With the latest 4.21.15015 software update for Kobo ereaders, it’s now possible to fix the wasted space at the bottom of pages issue that effects many sideloaded ePub ebooks. Davidfor, resident Kobo expert over at MobileRead, noted the change for the long-standing windows and orphans issue with the latest update. Here’s the quote describing the […]
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How to Setup Onyx eReaders as Secondary PC Display (Video)
The 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max is the only model from Onyx that officially supports Monitor Mode to use the device as a secondary computer monitor, as it’s the only model that comes with an HDMI port. But other Onyx ereaders can be used as a secondary PC display as well if you don’t mind some […]
How to Turn Off Data Tracking on Kindles
Some folks really don’t like the idea of having their reading habits tracked by Amazon. In fact some will go as far as never turning on Wi-Fi and sideloading everything just so Amazon can’t track their data. Most people don’t want to go through that much trouble to avoid tracking, and most probably don’t know […]
How to Quickly Free up Additional Storage Space on Your Kindle
Amazon added a Storage Management feature to Kindles quite awhile ago, and it still seems like one of the lesser-known features that most people don’t know about. If it gets to the point where you’re Kindle is starting to run low on storage space, there are a couple of ways to free up additional storage […]
How to Avoid Lockscreen Advertisements on Kindles for Free
If you have a Kindle with Special Offers, then you’re forced to view an annoying advertisement (that’s usually completely unrelated to your reading preferences) on the lockscreen every single time you turn your Kindle on and off or happen to glance at the screen while it’s turned off. To me this is simply unacceptable. I […]
Onyx eReaders: How to Add Images and Passwords to Note Files (Videos)
Onyx added some new features to their lineup of ereaders with the recent release of the 2.2.1 software update, including the ability to add images to notes and password protect notes. Onyx uploaded some YouTube videos showing how these new features work (embedded below). Here’s the gist of the videos in written form: To add […]
How to Transfer eBooks and Documents to Kindles from Tablets and Phones
When it comes to sideloading ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, you can’t easily transfer content by connecting a USB cable like when using a desktop computer or laptop. It’s just as easy to transfer ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, but it […]
How to Use Inverted Text Mode on Kobo eReaders the New Easy Way
The night mode hack has been one of the more popular mods for Kobo’s ebook readers to read with white text on a black background, as some call inverted text mode. The older methods to get inverted mode to work kept getting broken with firmware updates, but nowadays there’s a much easier way to use […]