Guides
Practical, plainly written articles on the things our apps help with: family history, running a home, greetings and custom clothing.
Family historyHow to start your family tree in one weekendA practical way to begin a family tree: start with what you know, interview elders, record sources and keep sensitive details private.6 min read →Family historyTelugu and Hindi relationship names: why "uncle" is not enoughEnglish has one word for uncle. Telugu and Hindi have a different word for each kind. A plain guide to the common kinship terms and the logic behind them.5 min read →Home financesA monthly household budget that survives real lifeA budget is easy to start and hard to keep. A simple method: fixed costs first, one number for everything else, and a daily amount you can actually check.6 min read →Home financesCredit card statement date, due date and the interest-free periodHow a credit card billing cycle works: statement date, due date, minimum due and why paying only the minimum costs so much.5 min read →Home financesTrack grocery prices and measure your own kitchen inflationHow to compare groceries by price per kilo, find which shop is really cheaper and work out how much your own basket has gone up.5 min read →GreetingsFestival greetings that feel personal, not forwardedHow to make and send festival and good-morning greetings people are glad to receive: wording, names, photos, Telugu text and timing.5 min read →Custom clothingHow to take your measurements at home for a custom outfitA step-by-step guide to measuring bust, waist, hips, shoulder, sleeves and lengths at home, so a tailor or designer can cut a blouse or dress that fits.6 min read →How we buildWhy our apps keep your data on your phoneGenesis Forge apps work without accounts or servers. What that means for privacy, what it costs in convenience, and how to keep your data safe with backups.5 min read →