One of the nice things about Pocketbook’s ebook readers is they are open to install alternative reading apps. Pocketbooks run a Linux-based operating system so they can’t install Android apps, but they can install a few apps that works alongside the built-in reading software, including KOReader. KOReader is a popular reading app that’s available for […]
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How to Use Cloud Services to Add eBooks to Kobo eReaders
The Kobo Forma is the only Kobo ebook reader with official support for Dropbox, but it turns out there is unofficial support for Dropbox and additional cloud services for other Kobo ereaders too, not just the Forma. I came across a post at MobileRead where someone put together a set of scripts that allows Kobo […]
Kindles: How to Fix Disappearing Book Covers Issue
Amazon recently changed how cover art works with sideloaded content on Kindle devices and it has caused an issue that makes book covers disappear. Basically if the book doesn’t have a valid ASIN that corresponds with Amazon’s server then the cover image will get overwritten with a generic thumbnail image. Some workarounds were discovered, like […]
Kobo eReaders: How to Easily Remove Wasted Space on ePub eBooks
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 […]
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 […]