The top five useful gadgets for genealogists to effortlessly help them with their family history research and data collection.

For some time now, when I read about people conscientiously digitizing every single photo they own, I wonder what I’m missing. The “Scan Your Life” movement holds little appeal. I was fortunate to inherit boxes filled with family photos. And I’ve filled more boxes with my own prints and digital images. But I don’t want to…