Here’s a quick tutorial on how to transfer ebooks, PDFs, and other supported files to a Kindle using a USB cable attached to a computer. I was adding some PDFs to my Kindle Oasis the other day and I made a rookie mistake. I forgot and placed the PDF files on the root, the top […]
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How to Reset Kobo eReaders to Fix Problems
If your Kobo ereader ever starts experiencing problems or stops working properly, there a few different reset and restart options that can usually fix common issues and sudden performance problems. Kobo’s devices have an unusual restart system where you have to stick a paperclip into a small hole. I can’t think of any other ereaders […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite Tips and Tricks Video
Yesterday I posted an article with 40 tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, specifically the 7-inch model, which is very similar to the Tab E Lite. Ninety percent of those tips apply to the Galaxy Tab E Lite as well, so I won’t repost the list here, but I did put together […]
40 Tips and Tricks for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (+Video)
Below is a list of 40 tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy A tablet. A couple years ago I posted a tips and tricks guide for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, so I’ve gone through and updated it to apply to the newer model. This tips and tricks guide is specifically for the 7-inch […]
How to Fix Disappearing Content Issue on Kindle Fire HD
According to a number of user reports over on Amazon’s Kindle forums, some people are experiencing a problem with the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD where all content—photos, videos, and apps—suddenly disappears without warning. It turns out there’s an issue with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ that causes it to deregister itself, which essentially resets it […]
How to Use Amazon’s Whispersync for Voice and Immersion Reading Features
Each month Amazon gives away a free classic ebook and audiobook combination to help promote their Whispersync for Voice and Immersion Reading features. There’s some confusion about how it all works among users, so let’s go over the details and explain how you can make use the free audiobook titles each month. First off, Whispersync […]
List of all Fire Tablets and How to Tell Them Apart
A few months ago I posted an article about a List of all Kindles and How to Tell them Apart that Amazon has on their website. I recently noticed that Amazon has a similar page up for Fire tablets called Which Fire Tablet do I have? The page lists every single Fire tablet that Amazon […]
Two Workarounds for Missing Book Length Dots with New Kindle Update
A number of folks are disappointed with Amazon for removing the dots in list view that gave a visual representation of each Kindle book’s length on the Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, and the basic Kindle Touch. The latest 5.7.2 software update brought big changes to the Kindle’s user interface, especially the homescreen, and the reading-length […]