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Thomas MacEntee

Bonus webinars DNA Testing Down Under Series Google Historical Records Census Records, City Directories, Homestead Act of 1862, Military Records, War of 1812 Newspapers Methodology and Skills Brick Walls, Copyright, Planning Miscellaneous MyHeritage MyHeritage LIVE 2018, MyHeritage One-Day Genealogy Seminar, May 15, 2019 Organization Photos and Digital Images Photographs Places and Ethnicities United States Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin Software Dropbox, Evernote, Excel, Facebook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Slack Technology Backing Up, Blogging, General, Mind Mapping, Pinterest, Privacy, Social Media, VPN, Wearables, Wikis, Windows 10, WolframAlpha TechZone Webtember Writing and Publishing E-Books

What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more. Thomas has over 42 years of experience researching family history.

Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High Definition Genealogy. Currently Thomas shares many of his articles and videos for free at the popular Genealogy Bargains website!

Thomas describes himself as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics who has finally figured out what he does best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. Thomas is a big believer in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.

Thomas's Upcoming Live Webinars (2)

Miscellaneous
Genealogy A to Z: A Trivia Adventure
Thomas MacEntee
Fri, April 14 2023: 2:00 UTC
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Genealogy A to Z: A Trivia Adventure
Fri, April 14 2023: 2:00 UTC
Trivia contests seem to be all the rage now. But if you were ever a fan of the television show Jeopardy or the game Trivial Pursuit, here’s a way to test your genealogy knowledge. With genealogy expert Thomas MacEntee as presenter, you can participate in a fun, fast paced, and educational genealogy trivia game. Every participant will receive a handout at the END of the adventure complete with genealogy trivia questions and answers!
Miscellaneous
Genealogy A to Z: A Trivia Adventure
Thomas MacEntee
Trivia contests seem to be all the rage now. But if you were ever a fan of the television show Jeopardy or the game Trivial Pursuit, here’s a way to test your genealogy knowledge. With genealogy expert Thomas MacEntee as presenter, you can participate in a fun, fast paced, and educational genealogy trivia game. Every participant will receive a handout at the END of the adventure complete with genealogy trivia questions and answers!
Fri, April 14 2023: 2:00 UTC
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Miscellaneous
Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island
Thomas MacEntee
Wed, September 20 2023: 18:00 UTC
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Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island
Wed, September 20 2023: 18:00 UTC
Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room™? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room™ turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door. Genealogy methodology concepts will be summarized before announcing who escaped first! The Case of Frank Woodhull: The Only Name Change at Ellis Island. You may have heard in a family story that a family’s surname or even a person’s given name was changed upon arrival in the United States at Ellis Island. This “urban legend” has been discussed and debunked for decades in the genealogy community. Since an immigrant’s name MUST match the ship’s manifesto, most name changes took place AFTER the person was successfully admitted. The change could have been done simply by adopting a new name or by selecting a new name during the citizenship process. But … there is ONE case of a name change of an immigrant at Ellis Island and that person is Frank Woodhull who arrived at New York City on October 4th, 1908. Follow an amazing research journey with twists and turns and you’ll find out how Woodhull lived under an assumed name in the United States for almost 15 years before his fateful return to the US from a holiday in England.
Miscellaneous
Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island
Thomas MacEntee
Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room™? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room™ turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door. Genealogy methodology concepts will be summarized before announcing who escaped first! The Case of Frank Woodhull: The Only Name Change at Ellis Island. You may have heard in a family story that a family’s surname or even a person’s given name was changed upon arrival in the United States at Ellis Island. This “urban legend” has been discussed and debunked for decades in the genealogy community. Since an immigrant’s name MUST match the ship’s manifesto, most name changes took place AFTER the person was successfully admitted. The change could have been done simply by adopting a new name or by selecting a new name during the citizenship process. But … there is ONE case of a name change of an immigrant at Ellis Island and that person is Frank Woodhull who arrived at New York City on October 4th, 1908. Follow an amazing research journey with twists and turns and you’ll find out how Woodhull lived under an assumed name in the United States for almost 15 years before his fateful return to the US from a holiday in England.
Wed, September 20 2023: 18:00 UTC
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Thomas's Webinars (83)

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Technology
Tech with Thomas
Thomas MacEntee
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Tech with Thomas
Having trouble getting SOLID and TRUSTWORTHY advice about genealogy technology? Need to purchase a new scanner, printer, or external hard-drive? Do you need more information before you move to “The Cloud” or even a VPN? Join genealogy author and educator Thomas MacEntee as he answers YOUR QUESTIONS in this LIVE…
Technology
Tech with Thomas
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Free
Thomas MacEntee
1.7K views
Having trouble getting SOLID and TRUSTWORTHY advice about genealogy technology? Need to purchase a new scanner, printer, or external hard-drive? Do you need more information before you move to “The Cloud” or even a VPN? Join genealogy author and educator Thomas MacEntee as he answers YOUR QUESTIONS in this LIVE…
Fri, October 29 2021: 18:00 UTC
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1:09:59
Methodology and SkillsWebtember
The Mysterious Death of Anna T. McPhillips
Thomas MacEntee
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The Mysterious Death of Anna T. McPhillips
Can a mysterious family photo with a cryptic message on the back lead you to an amazing story of love and loss? Starting with a family photo, learn how you can plan your genealogy research to find out more information about the photo’s subject including vital record information, newspaper articles, and even circumstances that you might not expect! You’ll also learn how to track your research and use solid research methodology to evaluate records.
Methodology and SkillsWebtember
The Mysterious Death of Anna T. McPhillips
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Thomas MacEntee
2.6K views
Can a mysterious family photo with a cryptic message on the back lead you to an amazing story of love and loss? Starting with a family photo, learn how you can plan your genealogy research to find out more information about the photo’s subject including vital record information, newspaper articles, and even circumstances that you might not expect! You’ll also learn how to track your research and use solid research methodology to evaluate records.
Fri, September 24 2021: 0:00 UTC
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49:33
Miscellaneous
Street Names and Numbers: Grid Changes, Renaming, and More
Thomas MacEntee
2.9K views
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Street Names and Numbers: Grid Changes, Renaming, and More
Have you ever wondered if there was more to an ancestor’s home address or workplace address? Did you know that in the early 20th century many US cities reconfigured their “grid” resulting in new addresses? Do you know why certain streets simply seem to “disappear”? There’s more to street naming…
Miscellaneous
Street Names and Numbers: Grid Changes, Renaming, and More
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Thomas MacEntee
2.9K views
Have you ever wondered if there was more to an ancestor’s home address or workplace address? Did you know that in the early 20th century many US cities reconfigured their “grid” resulting in new addresses? Do you know why certain streets simply seem to “disappear”? There’s more to street naming…
Fri, April 9 2021: 0:00 UTC
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55:20
Miscellaneous
Genealogy Escape Room
Thomas MacEntee
13.9K views
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Genealogy Escape Room
Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room turns the typical webinar format upside…
Miscellaneous
Genealogy Escape Room
CC
Thomas MacEntee
13.9K views
Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room turns the typical webinar format upside…
Wed, January 27 2021: 19:00 UTC
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4:43
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Use Two-Factor Authentication for Added Security
Thomas MacEntee
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Use Two-Factor Authentication for Added Security
More and more genealogy apps and websites, like Ancestry, are moving to Two-Factor Authentication to prevent account hacking and secure user privacy. Learn how this added layer of security works.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Use Two-Factor Authentication for Added Security
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Thomas MacEntee
654 views
More and more genealogy apps and websites, like Ancestry, are moving to Two-Factor Authentication to prevent account hacking and secure user privacy. Learn how this added layer of security works.
Fri, November 27 2020: 18:00 UTC
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2:13
Bonus webinarsTechZone
An Easy Trick to Split PDF Pages
Thomas MacEntee
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An Easy Trick to Split PDF Pages
What do you do with a large, multi-page PDF when you only need one or two pages? If you use Windows 10, you won’t believe this easy solution that’s been sitting right under your nose all this time.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
An Easy Trick to Split PDF Pages
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Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
What do you do with a large, multi-page PDF when you only need one or two pages? If you use Windows 10, you won’t believe this easy solution that’s been sitting right under your nose all this time.
Fri, October 30 2020: 18:00 UTC
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Advanced
1:14:18
Technology
Introduction to VPNs
Thomas MacEntee
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Introduction to VPNs
You may have heard other genealogists talking about a VPN . . . so what is it, how does it work, and why should you be interested? VPN is a Virtual Private Network and allows you to keep all your Internet searching as well as data use from prying eyes.
Technology
Introduction to VPNs
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Thomas MacEntee
8.9K views
You may have heard other genealogists talking about a VPN . . . so what is it, how does it work, and why should you be interested? VPN is a Virtual Private Network and allows you to keep all your Internet searching as well as data use from prying eyes.
Wed, September 23 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:10:33
Software
Slack for Genealogy Projects
Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
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Slack for Genealogy Projects
Whether you’re a professional genealogist trying to manage multiple clients and projects or just trying to juggle your own personal research, you may need to move beyond your current management tools. Slack is a FREE online collaboration hub (web-based and app) that is used by major corporations as well as…
Software
Slack for Genealogy Projects
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Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
Whether you’re a professional genealogist trying to manage multiple clients and projects or just trying to juggle your own personal research, you may need to move beyond your current management tools. Slack is a FREE online collaboration hub (web-based and app) that is used by major corporations as well as…
Wed, August 26 2020: 0:00 UTC
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38:52
Bonus webinarsPhotos and Digital Images
Metadata for Digital Images
Thomas MacEntee
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Metadata for Digital Images
What if you could store information about a file such as a description, the author, keywords, etc., and associate it with the file so it is always available? What if you could easily search on your computer for all photos with a certain person in them? By using a file’s…
Bonus webinarsPhotos and Digital Images
Metadata for Digital Images
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Thomas MacEntee
4.7K views
What if you could store information about a file such as a description, the author, keywords, etc., and associate it with the file so it is always available? What if you could easily search on your computer for all photos with a certain person in them? By using a file’s…
Fri, June 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:26:42
Technology
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More Tech with Thomas
Thomas MacEntee
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More Tech with Thomas
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Technology
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More Tech with Thomas
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Thomas MacEntee
4.9K views
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Fri, May 29 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:14:55
Technology
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—Tech with Thomas
Thomas MacEntee
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—Tech with Thomas
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions, your DNA questions, and your Legacy software questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee, Diahan Southard, and Geoff Rasmussen. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Technology
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—Tech with Thomas
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Thomas MacEntee
6.7K views
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions, your DNA questions, and your Legacy software questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee, Diahan Southard, and Geoff Rasmussen. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Fri, May 8 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:25:32
Down Under SeriesTechnology
Smarter Search Strategies for Genealogy
Thomas MacEntee
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Smarter Search Strategies for Genealogy
The majority of genealogists begin their research online and often become frustrated with the lack of results. The cause might not be a lack of records at the specific site but the manner in which you’re performing the search! While basic search techniques work on all the major genealogy sites…
Down Under SeriesTechnology
Smarter Search Strategies for Genealogy
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Thomas MacEntee
13.8K views
The majority of genealogists begin their research online and often become frustrated with the lack of results. The cause might not be a lack of records at the specific site but the manner in which you’re performing the search! While basic search techniques work on all the major genealogy sites…
Tue, May 5 2020: 0:00 UTC
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45:58
Historical Records
The Coded Census: Deciphering US Census
Thomas MacEntee
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The Coded Census: Deciphering US Census
Specifically we’ll cover the 1910 to 1950 US Census Population Schedules and the various codes employed. In addition, we’ll review the various census enumerator instructions to determine other notations and marks on the population schedules.
Historical Records
The Coded Census: Deciphering US Census
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Thomas MacEntee
9.3K views
Specifically we’ll cover the 1910 to 1950 US Census Population Schedules and the various codes employed. In addition, we’ll review the various census enumerator instructions to determine other notations and marks on the population schedules.
Fri, March 13 2020: 0:00 UTC
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3:21
Bonus webinarsTechZone
How Much is that Worth? The Historical Value of U.S. Currency
Thomas MacEntee
963 views
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How Much is that Worth? The Historical Value of U.S. Currency
Learn to convert historical U.S. dollar currency to discover what it would be worth today using the app Wolfram Alpha.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
How Much is that Worth? The Historical Value of U.S. Currency
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Thomas MacEntee
963 views
Learn to convert historical U.S. dollar currency to discover what it would be worth today using the app Wolfram Alpha.
Fri, February 28 2020: 0:00 UTC
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2:09
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word: Show-Hide Button
Thomas MacEntee
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Microsoft Word: Show-Hide Button
Don't turn off the show-hide button! It can help you understand your Word documents better.
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word: Show-Hide Button
Thomas MacEntee
972 views
Don't turn off the show-hide button! It can help you understand your Word documents better.
Mon, December 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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4:29
Bonus webinarsGoogleTechZone
Google Alerts: Get Notified of New Content on Google
Thomas MacEntee
2.6K views
Google Alerts: Get Notified of New Content on Google
Do you often search for surnames or other genealogy info on a regular basis to see if there is new information? And then how do you tell what is new and what you’ve already seen? Make Google work for you with Google Alerts . . . a way to receive…
Bonus webinarsGoogleTechZone
Google Alerts: Get Notified of New Content on Google
Thomas MacEntee
2.6K views
Do you often search for surnames or other genealogy info on a regular basis to see if there is new information? And then how do you tell what is new and what you’ve already seen? Make Google work for you with Google Alerts . . . a way to receive…
Mon, December 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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2:17
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word Tip: Non-Breaking Space
Thomas MacEntee
599 views
Microsoft Word Tip: Non-Breaking Space
Ever have a date or a name split across two lines of text? Use Microsoft Word’s Non-Breaking Space shortcut to ensure that specific text stays together on the same line.
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word Tip: Non-Breaking Space
Thomas MacEntee
599 views
Ever have a date or a name split across two lines of text? Use Microsoft Word’s Non-Breaking Space shortcut to ensure that specific text stays together on the same line.
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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2:03
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Format Painter
Thomas MacEntee
643 views
Microsoft Word tip: Format Painter
What if there was a way to copy the formatting of a hearing or a paragraph and “magically” apply it to other parts of your document? Learn the power of the Format Painter tool in Microsoft Word.
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Format Painter
Thomas MacEntee
643 views
What if there was a way to copy the formatting of a hearing or a paragraph and “magically” apply it to other parts of your document? Learn the power of the Format Painter tool in Microsoft Word.
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:52
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Paste Special
Thomas MacEntee
920 views
Microsoft Word tip: Paste Special
Tired of copying and pasting text from PDFs or websites only to have an ugly mess requiring lots of reformatting? Paste Special is a Microsoft Word function that “strips out” formatting saving you time and formatting frustration!
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Paste Special
Thomas MacEntee
920 views
Tired of copying and pasting text from PDFs or websites only to have an ugly mess requiring lots of reformatting? Paste Special is a Microsoft Word function that “strips out” formatting saving you time and formatting frustration!
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:24
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Line Break
Thomas MacEntee
547 views
Microsoft Word tip: Line Break
How do you add a line or lines in a Microsoft Word paragraph without creating a new paragraph? Learn how to insert a Line Break which will retain your formatting but create a new line within a paragraph.
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Word tip: Line Break
Thomas MacEntee
547 views
How do you add a line or lines in a Microsoft Word paragraph without creating a new paragraph? Learn how to insert a Line Break which will retain your formatting but create a new line within a paragraph.
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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2:34
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Paste Special
Thomas MacEntee
796 views
Microsoft Excel tip: Paste Special
Copying a table of numbers or text into a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet often has messy results. Understand how the Paste Special function can strip out unnecessary formatting saving you time and frustration!
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Paste Special
Thomas MacEntee
796 views
Copying a table of numbers or text into a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet often has messy results. Understand how the Paste Special function can strip out unnecessary formatting saving you time and frustration!
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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2:06
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Adding a Line Within a Cell
Thomas MacEntee
928 views
Microsoft Excel tip: Adding a Line Within a Cell
What happens when you hit “Enter” when typing within a cell in a spreadsheet? You end up in a new cell. So how do you create a new line within a cell? Learn the secret shortcut for a Line Break in Microsoft Excel!
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Adding a Line Within a Cell
Thomas MacEntee
928 views
What happens when you hit “Enter” when typing within a cell in a spreadsheet? You end up in a new cell. So how do you create a new line within a cell? Learn the secret shortcut for a Line Break in Microsoft Excel!
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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2:25
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Linking Without Making a Mess
Thomas MacEntee
1.1K views
Microsoft Excel tip: Linking Without Making a Mess
Sometimes you want to link to an Ancestry record or FamilySearch image within a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Often you end up with a long URL in a weird font. Learn how to create a link to an external file or website without creating a mess.
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
Microsoft Excel tip: Linking Without Making a Mess
Thomas MacEntee
1.1K views
Sometimes you want to link to an Ancestry record or FamilySearch image within a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Often you end up with a long URL in a weird font. Learn how to create a link to an external file or website without creating a mess.
Sun, December 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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43:56
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Successful Collateral and Cluster Searches
Thomas MacEntee
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Successful Collateral and Cluster Searches
Learn why researching those in-laws, “shirt-tail cousins” and others who may not be a direct-line ancestor as well as “friends, neighbors and associates” can help you break down your genealogy research brick walls.
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Successful Collateral and Cluster Searches
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Thomas MacEntee
6.2K views
Learn why researching those in-laws, “shirt-tail cousins” and others who may not be a direct-line ancestor as well as “friends, neighbors and associates” can help you break down your genealogy research brick walls.
Fri, September 6 2019: 0:00 UTC
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40:53
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
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The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
Learn how savvy genealogists are finding success with 15 basic habits of frugality.
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
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Thomas MacEntee
2.2K views
Learn how savvy genealogists are finding success with 15 basic habits of frugality.
Thu, August 22 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:16:39
DNA TestingTechnology
DNA, Genealogy, and Privacy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword
Thomas MacEntee
8.6K views
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DNA, Genealogy, and Privacy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword
Has your concern for privacy prevented you or a family member for taking a DNA test? What about sharing your genealogy research data online with practical strangers (even though you might be related)? Especially as personal DNA testing increases in popularity, and with increased media attention about cold cases solved…
DNA TestingTechnology
DNA, Genealogy, and Privacy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword
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Thomas MacEntee
8.6K views
Has your concern for privacy prevented you or a family member for taking a DNA test? What about sharing your genealogy research data online with practical strangers (even though you might be related)? Especially as personal DNA testing increases in popularity, and with increased media attention about cold cases solved…
Fri, August 2 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:17:04
Miscellaneous
Tools for Translating and Transcribing Genealogy Records
Thomas MacEntee
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Tools for Translating and Transcribing Genealogy Records
Documents – old and new – are a requisite resource for genealogy research. Learn the latest tools and programs available to translate foreign language documents as well as transcribe documents in order to extract needed information.
Miscellaneous
Tools for Translating and Transcribing Genealogy Records
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Thomas MacEntee
12.9K views
Documents – old and new – are a requisite resource for genealogy research. Learn the latest tools and programs available to translate foreign language documents as well as transcribe documents in order to extract needed information.
Wed, May 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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43:16
MyHeritage
Genealogy Pit Stop: Research in 15 Minute Increments
Thomas MacEntee
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Free
Genealogy Pit Stop: Research in 15 Minute Increments
You have 15 minutes before you need to _____________ (pick up the grandchildren / wash the dog / make dinner . . .). Is it really possible to do meaningful genealogy research in that short time period? Are you putting of researching an ancestor because you believe you need...
MyHeritage
Genealogy Pit Stop: Research in 15 Minute Increments
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Free
Thomas MacEntee
17.0K views
You have 15 minutes before you need to _____________ (pick up the grandchildren / wash the dog / make dinner . . .). Is it really possible to do meaningful genealogy research in that short time period? Are you putting of researching an ancestor because you believe you need...
Wed, May 15 2019: 0:00 UTC
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44:30
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
City Directories: No Town Too Small, No Clue Too Little
Thomas MacEntee
6.5K views
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Free
City Directories: No Town Too Small, No Clue Too Little
Most genealogists aren’t taking full advantage of all the clues available in city directories. Learn how go beyond a mere “lookup” of your ancestor and their family. Understand how city directories were created, the secrets of various abbreviations, and how to use the F.A.N. Club approach to getting the most…
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
City Directories: No Town Too Small, No Clue Too Little
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Free
Thomas MacEntee
6.5K views
Most genealogists aren’t taking full advantage of all the clues available in city directories. Learn how go beyond a mere “lookup” of your ancestor and their family. Understand how city directories were created, the secrets of various abbreviations, and how to use the F.A.N. Club approach to getting the most…
Wed, May 15 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:26:06
Down Under SeriesMiscellaneous
One Touch Genealogy Research: How to Handle a Record Just Once
Thomas MacEntee
10.3K views
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One Touch Genealogy Research: How to Handle a Record Just Once
Do you get so excited when you find a new record for an ancestor that you forget to collect the information you need? Does that record shine and glitter so brightly that you are blinded to other vital clues you might need? Learn the “One Pass” approach to genealogy research…
Down Under SeriesMiscellaneous
One Touch Genealogy Research: How to Handle a Record Just Once
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Thomas MacEntee
10.3K views
Do you get so excited when you find a new record for an ancestor that you forget to collect the information you need? Does that record shine and glitter so brightly that you are blinded to other vital clues you might need? Learn the “One Pass” approach to genealogy research…
Tue, April 2 2019: 0:00 UTC
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46:40
Bonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
US Genealogy for Australians
Thomas MacEntee
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US Genealogy for Australians
Discover the best ways to access US records from Australia including online, ordering records from the US and even accessing records from Australian repositories.
Bonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
US Genealogy for Australians
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Thomas MacEntee
639 views
Discover the best ways to access US records from Australia including online, ordering records from the US and even accessing records from Australian repositories.
Fri, March 29 2019: 0:00 UTC
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Bonus webinarsMiscellaneousPhotos and Digital Images
Rescuing Orphaned Items: How to Save and Share Ebay, Etsy and Flea Market Finds
Thomas MacEntee
1.3K views
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Rescuing Orphaned Items: How to Save and Share Ebay, Etsy and Flea Market Finds
Participants will learn how to locate lost family heirlooms at in-person events like flea markets as well as at online websites. We’ll cover how to research the history of an item, how to work with the seller, how to contact possible family members related to the item and more.
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneousPhotos and Digital Images
Rescuing Orphaned Items: How to Save and Share Ebay, Etsy and Flea Market Finds
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Thomas MacEntee
1.3K views
Participants will learn how to locate lost family heirlooms at in-person events like flea markets as well as at online websites. We’ll cover how to research the history of an item, how to work with the seller, how to contact possible family members related to the item and more.
Fri, March 22 2019: 0:00 UTC
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OrganizationPhotos and Digital Images
You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation
Thomas MacEntee
11.4K views
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You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation
Are you sitting on a pile of old family photographs and wondering what is the best way to preserve them? What about boxes of family vacation slides, photo negatives or home movies? As more and more Baby Boomers take on the task of organizing family history materials, we’re uncertain about…
OrganizationPhotos and Digital Images
You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation
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Thomas MacEntee
11.4K views
Are you sitting on a pile of old family photographs and wondering what is the best way to preserve them? What about boxes of family vacation slides, photo negatives or home movies? As more and more Baby Boomers take on the task of organizing family history materials, we’re uncertain about…
Wed, January 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Secrets of the US Federal Census – How Did Enumeration Really Work?
Thomas MacEntee
2.1K views
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Secrets of the US Federal Census – How Did Enumeration Really Work?
Learn the fascinating journey of US census data from the census planning phase to the final tabulation.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Secrets of the US Federal Census – How Did Enumeration Really Work?
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Thomas MacEntee
2.1K views
Learn the fascinating journey of US census data from the census planning phase to the final tabulation.
Fri, November 16 2018: 0:00 UTC
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Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Newspaper Research Strategies Using MyHeritage
Thomas MacEntee
1.4K views
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Newspaper Research Strategies Using MyHeritage
Newspapers are a valuable resource for genealogy research. Don’t think your ancestors were not important enough to appear in the paper OR that it is too difficult to find anything in newspaper records. Learn how to leverage the historic newspapers at MyHeritage to locate your ancestors, understand their daily lives…
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Newspaper Research Strategies Using MyHeritage
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Free
Thomas MacEntee
1.4K views
Newspapers are a valuable resource for genealogy research. Don’t think your ancestors were not important enough to appear in the paper OR that it is too difficult to find anything in newspaper records. Learn how to leverage the historic newspapers at MyHeritage to locate your ancestors, understand their daily lives…
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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MyHeritage
Turning MyHeritage Clues Into Genealogy To Do's
Thomas MacEntee
3.0K views
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Free
Turning MyHeritage Clues Into Genealogy To Do's
Does your genealogy research get bogged down when you find new clues on MyHeritage about an ancestor? Do you stop everything and chase after that BSO (“bright and shiny object”)? Learn how to increase your research efficiency and still remember that new information for later investigation.
MyHeritage
Turning MyHeritage Clues Into Genealogy To Do's
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Free
Thomas MacEntee
3.0K views
Does your genealogy research get bogged down when you find new clues on MyHeritage about an ancestor? Do you stop everything and chase after that BSO (“bright and shiny object”)? Learn how to increase your research efficiency and still remember that new information for later investigation.
Sat, November 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:33
Miscellaneous
What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research
Thomas MacEntee
4.4K views
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What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research
Whether you are new to genealogy or you've been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here's how to develop a proven strategy to benefit from the work of other genealogists.
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What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research
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Thomas MacEntee
4.4K views
Whether you are new to genealogy or you've been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here's how to develop a proven strategy to benefit from the work of other genealogists.
Wed, September 5 2018: 0:00 UTC
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Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
Creating a Community Indexing Project
Thomas MacEntee
795 views
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Creating a Community Indexing Project
Learn about the current options available to create your own community-based indexing project and how to enlist others to help with indexing.
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
Creating a Community Indexing Project
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Thomas MacEntee
795 views
Learn about the current options available to create your own community-based indexing project and how to enlist others to help with indexing.
Fri, May 11 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:55
Methodology and Skills
Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research
Thomas MacEntee
10.5K views
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Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research
Are you really done with researching that ancestor? Many genealogists think they have a brick wall when, in fact, they just haven't done a reasonably exhaustive search. Learn how to assemble a genealogy research checklist to take your genealogy to the next level.
Methodology and Skills
Did I Get Everything? Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research
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Thomas MacEntee
10.5K views
Are you really done with researching that ancestor? Many genealogists think they have a brick wall when, in fact, they just haven't done a reasonably exhaustive search. Learn how to assemble a genealogy research checklist to take your genealogy to the next level.
Wed, January 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:25
Technology
WolframAlpha for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
2.5K views
WolframAlpha for Genealogists
Wolfram Alpha provides solutions to questions such as “How am I related to my great-grandmother’s niece” or “What was the time of the sunrise on April 1, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois?” Learn how this unique site can expand your genealogy and family history research.
Technology
WolframAlpha for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
2.5K views
Wolfram Alpha provides solutions to questions such as “How am I related to my great-grandmother’s niece” or “What was the time of the sunrise on April 1, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois?” Learn how this unique site can expand your genealogy and family history research.
Wed, September 20 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:09
Technology
Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist
Thomas MacEntee
1.9K views
Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist
The old phrase “The cobbler’s children always have the worse shoes,” rings true for genealogists when it comes to documenting our own lives. With a constant emphasis on preserving the memories of our ancestors, are we “walking the walk” when it comes to our own lives? There has never been…
Technology
Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist
Thomas MacEntee
1.9K views
The old phrase “The cobbler’s children always have the worse shoes,” rings true for genealogists when it comes to documenting our own lives. With a constant emphasis on preserving the memories of our ancestors, are we “walking the walk” when it comes to our own lives? There has never been…
Wed, May 17 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:43:59
Miscellaneous
Playing Nice In The Genealogy Sandbox
Thomas MacEntee
3.8K views
Playing Nice In The Genealogy Sandbox
Genealogy is all about connecting with your ancestors. As part of this process, we often need to connect with other genealogists and share research. It isn’t always as easy as it seems! Learn the best ways to connect with other family historians and share resources including research, documents and research…
Miscellaneous
Playing Nice In The Genealogy Sandbox
Thomas MacEntee
3.8K views
Genealogy is all about connecting with your ancestors. As part of this process, we often need to connect with other genealogists and share research. It isn’t always as easy as it seems! Learn the best ways to connect with other family historians and share resources including research, documents and research…
Wed, January 25 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Writing and Publishing
Publishing a Genealogy E-Book
Thomas MacEntee
3.0K views
Publishing a Genealogy E-Book
After years of genealogy research, are you ready to share your work with family, friends and the general public? Consider converting your manuscript to various e-book platforms. In this session you'll learn the various e-book types, the best ways to convert a manuscript, how to create a book cover, and…
Writing and Publishing
Publishing a Genealogy E-Book
Thomas MacEntee
3.0K views
After years of genealogy research, are you ready to share your work with family, friends and the general public? Consider converting your manuscript to various e-book platforms. In this session you'll learn the various e-book types, the best ways to convert a manuscript, how to create a book cover, and…
Wed, November 9 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:33:14
Software
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Powerpoint can be used to create dynamic slide shows for sharing family history and genealogy research, and it can do so much more! Participants will learn the basics of Powerpoint including slide design and formatting. In addition, projects covered include using Powerpoint to create graphics and more.
Software
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
Microsoft Powerpoint can be used to create dynamic slide shows for sharing family history and genealogy research, and it can do so much more! Participants will learn the basics of Powerpoint including slide design and formatting. In addition, projects covered include using Powerpoint to create graphics and more.
Wed, August 3 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:32:42
Technology
Windows 10 Survival Guide for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
8.0K views
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Windows 10 Survival Guide for Genealogists
The Windows 10 operating system is not so much a choice as it is an inevitability. As Microsoft continues to remove support from Windows 8 and earlier versions, you should get on board the Windows 10 upgrade train now! Learn the new features of Windows 10, how it will impact…
Technology
Windows 10 Survival Guide for Genealogists
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Thomas MacEntee
8.0K views
The Windows 10 operating system is not so much a choice as it is an inevitability. As Microsoft continues to remove support from Windows 8 and earlier versions, you should get on board the Windows 10 upgrade train now! Learn the new features of Windows 10, how it will impact…
Fri, July 22 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:53:34
Google
Google Drive for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
8.1K views
Google Drive for Genealogists
Learn how to use Google Drive - a free cloud computing application complete with spreadsheets, word processing and more - to your advantage while performing genealogy research. We'll cover how to create new documents, import documents from your hard drive, and how to use the basic functions of each component.
Google
Google Drive for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
8.1K views
Learn how to use Google Drive - a free cloud computing application complete with spreadsheets, word processing and more - to your advantage while performing genealogy research. We'll cover how to create new documents, import documents from your hard drive, and how to use the basic functions of each component.
Wed, May 4 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Bonus webinarsSoftware
Microsoft Word Series – #1 Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Thomas MacEntee
24.5K views
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Microsoft Word Series – #1 Getting Started with Microsoft Word
While Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft Office Suite, is one of the most dynamic software programs for document creation, various features can quickly frustrate even the most patient user. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word including "why" certain functions and features operate the way they do. Topics to...
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Microsoft Word Series – #1 Getting Started with Microsoft Word
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Thomas MacEntee
24.5K views
While Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft Office Suite, is one of the most dynamic software programs for document creation, various features can quickly frustrate even the most patient user. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word including "why" certain functions and features operate the way they do. Topics to...
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Microsoft Word Series – #2 Formatting Basics
Thomas MacEntee
4.1K views
Microsoft Word Series – #2 Formatting Basics
Do you struggle with simple formatting in Microsoft Word including bold, italics and underlining? In this presentation, you'll learn the three main categories of formatting in Microsoft Word (character level, paragraph level and page level) as well as the best ways to apply formatting efficiently.
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Microsoft Word Series – #2 Formatting Basics
Thomas MacEntee
4.1K views
Do you struggle with simple formatting in Microsoft Word including bold, italics and underlining? In this presentation, you'll learn the three main categories of formatting in Microsoft Word (character level, paragraph level and page level) as well as the best ways to apply formatting efficiently.
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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23:30
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Microsoft Word Series – #3 Formatting Tips and Tricks
Thomas MacEntee
4.0K views
Microsoft Word Series – #3 Formatting Tips and Tricks
Are you spending most of your time in Microsoft Word applying various formats to headings, paragraphs and more? What if you could pick up a few tips that could speed up the process? In this presentation you'll learn the most efficient ways to apply formatting, including the use of the...
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Microsoft Word Series – #3 Formatting Tips and Tricks
Thomas MacEntee
4.0K views
Are you spending most of your time in Microsoft Word applying various formats to headings, paragraphs and more? What if you could pick up a few tips that could speed up the process? In this presentation you'll learn the most efficient ways to apply formatting, including the use of the...
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Microsoft Word Series – #4 Solving the Mystery of Styles
Thomas MacEntee
2.0K views
Microsoft Word Series – #4 Solving the Mystery of Styles
Ask the typical Microsoft Word user if they know about Styles and you'll get a variety of answers & most of them wrong. In this presentation you'll learn the most important skill for working in Word: Styles. Understand how to use styles, update styles and apply them effectively. You'll be...
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Microsoft Word Series – #4 Solving the Mystery of Styles
Thomas MacEntee
2.0K views
Ask the typical Microsoft Word user if they know about Styles and you'll get a variety of answers & most of them wrong. In this presentation you'll learn the most important skill for working in Word: Styles. Understand how to use styles, update styles and apply them effectively. You'll be...
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Microsoft Word Series – #5 Understanding Different Types of Breaks
Thomas MacEntee
1.5K views
Microsoft Word Series – #5 Understanding Different Types of Breaks
One of the mysteries of Microsoft Word, effective use of Breaks is essential to understanding how Word works. In this presentation you'll learn the difference between page breaks, column breaks and section breaks. Learn how to effectively use breaks to change page formatting within the same document.
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Microsoft Word Series – #5 Understanding Different Types of Breaks
Thomas MacEntee
1.5K views
One of the mysteries of Microsoft Word, effective use of Breaks is essential to understanding how Word works. In this presentation you'll learn the difference between page breaks, column breaks and section breaks. Learn how to effectively use breaks to change page formatting within the same document.
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Microsoft Word Series – #6 Understanding Header and Footer Behavior
Thomas MacEntee
1.2K views
Microsoft Word Series – #6 Understanding Header and Footer Behavior
The key to a successful family history book is the proper use of headers and footers for chapter headings and pagination. Used properly, your manuscript can look professional instead of "homespun." In this presentation you'll learn how Microsoft Word headers and footers "connect" and how to get them to "behave"...
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Microsoft Word Series – #6 Understanding Header and Footer Behavior
Thomas MacEntee
1.2K views
The key to a successful family history book is the proper use of headers and footers for chapter headings and pagination. Used properly, your manuscript can look professional instead of "homespun." In this presentation you'll learn how Microsoft Word headers and footers "connect" and how to get them to "behave"...
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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36:49
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Microsoft Word Series – #7 Mastering Numbering and Bullets
Thomas MacEntee
1.1K views
Microsoft Word Series – #7 Mastering Numbering and Bullets
Frustrated with using the Numbering and Bullets feature in Microsoft Word? Is it just easier to manually number paragraphs? In this presentation you'll learn the basics of the Numbering and Bullets feature including how to restart numbering, change spacing and formatting and more. No longer will you need to suffer...
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Microsoft Word Series – #7 Mastering Numbering and Bullets
Thomas MacEntee
1.1K views
Frustrated with using the Numbering and Bullets feature in Microsoft Word? Is it just easier to manually number paragraphs? In this presentation you'll learn the basics of the Numbering and Bullets feature including how to restart numbering, change spacing and formatting and more. No longer will you need to suffer...
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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40:50
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Microsoft Word Series – #8 Mastering Tables
Thomas MacEntee
1.2K views
Microsoft Word Series – #8 Mastering Tables
Understanding Tables in Microsoft Word is a "powerhouse" skill that every user should have under their belt. Tables allow you to depict data in easy-to-understand formats. In this presentation you'll understand the basics of creating and editing tables as well as some of the tricks and tips used by experts…
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Microsoft Word Series – #8 Mastering Tables
Thomas MacEntee
1.2K views
Understanding Tables in Microsoft Word is a "powerhouse" skill that every user should have under their belt. Tables allow you to depict data in easy-to-understand formats. In this presentation you'll understand the basics of creating and editing tables as well as some of the tricks and tips used by experts…
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Microsoft Word Series – #9 Creating Drawings and Graphics
Thomas MacEntee
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Microsoft Word Series – #9 Creating Drawings and Graphics
Learn how to bring various concepts in your Microsoft Word document to life with illustrations and by using the Drawing and Graphics toolbar. In this presentation you'll see why using "copy and paste" for images can actually be detrimental to your Word file! In addition, you'll see how to manipulate…
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Microsoft Word Series – #9 Creating Drawings and Graphics
Thomas MacEntee
1.0K views
Learn how to bring various concepts in your Microsoft Word document to life with illustrations and by using the Drawing and Graphics toolbar. In this presentation you'll see why using "copy and paste" for images can actually be detrimental to your Word file! In addition, you'll see how to manipulate…
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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20:04
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Microsoft Word Series – #10 Creating and Using Templates
Thomas MacEntee
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Microsoft Word Series – #10 Creating and Using Templates
Save time and increase efficiency by using the template feature in Microsoft Word. In this presentation you'll learn how to create .dot and .dotx files as well as "fill in the blank" forms.
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Microsoft Word Series – #10 Creating and Using Templates
Thomas MacEntee
1.2K views
Save time and increase efficiency by using the template feature in Microsoft Word. In this presentation you'll learn how to create .dot and .dotx files as well as "fill in the blank" forms.
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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19:10
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Microsoft Word Series – #11 Customizing Settings and Menus
Thomas MacEntee
727 views
Microsoft Word Series – #11 Customizing Settings and Menus
Are you plagued by "annoyances" when using Microsoft Word? Do you find yourself saying "I wish there was a way to change ________?" In this presentation you'll learn the structure of the Microsoft Word menu system, how to add the most used features and remove those you don't use, and…
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Microsoft Word Series – #11 Customizing Settings and Menus
Thomas MacEntee
727 views
Are you plagued by "annoyances" when using Microsoft Word? Do you find yourself saying "I wish there was a way to change ________?" In this presentation you'll learn the structure of the Microsoft Word menu system, how to add the most used features and remove those you don't use, and…
Wed, February 17 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:25:07
Technology
Wearables and Genealogy – Wacky and Wild or Worth the Wait
Thomas MacEntee
3.6K views
Wearables and Genealogy – Wacky and Wild or Worth the Wait
What if you could wear a device that would tell you all about a person as you stood in front of their gravestone? What about a device that told you that a DNA match was attending the same genealogy conference? These ideas may seem too futuristic, but they are...
Technology
Wearables and Genealogy – Wacky and Wild or Worth the Wait
Thomas MacEntee
3.6K views
What if you could wear a device that would tell you all about a person as you stood in front of their gravestone? What about a device that told you that a DNA match was attending the same genealogy conference? These ideas may seem too futuristic, but they are...
Wed, October 7 2015: 0:00 UTC
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Facebook – A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Thomas MacEntee
5.4K views
Facebook – A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
While Facebook is the world's largest online social network with more than 1.2 billion users, did you know that it can be leveraged as a genealogy research "work horse" to help find your ancestors? In this session you'll go beyond the basics of setting up a Facebook account and simply...
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Facebook – A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Thomas MacEntee
5.4K views
While Facebook is the world's largest online social network with more than 1.2 billion users, did you know that it can be leveraged as a genealogy research "work horse" to help find your ancestors? In this session you'll go beyond the basics of setting up a Facebook account and simply...
Fri, August 7 2015: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:21
Technology
Pinning Your Family History
Thomas MacEntee
4.1K views
Pinning Your Family History
Have you considered using a variety of social media "pinning" sites like Pinterest to share your family history photos and stories? You might be surprised at the connection you can make with other genealogists as well as far-flung family members! One of the challenges for the family historian is…
Technology
Pinning Your Family History
Thomas MacEntee
4.1K views
Have you considered using a variety of social media "pinning" sites like Pinterest to share your family history photos and stories? You might be surprised at the connection you can make with other genealogists as well as far-flung family members! One of the challenges for the family historian is…
Wed, July 8 2015: 0:00 UTC
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After You're Gone – Future-Proofing Your Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Thomas MacEntee
4.2K views
After You're Gone – Future-Proofing Your Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you're gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we'll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.
Bonus webinarsMiscellaneous
After You're Gone – Future-Proofing Your Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Thomas MacEntee
4.2K views
Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you're gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we'll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.
Fri, May 8 2015: 0:00 UTC
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1:45:03
Miscellaneous
My Genealogy DO-Over – A Year of Learning from Research Mistakes
Thomas MacEntee
17.4K views
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My Genealogy DO-Over – A Year of Learning from Research Mistakes
It isn't often that we get a "do-over" when it comes to stuff that matters in life. When you first got started researching your family history, did you do some things that now are just plain "embarrassing" such as name collecting, not citing sources and more? Well now there's hope…
Miscellaneous
My Genealogy DO-Over – A Year of Learning from Research Mistakes
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Thomas MacEntee
17.4K views
It isn't often that we get a "do-over" when it comes to stuff that matters in life. When you first got started researching your family history, did you do some things that now are just plain "embarrassing" such as name collecting, not citing sources and more? Well now there's hope…
Wed, January 21 2015: 0:00 UTC
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1:42:44
Historical Records
Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor
Thomas MacEntee
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Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor
The War of 1812, often called America's Second Revolution, left behind a valuable set of records that have proven valuable for genealogical research. Many of these records can help solve the "pre-1850 census" issues when only the head of household was named in the US federal census. Participants will learn…
Historical Records
Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor
Thomas MacEntee
5.2K views
The War of 1812, often called America's Second Revolution, left behind a valuable set of records that have proven valuable for genealogical research. Many of these records can help solve the "pre-1850 census" issues when only the head of household was named in the US federal census. Participants will learn…
Wed, October 15 2014: 0:00 UTC
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1:31:06
Places and Ethnicities
Researching Your Illinois Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
5.7K views
Researching Your Illinois Ancestors
While Illinois genealogy research is no easier or more difficult than other states, there are special resources with which many genealogists are unfamiliar. Learn about the history of the Prairie State and its migration patterns to understand how your ancestors lived and how to find them!
Places and Ethnicities
Researching Your Illinois Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
5.7K views
While Illinois genealogy research is no easier or more difficult than other states, there are special resources with which many genealogists are unfamiliar. Learn about the history of the Prairie State and its migration patterns to understand how your ancestors lived and how to find them!
Wed, July 23 2014: 0:00 UTC
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1:23:59
Historical Records
The Homestead Act of 1862
Thomas MacEntee
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The Homestead Act of 1862
In this session you'll learn how The Homestead Act of 1862 lured citizens of the United States to procure federal lands West of the Mississippi River. The application and qualification process, as burdensome as it was for our ancestors, produced a bumper crop of documents for use by genealogists and…
Historical Records
The Homestead Act of 1862
Thomas MacEntee
5.1K views
In this session you'll learn how The Homestead Act of 1862 lured citizens of the United States to procure federal lands West of the Mississippi River. The application and qualification process, as burdensome as it was for our ancestors, produced a bumper crop of documents for use by genealogists and…
Wed, April 23 2014: 0:00 UTC
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Miscellaneous
7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
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7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
Learn how savvy genealogists are finding success with 7 basic habits of frugality. You'll not only find a list of key resources but more importantly you'll learn how to embrace the "mind set" of finding the best ways to save money while researching your ancestors.
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7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists
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Thomas MacEntee
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Learn how savvy genealogists are finding success with 7 basic habits of frugality. You'll not only find a list of key resources but more importantly you'll learn how to embrace the "mind set" of finding the best ways to save money while researching your ancestors.
Wed, April 2 2014: 0:00 UTC
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Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results
Thomas MacEntee
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Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results
Mind mapping is a process of creating a diagram or flow chart of ideas and concepts. Learn about automated mindmapping tools that let you see your research data in a new light. Do you have trouble planning a genealogy research strategy? What if you had an automated way to...
Technology
Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results
Thomas MacEntee
8.5K views
Mind mapping is a process of creating a diagram or flow chart of ideas and concepts. Learn about automated mindmapping tools that let you see your research data in a new light. Do you have trouble planning a genealogy research strategy? What if you had an automated way to...
Wed, November 20 2013: 0:00 UTC
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You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools
Thomas MacEntee
10.3K views
You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools
Have you ever wondered if you're missing out on how some genealogists are using tools such as Evernote, Microsoft Word or Excel, Google and more? Learn what's hot in the world of apps and websites and how you can start using them! We'll review a group of familiar apps and…
TechnologyMethodology and SkillsSoftwareGoogle
You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools
Thomas MacEntee
10.3K views
Have you ever wondered if you're missing out on how some genealogists are using tools such as Evernote, Microsoft Word or Excel, Google and more? Learn what's hot in the world of apps and websites and how you can start using them! We'll review a group of familiar apps and…
Wed, September 11 2013: 0:00 UTC
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Places and Ethnicities
Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
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Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors
Participants will learn the basics of researching their New Jersey ancestors starting with the early history as part of the New Netherlands colony to the present-day. Does the search for your New Jersey ancestors often take you to a dead end? What are the best strategies for Garden State research…
Places and Ethnicities
Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
4.2K views
Participants will learn the basics of researching their New Jersey ancestors starting with the early history as part of the New Netherlands colony to the present-day. Does the search for your New Jersey ancestors often take you to a dead end? What are the best strategies for Garden State research…
Fri, June 14 2013: 0:00 UTC
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Places and Ethnicities
Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources
Thomas MacEntee
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Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources
Participants will learn the basics of researching their Wisconsin ancestors starting with the early history as part of the Northwest Territory up through the present-day. While many of our ancestors may have settled in or passed through Wisconsin, finding them and the records left behind is another story. Wisconsin research…
Places and Ethnicities
Behind the Cheese Curtain: A Look at Wisconsin Genealogy Resources
Thomas MacEntee
3.7K views
Participants will learn the basics of researching their Wisconsin ancestors starting with the early history as part of the Northwest Territory up through the present-day. While many of our ancestors may have settled in or passed through Wisconsin, finding them and the records left behind is another story. Wisconsin research…
Wed, March 6 2013: 0:00 UTC
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10 Ideas for Great Gifts Using Your Family Photos
Thomas MacEntee
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10 Ideas for Great Gifts Using Your Family Photos
Once a precious family photo is scanned using the Flip-Pal® mobile scanner, you can do more than just send the image to friends & family and add to your family tree. We will quickly cover how to scan an original, then print for use in gift projects. A few…
Bonus webinarsPhotos and Digital Images
10 Ideas for Great Gifts Using Your Family Photos
Thomas MacEntee
2.3K views
Once a precious family photo is scanned using the Flip-Pal® mobile scanner, you can do more than just send the image to friends & family and add to your family tree. We will quickly cover how to scan an original, then print for use in gift projects. A few…
Fri, November 16 2012: 0:00 UTC
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Technology
Privacy and Our Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
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Privacy and Our Ancestors
With all the news about privacy, identity theft and the role of access to vital records, have you ever considered that today most of us (at least here in the United States) have more privacy than our ancestors? As a result of living in a digital age ruled by the…
Technology
Privacy and Our Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
1.7K views
With all the news about privacy, identity theft and the role of access to vital records, have you ever considered that today most of us (at least here in the United States) have more privacy than our ancestors? As a result of living in a digital age ruled by the…
Wed, October 3 2012: 0:00 UTC
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Technology
Wikis for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
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Wikis for Genealogists
While many think of a wiki as an on-line, collaborative encyclopedia, wikis can be used by genealogists to document their genealogy and collaborate with other researchers or family members. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki.
Technology
Wikis for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
2.1K views
While many think of a wiki as an on-line, collaborative encyclopedia, wikis can be used by genealogists to document their genealogy and collaborate with other researchers or family members. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki.
Wed, August 8 2012: 0:00 UTC
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SoftwareGoogle
The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You?
Thomas MacEntee
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The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You?
Tired of keeping your genealogy research data on multiple CDs, DVDs, flash drives, hard drives and in different locations? Cloud computing & the practice of storing data on a remote server & is a practical solution for genealogists. In this webinar learn how cloud computing works, compare the latest cloud…
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The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You?
Thomas MacEntee
4.0K views
Tired of keeping your genealogy research data on multiple CDs, DVDs, flash drives, hard drives and in different locations? Cloud computing & the practice of storing data on a remote server & is a practical solution for genealogists. In this webinar learn how cloud computing works, compare the latest cloud…
Fri, July 27 2012: 0:00 UTC
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Staying Safe with Social Media
Thomas MacEntee
1.4K views
Staying Safe with Social Media
Are you hesitant to use popular social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter or even Pinterest and share your genealogy research because of issues involving personal information and privacy? Learn how to safely navigate these sites and still get the most out of them!
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Staying Safe with Social Media
Thomas MacEntee
1.4K views
Are you hesitant to use popular social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter or even Pinterest and share your genealogy research because of issues involving personal information and privacy? Learn how to safely navigate these sites and still get the most out of them!
Fri, June 22 2012: 0:00 UTC
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Places and Ethnicities
Researching Your New York Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
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Researching Your New York Ancestors
While many of our ancestors may have come from New York, finding them and the records left behind is another story. New York research offers certain challenges and it helps to know the strategies needed to tackle those Empire State records. You'll not only get a quick lesson in New…
Places and Ethnicities
Researching Your New York Ancestors
Thomas MacEntee
3.5K views
While many of our ancestors may have come from New York, finding them and the records left behind is another story. New York research offers certain challenges and it helps to know the strategies needed to tackle those Empire State records. You'll not only get a quick lesson in New…
Wed, May 30 2012: 0:00 UTC
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Miscellaneous
It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune
Thomas MacEntee
2.3K views
It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune
Our ancestors persevered in spite of disaster and misfortune so that we could be here today to tell their stories. Join webinar favorite, Thomas MacEntee, to learn how to locate evidence of their experiences and how to add their first-hand accounts to that body of evidence. Horatio Spofford, author of...
Miscellaneous
It Is Well With My Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune
Thomas MacEntee
2.3K views
Our ancestors persevered in spite of disaster and misfortune so that we could be here today to tell their stories. Join webinar favorite, Thomas MacEntee, to learn how to locate evidence of their experiences and how to add their first-hand accounts to that body of evidence. Horatio Spofford, author of...
Wed, November 9 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Software
Facebook for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
2.7K views
Facebook for Genealogists
Afraid to make the jump into Facebook? Wondering what all the fuss is about or how Facebook can work to the genealogist's advantage? Come along for a journey through this exciting social media application. If you've decided to set up a Facebook account not only to stay in touch with…
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Facebook for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
2.7K views
Afraid to make the jump into Facebook? Wondering what all the fuss is about or how Facebook can work to the genealogist's advantage? Come along for a journey through this exciting social media application. If you've decided to set up a Facebook account not only to stay in touch with…
Wed, September 14 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Google
Google Forms for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
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Google Forms for Genealogists
Learn how to use Google Forms which is part of Google Docs - a free application complete with spreadsheets, word processing and more - to your advantage. While a basic understanding of Google Docs is not necessary, it helps if you know how to access the Google Docs program (see…
Google
Google Forms for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
4.3K views
Learn how to use Google Forms which is part of Google Docs - a free application complete with spreadsheets, word processing and more - to your advantage. While a basic understanding of Google Docs is not necessary, it helps if you know how to access the Google Docs program (see…
Wed, June 1 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Software
Dropbox for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
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Dropbox for Genealogists
Are you familiar with Dropbox - a program that provides 2 gigabytes of online storage for free? Learn how to sign up for Dropbox, install the program and get started ensuring the safety and security of your genealogy research data. Seems too good to be true, right? Two gigabytes of…
Software
Dropbox for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
8.1K views
Are you familiar with Dropbox - a program that provides 2 gigabytes of online storage for free? Learn how to sign up for Dropbox, install the program and get started ensuring the safety and security of your genealogy research data. Seems too good to be true, right? Two gigabytes of…
Thu, April 21 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Organization
Building a Research Toolbox
Thomas MacEntee
7.1K views
Building a Research Toolbox
Are you overwhelmed with the number of online resources for genealogical research? Are you constantly working with unorganized bookmarks or favorites? Printing out lists of websites you use most? Learn how to build a research toolbox that is organized, easy-to-use, and can be accessed from almost anywhere. Presented by professional…
Organization
Building a Research Toolbox
Thomas MacEntee
7.1K views
Are you overwhelmed with the number of online resources for genealogical research? Are you constantly working with unorganized bookmarks or favorites? Printing out lists of websites you use most? Learn how to build a research toolbox that is organized, easy-to-use, and can be accessed from almost anywhere. Presented by professional…
Wed, April 6 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Backing up your genealogy data
Thomas MacEntee
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Backing up your genealogy data
Have you ever experienced a data loss when it comes to your genealogy research? Not yet? Well if not, have you prepared for what might happen if your hard drive fails? What if your laptop is lost or stolen? Learn the basics of backing up all your genealogy data including…
TechnologySoftwareGoogle
Backing up your genealogy data
Thomas MacEntee
5.2K views
Have you ever experienced a data loss when it comes to your genealogy research? Not yet? Well if not, have you prepared for what might happen if your hard drive fails? What if your laptop is lost or stolen? Learn the basics of backing up all your genealogy data including…
Wed, March 23 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Google
Google for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
5.5K views
Google for Genealogists
Most genealogists are only using 10% or less of the resources behind Google when it comes to genealogy research. Learn from professional genealogist, Thomas MacEntee, about the other 90% and how these Google components can be leveraged for better search results. Google is more than just a search engine…it is…
Google
Google for Genealogists
Thomas MacEntee
5.5K views
Most genealogists are only using 10% or less of the resources behind Google when it comes to genealogy research. Learn from professional genealogist, Thomas MacEntee, about the other 90% and how these Google components can be leveraged for better search results. Google is more than just a search engine…it is…
Wed, January 5 2011: 0:00 UTC
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Book – Windows 10 Survival Guide for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee
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The Genealogy Do-Over Workbook
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Book – After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research by Thomas MacEntee
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Legacy QuickGuide: Researching War of 1812 Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee
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Legacy QuickGuide: Citing Your Sources by Thomas MacEntee
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Book – Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories by Thomas MacEntee
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Book – Pinning Your Family History by Thomas MacEntee
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Book – Family History Trippin’: a Guide to Planning a Genealogy Research Trip by Thomas MacEntee
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Book – Guide to Wolfram|Alpha for Genealogy and Family History Research by Thomas MacEntee
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Book – 500 Best Genealogy & Family History Tips
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Legacy QuickGuide: New Jersey Genealogy
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Legacy QuickGuide: Illinois Genealogy by Thomas MacEntee
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Legacy QuickGuide: New York Genealogy
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