Last week Amazon released a new software update for Kindles that didn’t seem very interesting on the surface, but it turns out they did add an important new feature not mentioned in the release notes. Kindles running firmware 5.13.4 now have the option to group books together that are in a series. They added series […]
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How to Fix Kindle eBooks Not Downloading for USB Transfer at Amazon
A new issue has cropped up when it comes to downloading Kindle ebooks from the Manage Your Content page at Amazon. The problem occurs when trying to download purchased ebooks for USB transfer when using the Chrome web browser—ebooks simply will not download. There are reports of the problem affecting the Firefox browser as well. […]
How to Identify Every Kindle Model That Amazon Has Released
I’ve posted about this in the past, but some people still have problems figuring out exactly which Kindle model they have, so let’s go over how to properly identify each and every Kindle model that Amazon has released since the very first Kindle in 2007. Amazon’s naming tactics can get really confusing after ten different […]
How to Install KOReader on Pocketbook eReaders
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 […]
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 […]