VGS Latest News and Tips: 12 July 2017

Reminder:

Tomorrow: July 13, 2017

German Genealogy SIG Meeting

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

Topic: No formal presentation.  Concentration will be on member success stories & brick walls plus updates on genealogical sites and methods.

Gen News:

Ancestral DNA Percentages – How Much of Them is in You?

DNAeXplained
"One of the most common questions I receive, especially in light of the interest in ethnicity testing, is how much of an ancestor’s DNA someone “should” share."
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Registration Opens for the 2017 Virtual APG PMC:

Abundant Genealogy
"For APG members who can’t make the trip to Washington, D.C., in person, the Virtual Professional Management Conference brings the conference to you! APG offers three days of live-streamed presentations you can access from anywhere. Registration is now open in the Members Only section of the APG website, https://www.apgen.org.:
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25 Free Family History Sites You Don’t Want to Miss:

Family History Daily
"Check out the list below for 25 free genealogy sites from across the globe (find 50 more here) and, as usual, thanks to the dedicated volunteers who make these resources possible!"
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FTM 2017 – New Tree Safety Features:

MacKiev Software
"Here are three newly implemented features designed to prevent accidental deletion of people from your trees."
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Tech:

How To Rip DVDs with VLC:

How-to-Geek
"There are many ways to rip a DVD to your computer, but if you’re looking for the most straightforward option, VLC is easy and free. Besides, you probably already have VLC on your computer (and if you don’t, you should). Here, we’ll show you the quick and easy way to rip DVDs to your computer using VLC."
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How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows:

How-to-Geek
"Duplicate file finders scan your hard drive for unnecessary duplicated files and help you remove them, freeing up space. Here are our picks for the best duplicate file finders, whether you’re looking for something easy to use, an application you may already have installed, or a powerful tool with the most advanced filters."
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Education:

Can’t Find the Grave? Alternative Locations for Burial Places for Your Ancestors:

Ancestral Findings
"Looking for the headstones of your ancestors is a primary part of genealogy. What do you do if you can't find one? Here are some answers."
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Webinar Reminder:

Google Books: The Tool You Should Use Every Day!

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"25 million digitized and searchable free books are at your fingertips. Learn how to make the most of this goldmine chock full of historical data! "
Today, July 12, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Lisa Louise Cooke
Learn more or Register for this webinar...