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MacFamilyTree 7.2.1 Released, 50% off Sale
MacFamilyTree 7.2 was recently released. MacFamilyTree 7.2 is a huge upgrade to the popular OS X genealogy application, which also has an iOS component – MobileFamilyTree, that is able to sync/share...
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Heredis 2014 3.3.0 Released
Heredis 2014, version 3.3.0 released. Heredis is a cross-platform (Mac/OS X and Windows, along with iOS versions) genealogy program. Heredis 2014 3.3.0 has an improved interface, including various...
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Apple Event: 12pm Central, 10am Pacific
Just a reminder – In about 40 minutes, 1pm Easter, 12pm Central, 10am Pacific, Apple will be holding a major event/announcement, expected to focus on the following: iPhone 6 (including larger screen)...
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MacBridge for RootsMagic 6 Announced
Two major announcements for fans of RootsMagic – one, as has been mentioned/hinted at in the past, the folks behind RootsMagic are working on an OS X-native version of RootsMagic, the popular Windows...
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MacUser Magazine Closing After 30 Years
MacUser magazine will be shutting down as the February 2015 issue is released. It was started in the UK in 1985 by Felix Dennis (who passed away last year), and was a magazine that I enjoyed, at least...
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Jan 21, 2015 Updates: LastPass for Mac, CrashPlan, iPhoto Library Manager
Three interesting updates/releases for Mac users – LastPass, the password manager, has finally been released for OS X users, and iPhoto Library Manager 4.1.11 and CrashPlan 3.7 (a cross-platform...
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MacGenealogy.org is Back
I’ve said it before, but it’s happening, the site is about to undergo a major redesign over the next few days, and all information will be updated and better organized, along with quite a few new...
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Family Tree Builder 7.0 for Mac
Family tree Builder 7.0 for Mac was made available last week. You can read the announcement here, and I’ll be doing an in-depth look at it later this week. It’s exciting news, as many people use...
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Dropbox Dropping Support for OS X 10.4 – 10.5
This is kind of a Big Deal for Mac users who are using older Macs running OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard), particularly those who are still using PowerPC-based Macs. As of May 18, 2015, Dropbox...
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OS X Yosemite 10.10.2, New Features for Photos for iCloud Beta
First off, AppleInsider has a few new details about the current Photos for OS X beta. Manual image zoom controls have been added to iCloud.com, as well as email sharing. Photos for OS X will launch...
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TUAW Ceasing Publication on Tuesday
Another bit of sad news to bring you – TUAW, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, is ceasing publication this coming Tuesday, February 3, 2015. The parent company, AOL (yes, that AOL) is folding TUAW and the...
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Google Earth Pro is Free!
As of a few days ago, Google Earth Pro is now free. Google Earth Pro is a mapping/virtual globe/geographical application and service which used to cost $399 per year, and is obviously the “pro” version...
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Need an Older Version of MacFamilyTree?
I’m in the process of fixing over 350 broken links and over 440 redirects on MacGenealogy.org (11 years worth of articles/links) as a part of the website overhaul/relaunch, and in the process I found...
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Family Tree Maker 3 (Mac) Version 22.2.4
Technically it’s version 22.2.4.781 or 22.2.4.782 (depending on whether you are installing from Ancestry.com or from Apple’s Mac App Store), but a major new version of Family Tree Maker 3 was recently...
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Have an Apple TV? Stream RootsTech 2015 to your HDTV!
If you are wanting to watch some of the sessions that are being streamed from RootsTech 2015, and you have an Apple TV and a compatible device, it’s very easy to stream to your HDTV, thanks to AirPlay....
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Practical Citation for Reunion 10, Family Tree Maker 3 available on Kindle
Ben Sayer at Genealogy Tools, and more importantly, Practical Citation, has released on the Kindle platform (compatible with Macs, iPads, etc., see below), two important books for Mac fans of Reunion...
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MacFamilyTree 7.3.3, MobileFamilyTree 7.3.3 Released
The Mac genealogy program, MacFamilyTree 7, and its companion iOS genealogy app for the iPad/iPhone and iPod touch, MobileFamilyTree, have both been updated to version 7.3.3. This is a minor fix,...
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Apple Spring Forward/March 2015 Event
Apple’s “Spring Forward” event for March of 2015 is set to start in about 10 minutes (10am Pacific, noon CST, 1pm EST). Of course, the Apple Store is down ahead of the event. Obviously, Apple’s Watch...
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Heredis 2015 will be out in April
Heredis 2015 will be out on April 8, 2015. I don’t have any specifics yet (those will be released on April 8)., but I can tell you that should you purchase Heredis 2014 between now and April 7 (through...
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Ancestry.com Celebrates April 23 with 20% off DNA Test
I normally don’t run sales deals on MacGenealogy.org that aren’t tied directly to software, but this is a good deal, and doesn’t happen too often – Ancestry.com is running a 20% discount on...
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