Technology

Technology can be a useful tool when doing genealogy. Understanding how to use technology can help genealogists create an organized, useful system that makes doing research much easier. Take a moment to browse the topics available on this page for helpful tips on making technology work for you.

See the tutorial at FamilySearch Learning Center: Ancestors Season 2: Genealogy and Technology 

News

 * Add recent announcements
 * New gadgets

Events

 * Upcoming Conferences

Featured Content

 * Learn the basics of digital storage to help preserve genealogical files and which digital storage devices work best for genealogists by reading Digital Storage.
 * Convert old cassette tapes and records directly to your computer! The article Transferring Analog to Digital explains how.

Software

 * Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?
 * Windows Genealogy Software
 * Mac Genealogy Software

Conference Syllabus Articles
The following list of family history conference syllabus materials are related to technology and were presented at various conferences by FamilySearch staff:


 * Community Family Trees
 * Digitizing the Records in the Granite Mountain
 * FamilySearch Forums - Community Power to Get Answers to Your Research Questions
 * Powerful Tips and Tricks for Searching Historical Documents in FamilySearch
 * Solving Genealogical Problems Using FamilySearch and Its Affiliate Partners