Articles about technology for genealogy.
Canva has been my favorite graphic design app for about five years now. It is so much easier to learn and use than Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, both of which are overkill for 99% of the design work I do for all of my teaching as well as my genealogy storytelling.
During lectures I gave this past August at my local genealogy society and at a conference, I polled the audience asking how many who are on Facebook had checked if there is an existing Facebook Group for their ancestral hometowns, and few people raised their hands. When I showed them the kind of information that I have obtained from one of my ancestral hometown Groups, they were amazed.
Are you a bit unsure what people mean when they talk about cloud computing? Does the thought of trusting the cloud make you nervous? Wondering how you can use it (or use it better) for your own genealogy work or for your society operations? Are you a cloud fan who is hoping to learn about the latest developments and trends?
I have a horrible memory and an obsession with staying organized–Evernote helps with both. This session covers the basics to get you up and running with Evernote, but also includes features, tips, and use cases from which experienced Evernote users will benefit as well.
Does Facebook have you frustrated and stumped? Still not sold on its usefulness? Are you an active Facebook user who wants to make sure you are getting the most out of it for your genealogy work?
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