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5 Clever Google Hacks to Jumpstart Your Genealogy Research

Google knows a lot about your ancestors if you know how to search for it. These 5 tips will help you get the most out of your Google genealogy research.

Google knows a lot about your ancestors if you know how to search for it. These 5 tips will help you get the most out of your Google genealogy research.

A word of caution, though – take care when you find other people’s family trees. It’s best to avoid copying information from other people’s genealogy unless they cite reliable sources. Otherwise, you have no way of verifying that the information is correct.…

April 17, 2018
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How to Unlock Ancestry’s Hidden Genealogy Research Records

Ancestry.com offers a mindblowing array of genealogy records, but you might be surprised to learn that not all of those records show up in a normal search.

Ancestry.com offers a mindblowing array of genealogy records, but you might be surprised to learn that not all of those records show up in a normal search.

The site also contains a large number of records that haven’t been indexed into the standard search function. These “browse-only” collections are mostly invisible to the average Ancestry user.

Some of these collections have been around for years, while others are new to the site.…

April 3, 2018
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Why You Need to Check Your Facebook Apps Now

You may not think you're paying anything for using Facebook, but you are. You're giving up gobs and gobs of personal information, often without even realizing it.

You may not think you’re paying anything for using Facebook, but you are.

You’re giving up gobs and gobs of personal information, often without even realizing it.

Facebook is once again in hot water for playing fast and loose with your personal information, regardless of your privacy settings. A company named Cambridge Analytica is at the center of the latest firestorm.…

March 27, 2018
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10 EBay Myths That Refuse to Die

Before you buy or sell on eBay, either again or for the first time, check out this list of eBay myths that stubbornly persist in many people's minds.

Founded in 1995, eBay has become a household name. The site has changed with the times and remains a vibrant, active marketplace with 1 billion live listings, 170 million active buyers and 391 app downloads.

Despite the site’s popularity, many folks really don’t know much about eBay. Before you buy or sell on eBay, either again or for the first time, check out this list of eBay myths that stubbornly persist in many people’s minds.…

March 20, 2018
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Family & KidsTechnology

10 Rules for Accepting Hints on Ancestry

How do you know when to accept hints on Ancestry.com? Here are 10 tips to help you decide how to deal with Ancestry hints.

Ancestry.com’s “hints” are one way the site tries to make genealogy research easy for beginners. While hints are often helpful, they’re also fraught with issues that can trick even experienced family historians.

How can you know how to handle Ancestry hints for the relatives in your family tree? Keep these 10 rules in mind before you accept them.

This post may contain affiliate links; please read my disclosure here.…

March 12, 2018
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Ancestry DNA and My Great-Grandmother’s Long Lost Brother

Ancestry DNA has opened up a whole new world in my genealogy research. The most exciting part has been finding relatives on my dad's side that I didn't know we had.

Ancestry DNA has opened up a whole new world in my genealogy research. The most exciting part has been finding relatives on my dad’s side that I didn’t know we had.

All four of my dad’s grandparents were Polish immigrants. They came to America through Ellis Island .

While I can trace my mom’s ancestors back to the Mayflower, I’ve had trouble tracing my paternal side any further than my great-grandparents.…

February 27, 2018
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10 Amazingly Clever Things for Senior Citizens to Ask Alexa

If you think your parents or grandparents wouldn't have any use for an Amazon Echo Dot, think again! Here are 10 amazing things for seniors to ask Alexa!
If you think your parents or grandparents would have no use for an Amazon Echo Dot with Amazon Alexa technology, you might want to reconsider.

When I asked for an Amazon Echo Dot a year ago for Christmas, I thought it was a frivolous request and wasn’t sure how I’d actually use it. Was I ever wrong!

Right away, my dad, who was visiting for the holidays, started asking questions of Alexa.…

January 23, 2018
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So-Called Genealogy Site You Need to Opt-Out of NOW!

This creepy, so-called genealogy website knows a lot about you and is free for anyone to access without any type of registration.

Be aware of one website that masquerades as a genealogy resource but instead provides a thoroughly creepy and in-depth listing of your personal information.

You can find a number of sites on the internet that offer to find personal information on just about anyone. Most of these sites provide minimal information without registering for an account and paying a fee.

Companies that run such sites scour thousands of public records to come up with a comprehensive listing on you.…

November 20, 2017
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How We Saved $1200+ by Cutting the Cord (and Still Watch Great Programming)

If you're looking for an easy way to save over $100 a month, look no further than your cable or satellite bill.

If you’re looking for an easy way to save over $100 a month, look no further than your cable or satellite bill. Your family can cut the cord on pay TV, save tons of money, and still watch quality TV.

In fact, most of the award-winning, highly acclaimed shows aren’t on network stations. They’re on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon or premium channels you buy without a pay TV subscription.…

October 31, 2017
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Home & DIYTechnology

Who Shouldn’t Have Ancestry DNA Testing

As fascinating as I've found Ancestry DNA, there are some folks who probably shouldn't have any type of ancestral DNA testing.

My Ancestry DNA test results have been an enormously fascinating addition to my many years of genealogy research. However, there are some folks who probably shouldn’t have any type of ancestral DNA testing.

Each ancestral DNA testing provider uses a different database and could potentially give you slightly different results. However, there are some things you can count on, no matter what company processes your DNA test.…

October 24, 2017
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