Tablets, smartphones, and LCD screens in general get a bad rap when it comes to reading and eye strain. Lots of complaints can be found about reading on LCD screens causing eye discomfort and other problems. There are some things that you can do to make reading on tablets, phones and computers more pleasant and […]
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How to Fix Your Kindle If You Forget the Passcode
Kindle ereaders have the option to set a passcode in settings under device options that password protects Kindles so that users have to enter a passcode to turn the Kindle on. The passcode is a separate thing from the parental controls password that you can setup to restrict certain aspects of your Kindle, including access […]
How to Make Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Under $2
Earlier this week Amazon released a new Kindle Audio Adapter that is designed to bring text-to-speech and VoiceView, an accessibility tool for the blind and visually impaired, to Kindle ereaders. The adapter essentially comes free with a Kindle Paperwhite 3 bundle after a $20 credit. The Kindle Audio Adapter can also be purchased separately for […]
How to Transfer eBooks and PDFs to Kindles via USB
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 […]
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 […]