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Research notes, guides, and product updates.
Lessons from building an AI research companion for historical documents - and practical genealogy guidance along the way.
Best Genealogy Software in 2026: A Comprehensive Comparison
A practical guide to genealogy software in 2026 - record repositories, desktop programs, DNA platforms, and AI tools compared honestly.
Getting Started with Genealogy Research: A Beginner's Guide
A step-by-step guide for anyone starting genealogy research - from interviewing family and gathering documents to organizing your findings.
How AI Is Transforming Genealogical Research
What AI actually does for genealogy research - reading handwriting, extracting data, translating records - and where it falls short.
Introducing KleioBase: AI-Powered Genealogy Research
KleioBase uses AI to extract, organize, and connect your genealogy documents into a unified knowledge base. Built by a genealogist.
How to Organize Old Family Photos and Documents Digitally
How to digitize and organize old family photos, letters, and certificates - from scanning basics to building a structured research workflow.
How to Read and Interpret Old Census Records
A practical guide to deciphering census handwriting, understanding column abbreviations, and turning raw enumeration data into reliable family history.
Understanding GEDCOM Files and Why They Matter for Your Research
GEDCOM is the standard format for moving family trees between genealogy programs. What the files contain, how they work, and why portability matters.