition."
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Education:

Tips for Researching British Ancestors:

Ancestral Findings
"Do you have British ancestors in your family tree? You’re in good company. As a former part of the British Empire, the vast majority of Americans whose families have been here for more than a generation have at least a little bit of British ancestry."
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