Whether you are a novice or just have some gaps in your knowledge, a Windows or Mac user, this presentation is designed to help you harness the power of technology to research, record, and preserve your family history—safely and efficiently.
Why Attend?
This practical guide will show you how to use your home technology:
- Safer & Lasting: Digital copies and backups: protection from loss.
- Searchable & Organised: Easier to find files, names, dates, and places.
- Shareable: Enable you to easily share your tree.
What We'll Cover
- The IT Essentials: A basic checklist for your computer setup, including updates, security, and using an external drive for storage.
- Mastering Backups: We'll demystify the 3-2-1 rule and show you simple, reliable ways to automate and test your backup system.
- Organising Your Files: Learn a simple folder structure to organise your photos and documents, and the best settings for scanning.
- Software Showdown: Home computer software vs online databases.
- The Future is Now: A glimpse into the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): handwriting recognition, photo enhancement, and search assistance.
You'll leave with a simple monthly workflow to keep your research current and safe. We'll provide a handout with links to software, databases, and backup guides.
When: 1:30 to 3:00 pm on Thursday 20 November
GSV members only. Please register for this free talk on the website under the Activities tab and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
Don't let your family's history fade away—secure its future with technology!