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Virtual Reality (VR) and Google Earth Converge
Google has announced that it is bringing Google Earth to the HTC Vive virtual reality (VR) headset. Here's what that...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 135 Now Available
The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast episode 135 is packed with super tech tools for family history and flavored with...
Convert Files for Free with This Online Tool I Use
Need to convert files to another file format? Whether images, sound files or even video, you may be able to do this...
Is This Website Down or Is It Just Me? Downforeveryoneorjustme
When a website is down, use downforeveryoneorjustme to see whether the problem is on your end or theirs. Save yourself...
“Is That Software Expired?” Why I Wouldn’t Use Obsolete Family Tree Maker Software
As Family Tree Maker software nears the end of its product lifecycle, many may wonder how far past the "expiration...
The Tech Gadget Lisa is Crazy About and Why It’s So Cool: Amazon Echo
Millions of us already rely on Siri (that disembodied voice on our iPhones) to find us the nearest gas station, make...
Here’s How You Can Bring Your Family History to a Big Screen: How to Use Chromecast
Here at Genealogy Gems we love using Google for genealogy. Today we have another exciting Google resource that can...
Compare Look-Alikes in Your Family with Free Facial Recognition Tool
Who are the look-alikes in your family? A new free facial recognition web app compares your pictures to see just how...