Tuesday, July 4, 2017

VGS Latest News and Tips: 4 July 2017

Gen News:

Time Out! Why Even Long-Time Genealogists Need a Break:

LegacyTree Genealogists

"Brick Walls... Here are some tips and tricks for taking a break from your discouraging research roadblock."
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Tuesday's Tip - How I use.... Spreadsheets for Genealogy:

Full Circle
"As an accountant I have spent many years using spreadsheets so as a genealogist I haven't changed very much as I use Microsoft Excel all the time. This week I've decide to share a few of the ways I use Spreadsheets for Genealogy"
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5 Photos You Should Take at the Cemetery:

Amy Johnson Crow
"It’s sad — and rather frustrating — to go to a cemetery, take some photos, and realize when you get home that those photos don’t really help you. (It’s especially frustrating when you’re not able to get back to take more photos.) To help ease the frustration, here are 5 cemetery photos that you should get in the habit of taking every time:"
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Tech:

How to Download Netflix TV Shows and Movies for Offline Viewing:

Lifewire
"Netflix's extensive lineup of commercial-free, on-demand TV show episodes and movies makes it super convenient to watch something anywhere, anytime."
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How to Report a Facebook Post:

How-to-Geek
"While Facebook is more personal than Twitter—you’re less likely to get into a shouting match with a random, anonymous stranger—it isn’t without its problems. Since everyone is using their real names, or at least real identities, it’s easier for abuse to get more personal."
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Education:

Tricks for Finding the Unknown Burial Location of an Ancestor:

Ancestral Findings
"Are you searching for the burial location of an ancestor and can't seem to find it? Join me on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll show you three tried and true techniques for tracking it down."
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