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The main classes of computers that genealogists and family historians generally use come under the following headings.
 
The main classes of computers that genealogists and family historians generally use come under the following headings.
  
== Computer Classes ==
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== Personal Computers Hardware ==
  
 
* [[Desktop computers]] - A case, a monitor, keyboard and mouse
 
* [[Desktop computers]] - A case, a monitor, keyboard and mouse
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* [[Smartphones]] - Smaller than tablets, multi-functional as phones with limited computing capabilities
 
* [[Smartphones]] - Smaller than tablets, multi-functional as phones with limited computing capabilities
  
== Computer Software ==
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== Personal Computer Software ==
  
 
* [[Operating Systems]]
 
* [[Operating Systems]]
:: [[Windows]] (Microsoft)
 
:: [[Linux]]
 
:: [[Macintosh]] (Mac)
 
:: [[Android]] (Tablets)
 
  
 
* [[Genealogy Software]]
 
* [[Genealogy Software]]
:: [[Genealogy programs]]
 
:: [[Gedcom files]]
 
:: [[Website production]]
 
  
 
* [[Utility Software]]
 
* [[Utility Software]]
:: [[Date Conversion]]
 
:: Photos & Images
 
::: [[Photo manipulation]]
 
::: [[Photo management]]
 
:: [[Scanning and OCR]]
 
:: [[Video software]]
 
  
 
* [[Publishing Software]]
 
* [[Publishing Software]]
:: [[Books]]
 
  
::: [[Self Publishing]]
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== Other Computer items ==
::: [[Online Publishing]]
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:: [[Databases]]
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* [[Computer Terminology]]
:: [[Websites]]
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::: [[Hosted]]
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* [http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/education/guides/127-hints-a-tips-online Hints and Tips Online]
::: [[DIY]]
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* [[Libraries]]
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* [[Internet Cafe]]
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* [[Servers]]
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Latest revision as of 03:26, 5 May 2013

Computers have revolutionised the way in which genealogy research and recording is undertaken, and is continuing to change the way in which research is done as new technology and tools evolve.

The main classes of computers that genealogists and family historians generally use come under the following headings.

Personal Computers Hardware

  • Notebook computers - Lightweight, portable all in one case of varying size, similar capability to laptop
  • Tablet computers - Smaller and less powerful than notebooks, can be hand held, limited capabilities
  • Smartphones - Smaller than tablets, multi-functional as phones with limited computing capabilities

Personal Computer Software

Other Computer items