From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Estate Planning

29 June 2008

Estate++While we’re busy crossing our t’s and dotting our i’s for dead people, how much time are we giving to the paperwork of the living?

OK, so I’m sort of organized. I’ve put all my passwords, card numbers and serials in KeePass. I carry KeePass with me on a flash-drive every time I leave my house. At least every time I leave by car. That’s most of the time. First chink in armor. Start counting your chinks.

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JLiki 2: TiddlyWiki Settings, AutoSave & SaveBackups

28 June 2008

Check list:

  • You’ve downloaded the latest version of TiddlyWiki.
  • Your choice of browser is happy with JavaScript.

I haven’t heard any blood-curdling screams from the Forum so I presume we can safely move forward.

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Carbonite Backup

27 June 2008

Why Backup is Important:

5 Reasons to Try Carbonite

1. Losing your most valuable files is a very real possibility: every year, 43% of computer users lose irreplaceable photos, emails, documents and financial records.

2. Your files aren’t safe unless your backup is up-to-date and stored securely in an offsite location. Fires, floods, theft and other natural disasters can render onsite backups useless.

3. Carbonite is so easy; it’s automatic, continual and won’t slow down your PC. Best of all, recovering files from any computer is quick and hassle-free.

4. Everything is secure: your files will be encrypted twice using the same technology as banks, so only you can see your files – guaranteed.

5. Risk-free trial: Try Carbonite FREE for 15 days. No credit card required.

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JLiki 1: Downloading TiddlyWiki & Enabling Javascript

24 June 2008

JLiki Class is beginning. How to create your own genealogy wiki.

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Desktop YouSendIt

16 June 2008

YouSendIt is an online service for sending files and folders larger than email can handle. If you don’t have an account you can easily get one. Just sign up with an email address and password and you’re in. The Sign Up tab shows a comparison of plans where you can choose the one that suits you.

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Legacy Search

7 June 2008

Legacy Family TreeYessiree bob, Legacy 7.0 is here.

Apparently sales are so over-the-top they don’t know if they’re coming or going down there in Arizona. But they’re working on processing orders 24/7. They’ve added computers and they’ve added people. There’s a limit. My condolences to anyone still waiting for their copy. As you’ve already heard, more than you can stand, it really is worth the wait.

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Legacy 7.0 is here!

4 June 2008

Legacy Family Tree

Now in its 10th year, Legacy Family Tree 7.0 contains dozens of significant new features and enhancements, including the first-ever SourceWriter, automated family mapping, and brilliant wall charts.

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 offers these new features:

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Video Tips

2 June 2008

Whatever the reason for turning on your camcorder, you’ll want to record footage that will be as easy to edit as possible. Follow these simple rules and you can’t go wrong …

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JLiki Invite

1 June 2008

We’re coming to a big fork in the road here.  I don’t know what percentage of us are waiting for the Legacy 7 download.  It could be by the middle of next week we’re so involved in it we won’t have time to think of another thing for months.  Between rewriting our sources and pinpointing our locations, maybe years.

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