4 Genealogy - Technology Links for 17 July 2013

Gen-Tech Links for 17 July 2013 via 4YourFamilyStory.com

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Don't limit yourself to technology that is labeled for genealogy. If you do, then you'll miss out on a tech tool that may rock your researching world. {Not to say that there aren't some pretty awesome genealogy-specific apps out there.} The following is a list of Gen-Tech Links that I've found or that have found me. Either way, these technology tools have some definite potential for genealogy and family history researchers.

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Genealogy-Technology Links for 17 July 2013

1. Pic Scanner from App Initio ~ Okay, this one found me, or rather the developer found the Tech for Genealogy Google+ Community. Available for iOS now and with an Android app projected in November, this scanning app has 3 features that make it different then "all the rest," in my opinion: 1) You don't have to be connected to the Internet to use it; {Which is handy when your Great Aunt Bernice's home that everyone goes to for Thanksgiving every year doesn't have wifi or you can't get a good mobile reception.}; 2) You can scan multiple photos at once and it can crop and separate them for you a la Photoshop {Can you say "make scanning faster"?}; and 3) Photos aren't stored in the cloud, but instead are stored on your device so you can transfer the photos later to your hard drive {or external hard drive} when you have a good wifi connection. {Could be a "plus" or a "minus" depending on your scanning workflow.} Check it out for yourself. It's free. And see if it's something that could be useful to you.
   
2. WeVideo.com ~ This is an online video creation platform that allows you to "capture moments wherever they happen."  With everything being done in the cloud, you can use their service anywhere as long as you have a wifi connection or data plan. It also has social editing features so that two or more people can collaborate on a video. With built-in themes, a storyboard editor, timeline editor, both Android and iOS mobile apps, and more, you can get that family history or family reunion video done and share it easily like that *snaps fingers*.
   
3. American History Timeline iPad app from Touchzing.com ~ If you have an iPad this is a very handy tool to reference while you're doing family history research. Divided into 11 periods, the app and the first 3 periods are free and the other 8 are available as an in-app purchase at $4.99. With over 500 photos and 34 audio and video clips, it's not only visually appealing, but entertaining as well. I know because I downloaded it {and bought the 8 other periods for 5 bucks}. It's pretty sweet. But don't take my word for it. Try it out.
   
4. Klikaklu.com ~ Now, this app is pretty dang awesome. Who doesn't like treasure hunting, geocaching, or scavenger hunting? {If you don't, you're probably not gonna get too far with genealogy and family history. Just sayin'.} This app allows you create your own customized scavenger hunts. I can see this being an awesomely fantabulous family history "game" for all ages at family reunions, genealogical society meetings {or special events}, homeschoolers, scout troops, and conferences {for conferences themselves or for a vendor(s) at a conference} -- and you can make it event, genealogy, history, or family history based. Watch their video to see how it works:
   

If you're unable to watch it here, watch klikaklu on YouTube.

~Caroline

Some previous Gen-Tech Link articles you may be interested in:

• Genealogy-Technology Links in My Pocket
  
• These 7 Genealogy-Technology Links
  
• Friday's 7 Genealogy- Technology Links