People sometimes ask if it’s possible to restrict access to the Kindle store and the web browser on Kindles, so for this post I’ll show you how to do that. If you’re going to loan your Kindle to someone, or if you’d like to use it as a kids Kindle without all the restrictions of […]
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Use Quick Archive on Kindles to Free up More Storage Space
I was digging around in the Kindle Paperwhite’s newly-redesigned settings menu after the new software update that was released yesterday, and I rediscovered the Storage Management section now that it’s no longer hidden below the list of other settings like it was before. Among the Storage Management settings there’s the option to “Quick Archive” downloaded […]
How to Set Custom Screensavers on Boox Devices (Video)
Onyx sometimes uploads tutorial videos to their YouTube channel showing how some of the various features work on Boox eNotes and ereaders. They recently added a video showing how screensavers work on Boox tablets. They have a lot more options available than other E Ink devices, including the option to show custom images, or memos […]
How to Add Custom Fonts to PocketBook eReaders
While reviewing the new PocketBook InkPad Color 2, I was critical of PocketBook’s seemingly random selection of font choices that don’t appear to be optimized for E Ink screens at all, and I posted an article complaining about how PocketBook doesn’t support adding your own fonts to their ereaders. Some folks were kind enough to […]
5 Tips for Using NeoReader on Onyx Boox Devices (Video)
Onyx has been uploading some tutorial videos to their YouTube channel, and most of them are actually quite useful and informative (unlike the weird unboxing videos they post of their own products). This latest video they uploaded shows some tips for using the on-board library and ebook app, called NeoReader, that comes on all Onyx […]
4 Tips for Navigating Onyx Boox Devices (Video)
Onyx has uploaded a video tutorial that explains all the different ways to navigate the interface on Boox devices. This is one area where Onyx offers more options than other eNotes and ereaders, and you might not know how everything works if you just got a Boox device so the video is worth watching. One […]
How to Use Custom Screensavers on Kobo eReaders
I came across a post on reddit yesterday with directions on how to set custom images on the screen when Kobo ereaders are turned off or sleeping, and it’s really easy to set up. Apparently the newer software on Kobos has an option to use custom screensavers but the feature is not being advertised. This […]
Onyx Boox Neo Reader Tips for Reading PDFs
Onyx has uploaded a YouTube video showing some of the advanced navigation and layout settings that are available when reading PDFs using their Neo Reader app. I mentioned some of this stuff in the Tab Ultra C video review, but I didn’t have enough time to show it so this is good timing. The video […]