July 2011 Family Archivist Premium
Advice on choosing archival supplies and saving old letters.
Read MoreMeet the Family Tree 40 Panel Premium
Choosing this year's Family Tree 40 was a group effort -- by the readers who nominated and voted on their favorite blogs, as well as a panel of blogging veterans.
Read MoreChoosing a GPS Device Premium
For marking the locations of cemeteries, churches or your ancestor's homestead, a low-end GPS device (under $200) should suffice. Cheaper models mark coordinates just as accurately as pricier ones—they just lack a lot of bells and whistles you'll probably never need for genealogy. The two most popular brands are...
Read MoreChoosing Your Paper Premium
All paper is not created equal. Yes, you could write in 39 ¢ school notebooks, but your journal should be recorded on a medium that will endure.
Read MoreChoosing a digital camera Premium
Not so long ago, digital cameras were too expensive and complicated for the average family photo taker. But now decent, everyday digital cameras start at about $200. Quality is right in line with standard-film cameras, and there's no better way to impress the family than by e-mailing cute-kid pictures...
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