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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Upcoming changes to tools at AncestryDNA
« on: Thursday 07 March 24 13:29 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: AnotherDay on Saturday 02 March 24 02:09 GMT (UK)
Lots of changes coming to the AncestryDNA tools - some need a sub/membership, some need ProTools...

Thanks for the heads-up on this. What is a ProTools membership? I could not find anything on Ancestry Help.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Two Free Online Genealogy Courses - futurelearn.com
« on: Friday 09 February 24 09:11 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: TonyV on Thursday 08 February 24 22:48 GMT (UK)
Are you able to say what such software is called please because that is something I've long wanted to do

I use Firefox as my browser and it is built into that. Default install hides it away under settings but you can move it to the toolbar. Being part of the browser makes it more reliable but it still fails if the scrolling window is very long - entire match list for example - but good for shared match lists etc. Also fails if the window sits in front of the main window - Ancestry display images in that way which is a nuisance.

If you prefer stand alone programs there are lots of free/donation programs available. I use PicPic on occasion but the new version now installs a "nagging" app at same time as the main program install. Just uninstall the "nagging" app after you install PicPic. Very modern intuitive interface.
Screen Captor is another stand alone program and it will work with screen on screen such as Ancestry but it takes a lot of trial/error to achieve it. I use it very rarely.

PM me if you want more details on Firefox screen capture tool. As you say capturing a vertical scrolling window is so useful and not just in genealogy.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Two Free Online Genealogy Courses - futurelearn.com
« on: Thursday 08 February 24 08:43 GMT (UK)  »
Agreed Biggles. A great book. I hope the scientific content in week 1 does not put people off. I don't think you need that level of understanding to work a match list. Looking forward to week 2.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Two Free Online Genealogy Courses - futurelearn.com
« on: Wednesday 07 February 24 12:55 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: BrianClaydon on Wednesday 07 February 24 12:25 GMT (UK)
Unfortunately it seems this offer is now over as the website is showing the 2 genealogy courses at a cost of €209.99 each. Maybe next time...

I just got my wife to register and she got access to wk1 of the genetic genealogy course FOC so I think it is still possible to register.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Two Free Online Genealogy Courses - futurelearn.com
« on: Wednesday 07 February 24 12:13 GMT (UK)  »
I have just picked up on the Strathclyde University Genetic Genealogy MOOC having done the general MOOC some years ago so thanks Kaybron for your OP. I have no idea how I missed it as I did register for it some time ago before it started.
Having completed wk 1 - it was obviously running some time ago, perhaps December/January according to coments here - wk 2 is now not available until 13th February unless I purchase the course at £99. I have done a lot of MOOCs and have never encountered this before. I am guessing Future Learn are trying to monitise what was perviously FOC? They always offered a purchase option to retain access for one year but the MOOCs always ran without interuption.
I never understood the purchase option as all the videos can be downloaded which implies that the universities are happy for you to retain course material for personal use permanently. The articles can be retained by using screen capture software that can capture vertical scrolling screens so I don't see why anyone would purchase the MOOC unless they want the associated certificate.
It will be interesting to see when wk3 is made available .

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Ancestry USA Extra Tools
« on: Thursday 28 December 23 08:38 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for the link, Carmella. As always an excellent in-depth article from Roberta Estes.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Ancestry USA Extra Tools
« on: Wednesday 27 December 23 15:36 GMT (UK)  »
Peter wondered whether the subscription needed soon to view shared matches, etc as discussed on the other thread might be the DNA Plus subscription. That might mitigate the impact but only if it is a one-off, relatively small, subscription similar to MyHeritage. Time will tell.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Ancestry USA Extra Tools
« on: Wednesday 27 December 23 10:08 GMT (UK)  »
Peter Calver of Lost Cousins recently drew my attention to a DNA-only subscription on Ancestry. It is well hidden from sight but I eventually tracked it down. Details at
https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/AncestryDNA-Plus-Membership?language=en_US

It seems to be available by invitation only. You cannot subscribe at the moment so fee unknown. Has anyone here been invited?

While searching for it I saw that Ancestry.com also offer Pro Tools at $9.99/month for building trees for their American customers.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Ancestry - subscription needed to see shared matches
« on: Saturday 23 December 23 11:14 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: phil57 on Saturday 23 December 23 08:44 GMT (UK)
I see this as part of the ongoing fallout from the 23&Me data breach and other platforms' processes to protect their users.

Interesting point, Phil57. I had not thought of that as a possible reason. If that is their objective then it is a own goal. How many are going to test with Ancestry when the other companies offer a DNA subscription either free or at a nominal sum? A change in their T&C would prevent any litigation concerns.

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