E Ink note taking devices have started becoming more and more popular in recent years, and there are companies like Onyx and Kobo that offer several devices that double as ereaders and E Ink note taking tablets. So far Amazon has yet to show any interest in the E Ink note taking market, but could […]
Some Screen Defects are Covered by Kobo’s Warranty
If your Kobo ereader has screen problems, you might care to know there are certain defects that are covered by Kobo’s warranty. There’s a page on Kobo’s support website that talks about some of the screen problems that are covered by their warranty. Here’s a quote from the page: “If your eReader screen has dead […]
Why is “Update Your Kindle” Always Grayed Out?
One thing that causes a lot of confusion when it comes to software updates for Kindle ereaders is the fact that the “Update Your Kindle” option in settings is always grayed out. I often see people saying they can’t update their Kindle because the option is grayed out and unavailable. So the thing is it’s […]
Buy 2 Kindles, Get $20 off at Amazon
For the next few days, Amazon is having a deal where you can get $20 off when buying any two new Kindle ereaders, including the new Kindle Paperwhite. To get the deal you just have to put two Kindle ereaders in your cart at Amazon and check-out using promo code 2PACK. This is kind of […]
Do You Like Popular Highlights in Kindle eBooks?
One of the unique features with Kindle ebooks that’s not available on other platforms is the ability to view passages that are most often highlighted by other Kindle users. The feature is called Popular Highlights. On Kindle ereaders, you can turn popular highlights on and off from the font adjustment menu while reading. The setting […]
Kobo Sage PowerCover Now Available to Order
When Kobo released their new Kobo Sage ereader in October, they advertised a unique charging cover accessory to go along with it but oddly it wasn’t available to purchase and it hasn’t been for the past couple of months. It looks like Kobo finally got some in stock because now the Kobo Sage PowerCover is […]
New Kindle Paperwhite Has Moisture Detection on USB-C Port
The latest Kindle Paperwhite is the first Kindle to come with a USB-C port, and according to Amazon it’s able to detect moisture and temporarily disable charging to help avoid problems. There’s this help page at Amazon that talks about how to Resolve Liquid Detection Issues on Kindle ereaders. Apparently if your Kindle detects liquid […]
How to Set Correct Time on Kindle eReaders
One weird thing I’ve noticed about Kindle ereaders over the years is they sometimes display the wrong time on the top menu bar. Amazon seems to set the time using Wi-Fi but it isn’t always correct. For me it’s usually off by an hour one way or another, probably because of daylight savings time or […]