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General => Technical Help => Family History Programs, Tree Organisation, Presentation => Topic started by: deadants on Wednesday 26 January 05 06:12 GMT (UK)
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As the macintosh is now starting to become more popular and the price is now starting to become affordable, I was wondering how many people are using it for Genealogy.
What Genealogy software are you using?
Has anybody been using Heredis or Reunion 8? If so, are they worth the price?
http://www.myheredis.com/
http://www.leisterpro.com/
Are you using a shareware version of something else?
http://www.softlookup.com/category.asp?ID=487
If you think Macs are two expensive, check this out. http://www.apple.com/macmini/
deadants
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I've used Reunion and though expensive I really liked it. It is very user friendly and gives a very good clear picture of family relationships. I only wish it was made for a PC. (The macintosh actually belongs to another family member)
Hope this helps
Jo
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Thanks for the reply jocie. I also use Reunion 8, and must say it has very easy to use interface. After playing around with legacy for a while on a PC, I realy appreciated Reunions Charting and report features. Also another package my cousin is using on her PC is Family TreeMaker 2005. It will only let you publish your web pages to Ancestry.com, which I think is a bit restrictive.
By the lack of replies, it makes me wonder if any mac users look in the technical forum. There must be quite a lot of people using Macs for genealogy as Companies like Leister Productions would not exists. Obviously the difference in price reflects the ratio of PC to Mac user base. Hopefully with the increase in Mac popularity and their cheaper machines like the newly announced Mac mini, this may make prices of software come down.
I would really like to hear from any one who has used Heredis or any other package for that matter, and make a comment on the likes and dislikes.
deadants
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Hi Deadant!
I now use Reunion 8 and only recently wert over to it after years using GEDitCOM.
I wont say a word against GEDitCOM because it has been very reliable and has done almost everything I knew to ask of it but I wanted to move up to something more OS X ish and after looking at the various offerings chose Reunion. I am not unhappy with it, quite the converse, but there are odds and ends it would be nice if it could do ;-)
Colin
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Hi Deadant,
I'm using Heredis macx.2. I have used macs for years, well since 1991 and have a rather upgraded G4 and have been using Heredis on it since March 06. I have nothing else to compare it with, but have found it quite user friendly. Any exports have gone into other peoples software easily.
I've only recently been using it in anger, putting photographs and census images onto it (I do put the usual reference to who provided the census and hope it doesn't go against copyright rules, although it's only for personal use).
My biggest gripe is that I would like to undo the last command but there does not seem a good way of doing it. So I save often and make sure I have a backup. The other thing on my wish list would be, being able to show the tree on the screen and select the people I want to export.
All in all, I thought the price was reasonable and the software gets better as I get to know it. I haven't used the reports yet, but the statistics pages are interesting.
Pipkim :)
I like the prices of Apples new laptops, if I had some spare cash I wouldn't mind one of them!!! ;D
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Another Reunion 8 user here. It's the only programme I've ever used so I can't compare it to others, but it does everything I want.
Monica
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Here's another one I found on Apples web site but I haven't tried it.
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/home_learning/genealogypro.html
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I've been using Macs for 20 years and think they are the bees knees and always used Reunion on OS 9 but with OS X I've tried Geditcom (ok but a bit fiddly unless you want to do programming) and I am now trying MacFamilyTree which is a very graphical programme but lacks a major item, reports, although according to their forum this matter is being addressed sometime this year. So far I have found this to be an excellent piece of software in spite of the limitations and it can be found here:
www.onlymac.de.
The site will probably come up in German but you just have to click on one of the flags on the left.
Mike
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Another satisfied Reunion 8 user.
Jane
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I am using Reunion on my Mac, also! I find it excellent, as I am gradually learning how to use it and what all the little tricks are. But I don't have anything to compare it with.
MarieC
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A new Mac genealogy Program it requires OS X 10.4 or above but a demo is available from
http://web.mac.com/keithswilson/iWeb/Site/iFamilyForTiger.html
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I'm using Mac Family Tree V. 4.3.3
Initially i found it a bit tiring to load images and documents. now, a few months down the line i can find my way around ok.
I wonder if any of you out there have used the Burn Now facility. I tried a burn to a dvd, not really knowing what the result would be. But I expected that dvd player would take over and the chats etc would be there and interactive. In fact the dvd image had to be double clicked open. The image files had to be d/clicked to open. there was a gedcom file that opened up with geditcom and was interactive. However, all the images that i had painstakingly loaded were not available.
i just wonder how you guys are recording your trees etc. Will you be saving to dvd or just printing off. Does your software offer any better options than Family Tree?
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Another Reunion 8 user here, I've tried various others and Reunion is certainly the best one I've come across.
And I <3 my Mac ;D
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Im using Mac Family tree v5.1.3 and its fantastic. Best software i have used for my tree. :)
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I am using MacFamilyTree. I much prefer FTM (a 1995 version!), but I only use it for when I'm on the go eg. at the library looking something up and need to look at the tree. My other computer is a desktop, this one is a macbook. I did try the other programs but this if the only one which allowed you to use it for free (you aren't allowed to save the file though, but as I only use it for reference, I don't need to).
Andrew
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My reunion 9 is excellent and the support from the authors is exemplary!
I'd reccommend it to anyone!
Colin
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I second that - I'm also using Reunion 9 and find it brilliant - very intuitive to use and wonderful support from the company (Leisterpro) when I've had any problems figuring anything out. Well worth the money in my opinion!
Jaylay
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Those who are using Reunion 9....did you previously have Reunion 8? I've got 8 at the moment, very very happy with it, but would consider upgrading if there are advantages. How would you compare the two?
Cheers
Prue :)
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Hi Prue
I had Reunion 8 before - was very happy with it but I'm a sucker for an upgrade so forked out the (I think) $60 or so. The new features are here:
http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/version9/newfeatures/newfeatures.php
But to be honest if you're happy with Reunion 8 I'd say stick with it - I know I certainly don't use all of the features it offers!
Jaylay
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I'm considering buying a Mac, but also the software that allows me to use PC programs on it. But I would consider using a Mac specific family tree program, because I'd like to use it on an Ipod Touch. I would think that would be ideal as a portable gadget to carry around all your family history needs in one place, program, files, photos and any other media. Does anyone do this?
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Hi MarkyP - I haven't tried this yet - but Reunion 9 definitely has this facility - see link above - you can transfer your each person onto a 'pod card' - you've reminded me to give it a go so thanks!
Jaylay
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My 2 Pence Worth.... I have just started researching my family tree and tried a couple of applications but have to say MacFamily Tree is really good. It has a few things that I found awkward but I guess as with any new piece of software, its just getting used to it.
This app works well with iPhoto and other media. MobileMe account's work really well, produces an easy to use web version of your tree. I wouldn't say it's pleasing to the eye but a great reference tool without any hassle none-the-less.
Also there is an iPhone app that is compatible. I haven't used it as yet but the reviews aren't too bad. At least they 're a forward thinking company and keep updating the products.
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Reunion 9 works very well on a MacBook (OSX 10.5) - it is user friendly and has lots of usable features.
At the moment I am waiting for Leisterpro (makers of Reunion) to complete their application for the iPod Touch and iPhone - then it will be possible to carry the whole family tree around in a handy and accessible form.
But please note that the PodCards that can be produced by Reunion 9 do not work with the iPod Touch or iPhone, only on the "older" iPods with screens - hence the wait for the new application.
There are apparently other applications available at the iTunes Store for the iPod Touch and iPhione that can be used to store your family tree info.
See, for example, the discussion at
http://www.reuniontalk.com/showthread.php?p=19997#post19997
Phill
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The "Reunion" application is now available in the iTunes App store.
If you already have Reunion 9 you have to update to Reunion 9.08 (free on the Reinion website) and with the Reunion app the information in the Reunion on the computer can be downloaded onto your iPod Touch or iPhone.
It works brilliantly
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Found answer.
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Hi
Presumably the answer that you found is that you can import a GEDCOM file into Reunion. I have never actually imported a GEDCOM file, but I imagine it would be quite easy - I started from scratch with Reunion and all operations that I have done so far have been easy.
Phill
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Hi Phil, thanks for the reply, yes found that you can import, thought you should be able to! just thinking of switching to a Mac but before I do wanted to clarify!
Newbie
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Hi all, new to this site today but I saw this thread and thought I might be able to give some input. I have doing the genealogy thing for about 15 years or so. previously I have used all the flavours of Family Tree Maker so quite a few different versions. I don't know about you but I think the program has gone downhill. Recently I bought a Macbook and was running my FTM in a Parallels virtual machine but decided to go with Reunion 9 which is a wonderful program albeit I think a tad expensive. I also have an Iphone so I synced the data from the Mac to there with the new Reunion program at £9.99. I've yet to use the Iphone version but a quick look around I'm very impressed.
Martyn
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The best I have found is "iFamily for Leopard (or Tiger)". It generates quick/easy pedigree charts with a lot of control but I'm not happy with the reporting department. They promise to address that in next version. The reports it generates are too detailed and laborious.
Support has been incredible in the past but the developer passed away so it is in transition. I have no doubt it will be great again. Like all programs, it is hard for them to keep up with new operating systems etc.
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I have used Macs ever since they first came out. Which makes me very old.
I have a totally different approach which I have evolved over time due to the incredibly expensive software that is supplied for Macs. I suppose that the software suppliers assume that if you can afford a Mac, you can afford to pay more for the software.
I use the combination of PhpGedview and MAMP. MAMP loads Apache and PHP onto the Mac and lets me run a private offline webserver. I then use PhpGedview on my machine, as a website but totally offline and unconnected to my broadband.
I find it provides far more facilities that any of the expensive family history products, and is totally free. You can then move it to a website when you want to. Incidentally, I use exactly the same approach on a PC I have as well, it enables me to not have to worry about having different programs on different systems.
Happy to provide detailed instructions and help if anyone is brave enough to try this way.
Famhunter
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I re-started working on my family tree about a month ago and bought a Macbook Pro at the same time. Here in Australia Reunion is about twice the US price as converted and that made it rather expensive. I downloaded and tried for 15 days the full, but time limited version of GeditcomII.
I have found it very satisfactory so far: it readily imported a big and somewhat complex Gedcom file and allows storage of photos, scans etc by reference link. The output reports are fairly standard trees, pedigrees, ahntafels etc.
I have not yet tried to use it to set up a web site, as this us not one of my interests, nor do I have any idea whether ithingies are supported.
It looks fine for someone who now feels a little unambitious compared to the rest of you. It is for example, rather more versatile and easier to use than PAF and PAF Companion on the PC, which I used about 10 years ago and re-used a few months ago.
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"unambitious"? But you said you have only worked for a month or so - just wait, you'll get hooked.
But on a more serious note - have you looked at buying Reunion from a supplier in the UK? With the Australian dollar climbing and the UK pound still a bit low, it might be cheaper than buying in US dollars.
Phill
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As the last post here was in 2009, I was wondering how people feel now. I was interested in the Family Tree Maker, but I can't use it as my Mac OSX is one model "too early"
I want something simple to use & I don't need lots of sophisticated features (although, of course, one tends to change one's mind on that as one "progresses")
Thanks
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I use Reunion and found the basic features to be very user friendly. i have gradually added started using extra features as I became more confident with the basics. Like all programmes it has it's limitations but I have never had any problems with it.
I was given Mac Family Tree for my birthday but found it to be very unreliable. It has a lot of 'bugs' and crashes regularly. There is a forum where the problems are discussed but sadly not resolved and the issue with crashing seems to be a major problem at the moment. Hopefully this will be sorted with an upgrade.
This is just my experience and there may well be others who are happy with it.
however for the moment I'm sticking with what I know.....Reunion :)
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I've spent about a month fighting with FTM, including numerous calls to tech support, implementing laborious processes, then come up against the same issues. Have worked on Macs for 23+ years and find this very discouraging, especially since I was an early FTM user when it was a Broderbund product over 15 years ago and have been anxiously awaiting its arrival.
I just don't trust the integrity of the file so think it best to pack it in until there appears to be a more stable version.
J
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Like Jocie, I'm a happy Reunion user. Haven't tried FTM or any other genealogy program so nothing to compare it with, but there seem to be no bugs in Reunion.
MarieC
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I am also a Mac user. Thus far, I have been keeping my family tree on paper, and it's getting to the time when I need a program to keep track of all of this so I can plan where to go next.
What is the best program these days for this? I'd like to be able to print charts or have some type of print out of all of this as it's often confusing, especially when I go back in time, it seems everyone named their sons after their father and they all have the same name.
Thanks,
Carole :)
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it seems everyone named their sons after their father and they all have the same name.
In my family it was brothers,cousins etc as well and it can be very confusing. However a good family tree program will be a huge help with this.
The choice is up to you as you can see from my previous post I am a great fan of Reunion I always found it very reliable, user friendly and it suits my needs. You can download trials or demo's of most programs. Sadly the new Mac version of Family Tree maker still seems to have rather a lot of bugs in it but hopefully they will soon sort this.
There is also a Mac program called My Heredis which gives you a free trial download but I know nothing about it. Maybe someone else on here has used it.
Hope this is of some help
J :)
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I did download the trial of Reunion after reading such great reviews on here about it. I have to say that it is user friendly and I like it. I get my pension in a couple more months so I'll probably wait until then to buy it or ask for it for my birthday in March.
We had about four inches of snow last night, so today I'm going to go through my closet to find my folders with all the certificates I've acquired over the years and enter all of that into Reunion :)
Carole
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Pleased that you like it. Entering all your certificates will keep you busy for a while!
I've used Reunion for several years and although I have tried various others I still find it the best for Mac.
Jo
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Thanks, Jocie. I didn't want to spend all that money until I could see if I liked it. I'm glad they have a trial version :)
Carole
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Like a few others above I am a recent convert to Mac. I currently use the very good Family Historian software on my old PC but it is not compatible so I must either keep two machines or buy something like Reunion. What shocked me was the price. It is half as much again as FH and obviously at the top end of cost among genealogy programs (unless you buy hard copy so-called De-Luxe versions which I don't need). I don't know how much it is in Oz but UK prices seem extortionate.
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I found it online in the UK for £62.95. That's about the same as it is in the US as it's $99 here. I do like it, just not sure I want to spend that kind of money on it. I'm still on the fence.
If there is anything that is just as good, perhaps with less bells and whistles, I'd be interested. I just want something so I can keep all the info in one place.
Carole
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I am another very happy 'Reunion' user - and I am not tech wizz - I find it easy and with lots of helpful hints when I am stuck. When I am REALLY stuck, there are a few wizzes on RC who were willing to walk me though the tricky bits - like downsizing a chart to fit into my book!
Wiggy
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I've recently met someone else who highly recommended Reunion. I'm rather in the same position as carmay....still sitting on the fence because I just want something to store the info in.
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'Reunion' is not cheap, but well worth the money to my way of thinking - it keeps getting free upgrades, and when you think of how much you are willing to spend on certificates etc, it is an not expensive method of keeping things in order and easily accessible. It has lots of possibilities - most of which I haven't tried yet - I use it in basic fashion - but as I get more skilled there is room for the programme to expand with me - (or should that be me to expand with the programme - :-\ ;) )
If you are in Aus, now is a good time to buy it with our $AUD at parity or better!!!
Wiggy :)
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I am still using the trial version, but since my birthday is in March, I think I might get it for myself as a birthday present to me :)
Carole
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Excellent notion!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Carole
Pleased to hear you've decided on Reunion.
I have tried others but somehow always feel more 'at home' with Reunion.
I agree with Wiggy you can expand with the programme ;D ;D
I use much more of it now after two years but there is still more to explore.
Above all it is a very reliable programme and does what it says on the tin!
Jo
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I've just heard from friends that they think Reunion is bringing out a PC compatible programme - anyone know anything about this?? :-\
- Ummmm - I think that should read a Reunion programme for PCs - well that's what I mean anyhow - one that can be used by PC owners!
Wiggy :)
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Hi Wiggy
I'm sure I've read something about this somewhere I'll try to find it and send you the link
Jo
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Thanks Jo - that would be great! Meanwhile I have just found this - but it is years old so I don't know how applicable it is now!
http://genforum.genealogy.com/rs/messages/229.html
And now I will stop sidetracking ::) ;)
Wiggy :)
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Somehow think our messages got crossed. there is a PM for you telling you what you already know!!.
That will teach me to wander off when I'm halfway through writing it then come back to finish it!!
Jo
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..OK...I'm going for "Reunion" too (also have birthday coming up)
Wiggy, I have a friend in Aus who might be interested....do you have a recommendation of where to order it from ?
I'm terribly, terribly, thick I know....but what do you mean about their having a "PC compatible"" one coming out ? I assume I can use the one that's out now on my Mac OSX laptop ?
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yes you can use it on your Mac - but you can't share it with anyone on a PC. I was wondering if there is one which is being produced which is able to be used by PC users - but as this thread is specifically about Macs, it is probably the wrong place to ask!!! ;D ;D
I bought mine online and download online- paid online - didn't ever get a box with it in!!!
I also am in Australia and now is a very good time to order as our dollar is almost at parity with US dollars! When I bought, it was $99US = $159 AUD that was a couple of years ago - I don't know what the price is now - but just Google Reunion and you'll get the lot! - including how to order/download/pay etc.
http://www.reunion-for-macintosh.com/joomla/reunion-v9/buy-reunion-v9-now.html?gclid=CKz8g-6t0qYCFYVypAodXnKlJA
sorry for long link - don't know how to make it shorter - but try this! Looks like it is about $152 at the moment - ( the price fades to insignificance when you think how much we are willing to spend buying certificates etc!! ;D )
Wiggy :)
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If anyone is thinking about buying FTM for Mac just to let you know the latest update still hasn't fixed some of the problems with it.
The irritating hint leaves are still impossible to remove even when you've checked all the hints.
So it may be perhaps worth waiting until the teething troubles are sorted ::).
Jo
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I found a copy of Reunion 9 on Amazon.com from a private seller for $79. It's on its way here and comes with the box and all registration papers.
Carole
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Well done Carole ;D ;D
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Just about to order Reunion, as I haven't had time to "play" with it. I know there was a reputable dealer someone told me about who used to have an advert on Amazon when you searched for Reunion software (couldn't order it through Amazon) Does anyopne know who it was, please ?
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Sorry I can't help you there. I bought mine online and downloaded it.
The more I use it the more I like it ;D
Jo
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Hi. I can’t see any posts here after 2011 but thought I’d see if anyone is still watching. A Mac technical thread would be very useful. When I have a problem I think I’ve found the solution somewhere only to then realise the fix only works for windows.
I’m using a MacBook Pro which I love with FTM 2017. I do have Reunion as well but stopped using it. That is because, by the time I found it I already had over 1000 people in a tree created in Ancestry. I could download a GEDCOM to Reunion but couldn’t get all my sources and images properly.
I’m thinking of returning to Reunion though for the Charting facility.
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Hello
I am a Mac User - never had a PC - started with GEDITCOM... a long time back. My wife bought me Reunion 10 years ago and I have never wanted anything else.
If you have a problem with your Mac please explain it including the Model / Year and Operating system. It would be helpful to know how much memory you have too.
If you have a problem with Reunion - have you contacted Support at LeisterPro.com? They have always been very helpful to me. I have version 12.0 and 3500+ on one of my files, photos and everything.
If there is something specific that is a problem explain and Ill help if i can. I am also sometimes found on Apples Fora... being an Apple/Mac User since 1977 and after a long line of different hardware Im happy to helpif I can.
So where is your problem - By the way I have to say I haven't and won't use Ancestry! Another problem!
Colin
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Hi Colin
Thanks for that. I'm using a MacBook Pro 13" (late 2011), Version 10.13.6. 8GB Memory. It apparently is vintage and I can't update to Mojave. I'm thinking of replacing it now but putting it off while I decide if I'd be better off with a desktop.. doing FH on 13" screen is sometimes hard. But it's great normally and I won't go back to a PC/Windows laptop.
I have Reunion, bought a couple of years ago. But, I already had about 1000 people in an Ancestry tree then and the transfer was a mess so I stuck with FTM.
Now I'm going back to Reunion because it is basically a much better programme. I will just have to concentrate harder on sorting the issues. I did ask the tech people for help but they couldn't sort it either!
So I have now upgraded to Reunion 12 and deleted the old tree. To move all my data in again, they suggest (in a post I found) using FTM version 3 for Mac and then import as a GEDCOM. I am confused about that as I have FTM 2017. I can see in the EXPORT option that I can export to version 3. Also FTM 16. I don't quite understand. Do you think I need to use version 3 specifically or will FTM 2017 work? Don't worry if you don't know. I can put a message on a reunion forum. I could do a trial run but my experience of doing that is sometime I end up with messy files which don't get deleted properly and then confuse me!
Would be good to have a Mac/Reunion forum here.
Jane
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If screen size of a MacBook is an issue for genealogy buy the MacBook and a cheap external screen for use as a secondary screen when the MacBook is at home. The best of both worlds!
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Brilliant.. why didn't I think of that! I'd been thinking desktop with the old laptop as separate screen but there won't really be the space on my tiny desk for that.
Thank you.
Jane
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.or Chromecast dongle and cast images to the tele
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I have an apple tv.. so I could use that except the tv is in a different room.. but good idea for sharing with others if the family are here. Thanks.
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Hello Jane
I'm not sure a cheap screen to mimic your MBP 2011 13" would help. It may not be as simple as that either - cheap screens for MBP may not be cheap...if they are to give you a half decent picture! I bought a Samsung TV for its HDMI connection but it is well used in another role now and has been replaced.
I suspect you'd be better off buying a 2011 MBP 15".
Why do I say that - I have one just the same which I use for another task. It now has 8 GB memory which speeded it up. It is vintage too and yes it cannot run Mojave - no problem. It has a good sized screen and mine now has its 500 GB HDD replaced with a 500 GB SSD - seriously fast. Its OS is recognised as solid and reliable and even now Apple is occasionally upgrading it. I dropped my older MS Office and found Apples Pages, Numbers and Keynote can open all the MS files and save files in MS formats. So much faster.
The 2011 MBP is referred to as a Unibody and they are rugged. Mine was a gift from a friends two daughters who gave me both their 2011 MBPs which had both had disasters. The 13" was not happy with a cup tea with milk and sugar poured over it. Only the 500 GB HDD came out. I traded the shell in for a new glass screen to replace the cracked one on the the 2011 15"
So -lucky me - I have two MBPs, both 15" - the second is a Retina but only 250 GB SSD. Its superb for Family History in one User and everything else in the second. I run Etrecheck on each at regular intervals and all is well.
Reunion - I have had no real problems with it in the maybe 15 years I have had it and, like the Macs, I keep it up to date. It has been excellent for what I needed and has some immense trees on it. If you have paid for the update to 12 I'm sure the Support folk will help you but I don't think you need worry - just dump whatever you want to go to the MBP as ged files from wherever you have them. I tried FTM but gave up on it - geditcom was almost good! If you can dump FTM files in Families as separate ged files, you should be able to open them on the Mac in Reunion without any problem. I'd suggest you create each as a separate family file until you are happy that you know your way around and only then merge those Families together.
If you can get one I can recommend a Fujitsu Display which usually have VGA, DVI, Dataport and the Dataport is the full sized version of Apples Thunderbolt, which your MBP has. I bought my screen from a daughter who works for Fujitsu because i am also playing with Raspberry Pi's!
Anything at all I can do to help feel free to ask. Yes, may be a Mac/Reunion Forum has scope.
Have fun - By the way Google Chrome is not recommended for use on Mac Laptops. Overheating and excess battery use problems are well known. Not sure about Chromecast but i'd be cautious.
Colin
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I have a 2014 MBP 2014 with Mojave aboard and while I use Safari for most things I find that Chrome works better with Google Map which I use a lot. I do however agree that when Chrome is on the laptop gets very hot so maybe it's best to ignore my earlier thought.
I use MacFamilyTree 8 to record my family history. It works fine and it is always being improved. I've never tried Reunion and was put off doing so by it's cost. I converted to Mac from Windows after retiring, as many people do. I used Family Historian in those far-off days. A great program but not available for MacOS sadly.
Tony
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Hi Colin
Good points.. I haven't decided about an external screen, though I've seen some good reviews for one or two, but not cheap as you say. I am considering a 15" laptop.. but I could also upgrade my current 13". I added more memory a couple of years ago, and was considering an SSD before thinking that I might just buy a newer laptop. Don't know. I've had differing advice with pros and cons on both sides. I agree the 2011 is a good solid machine. I did have to replace the trackpad after I tipped red wine over it, but seems fine now.
I can trade it in at the Apple shop for £130 and might get more on Ebay though I'm tempted to keep it even if I do get a newer one.
Reunion 12 appears to have lots of new features including the ability to import weblinks with a gedcom (maybe) and drag and drop pictures and sources. I've got an old tree on there that I'm playing around with before I import anything.
Having spent the last couple of days using Reunion, FTM seems really basic, though it is much simpler to use.
Tony.. yes.. I don't like Chrome though my son says it's better than Safari for a lot of things. The only malware I've had on my mac was just before christmas, when I had Chrome open and I clicked on something by accident.. I saw the little download thing but couldn't delete it. Every google search in Safari immediately defaulted to Bing and I ended up with non stop pop ups. Etrecheck got rid of them for about a day and then they were back again. So I tried Malwarebytes and that has done the trick.
And it does make the laptop heat up.
Think FH programmes are horses for courses. But I like the fact that Reunion is for mac and the forum help is excellent. We all need help at times and the issues one person might have is not necessarily identical to another persons. Rootschat is great because there are so many very knowledgable people.
Thanks again
Jane
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I used Family Historian in those far-off days. A great program but not available for MacOS sadly.
Tony
But it works well with Wine or Crossover and various other programs including virtual machines
https://www.fhug.org.uk/wiki/wiki/doku.php?id=how_to:family_historian_on_imac_ipad_android_etc