Earlier this year a number of software problems starting cropping up on Kindles after Amazon released certain software updates. Most of these issues seem to be fixed now to some extent, but others have been ongoing for several years. For the most part Kindles don’t have a lot of software problems, in part because the […]
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Boox Video Tutorial: A Complete Guide to Onyx’s NeoReader App
Onyx recently uploaded a YouTube video with a detailed walkthrough of their NeoReader app, the default reading app that comes preloaded on all Boox devices. The video goes into detail about all the main features and different settings menus, and how to use and configure the various toolbars and reading settings. One thing about Onyx’s […]
Two Ways to Avoid Seeing Ads on Ad-Supported Kindles
As I posted about earlier, I really like the screen on the new 12th gen Kindle Paperwhite, but I stupidly bought the ad-supported version, so now I have to either put up with the ads or fork over another $20 to Amazon to get rid of them. Having already paid the fee several times on […]
How to Borrow Library eBooks Directly on Kindles (Video)
Last December I posted about how it’s now possible to borrow library ebooks on Kindles using the new updated web browser, but I still don’t think most people know that library ebooks can work that way on Kindles, and Amazon doesn’t advertise that fact anywhere. Previously you always had to use a seperate device to […]
How to Change Color Settings on Kobo’s Colour eReaders
The Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour are Kobo’s first ereaders to come with color E Ink screens, and some people are noticing differences in color quality compared to other devices with color E Ink screens due to different color and saturation settings on the new Kobos. The color settings aren’t adjustable normally on Kobo’s […]
Video Tutorial of Notes App for Onyx’s Boox Devices
Onyx has uploaded a YouTube video that demonstrates the built-in Notes App that comes with their eNote devices like the Note Air, the Tab Ultra, and the Tab X. It’s actually a really well put together video that’s nearly 10 minutes long, and it shows a lot of the features that are available with the […]
Quick Tip: How to Remove Kindle Ads for Free
If you have an ad-supported Kindle that shows advertisements on the off-screen, there’s an easy way to get those ads removed for free but not everybody knows about it. There’s a well-known trick that’s been around for years, so this isn’t anything new, but anybody with a registered Kindle can do it. All you have […]
Book Cover Setting Changed on Kindles After Software Update
Ever since Amazon changed around the settings menu on 10th and 11th generation Kindles with the last 5.16.6 software update, there’s been some confusion over the Display Cover setting that shows the cover of the book that you’re currently reading on the screen while your Kindle is turned off. I’ve seen some comments here and […]