The number one battery saving tip for tablets and ebook readers is quite simple: turn off Wi-Fi. Obviously you want to keep it on when you have need of it, but you’d be surprised how much Wi-Fi drains the battery when you aren’t even using the device. That’s why I always keep Wi-Fi turned off […]
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NookManager: Everything You Need to Root and Restore a Nook Touch or Nook Glow
A new tool called NookManager recently became available for rooting the Nook Touch and Nook Glow. It also includes ways to create backups and it can restore your Nook to factory settings, as well as disable B&N apps and install custom plugins. I haven’t tried NookManager myself because quite frankly both my Nook Touch and […]
How to Remove Adobe DRM From ePub and PDF eBooks
A couple of weeks ago I posted an article about how to remove DRM from Kindle ebooks in four easy steps. This time around I’ve got a tutorial on how to easily remove Adobe DRM from ePub and PDF ebooks. All you have to do is install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer, along with […]
How to Remove DRM From Kindle eBooks in 4 Easy Steps
If you’ve ever bought an ebook from Amazon, you’ve likely heard that it comes with Amazon’s proprietary DRM that locks it into the Kindle platform (for more info about DRM see The eBook DRM Guide). The only way to read Amazon’s ebooks on a non-Kindle device or app is to remove the DRM. This may […]
Android Tablet and eReader Troubleshooting Guide
Over the past couple of years I’ve had the opportunity to use and review around two dozen Android tablets and ereaders, including the Kindle Fire, various Nook tablets, the Asus Transformer, cheap Chinese imports, a bunch of crummy tablets from Pandigital, and even some Android-powered E Ink ebook readers like the Nook Touch and Sony […]
How to Easily Add Custom Fonts to Kindle Paperwhite – No Hacks
So I was doing some reading on my Kindle Paperwhite last night and started to wonder if there was an easy way to add additional font choices to the list without jailbreaking and hacking. As it turns out, there is an easy way to add custom fonts to the Kindle Paperwhite. Basically all you need […]
eReader and Tablet Getting Started Guide Christmas 2012
So you received a new ebook reader or tablet for Christmas and you’re looking for ways to get the most out of it. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Below you will find a bunch of resources for getting started with your new gadget. Another good way to figure out how to use all […]
How to Sideload Android Apps on Nook HD and Nook HD+ Without Rooting
Much to my surprise, it turns out that it’s entirely possible to sideload third-party Android apps onto Barnes and Noble’s new Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets. But before you get too excited, B&N doesn’t make the process easy. In fact it’s pretty much a total pain in the ass, but it is possible, and […]