VGS Latest News and Tips: 14 July 2017

Reminder:
Today: July 14, 2017

Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Rhett Butler Room at the Savannah Center

Topic: "Using Third Party Online Tools"

Gen News:

Using DNA in Your Genealogy: Tips from Blaine Bettinger:

Amy Johnson Crow
"DNA is a powerful tool to use in our genealogy research. It can also feel incredibly overwhelming. I sat down with Blaine Bettinger, the Genetic Genealogist, for his tips on how to get started, what to keep in mind, and how to work through all of those matches that we have."
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5 Steps to Proving an Ancestor Is Related to You:

Rootstech
"In her RootsTech 2017 Presentation, Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry, talked about the Genealogical Proof Standard and quoted a statement from the Board for Certification of Genealogists: “Proof is a fundamental concept in genealogy. In order to merit confidence, each conclusion about an ancestor must have sufficient credibility to be accepted as proved.”
But what does this mean for you?
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Interview Questions:

Ancestry
"Here is a list of questions that can serve as prompts for your personal history, or as the basis for an interview of a family member."
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Tech:

Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: How Much Better Is a Wired Connection?

How-to-Geek
"Wi-Fi is obviously more convenient than wired Ethernet cables, but Ethernet still offers significant advantages. Join us as we take a look at the pros and cons of wired and wireless connections."
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How to Disable the New Transparency Effects in Windows 10:

How-to-Geek
"With Microsoft’s new Fluent Design, announced alongside the Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 is gaining more and more transparency—or, technically, translucency. If you don’t like this effect, you can flip a switch to disable transparency in all parts of Windows 10, from the taskbar and Start menu to apps like Calculator and People."
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Education:

How to Use Google Chrome to Identify Old Photos and Images for Genealogy and Family History:

Genealogy Gems
"Here's how to use Google Chrome to identify some of your photos and imagesfor family history and genealogy research. Google Chrome attempts to match the image you upload to other images on the web. This is great for distinct or well-known images, such as a location or perhaps an important person in your family tree."
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Webinar Reminder:

Tips for Snapping Pics: How to Take Perfect Family Photographs

Legacy Family Tree Webinars
"Make your next family portrait the one you will be proud to hang on the wall or mail for the holidays. Learn from professional photographer, Jared Hodges, how to compose and shoot the perfect shot. You will learn about proper lighting, the right poses, what to wear, and more."
Friday, July 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jared Hodges
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