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Using Flickr to Share Family Photos: A Digital Album for Our Family History

March 13, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 376 Views 2 Comments

For many family historians, photographs are among the most treasured pieces of evidence we possess. Names and dates tell us

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Best genealogy software in 2025 — a practical comparison

October 14, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 16342 Views 6 Comments

Building a family tree is part detective work, part storytelling — and the software or service we choose affects how

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Check out Evernote!

January 31, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3924 Views 0 Comments

Inspiration strikes anywhere. The digital note-taking solution Evernote lets you capture, nurture, and share your ideas across any device. Check

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