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 […]
What Would Happen if Kobo Closed Their eBook Store?
If you follow the ebook business closely over the years then you know it’s not unusual for an ebook store to go out of business. It happens fairly often, and Kobo has benefited a lot from some of those closings. Kobo absorbed Sony’s accounts when the Sony ebook store closed down back in 2014. They […]
Software Update 5.16.6.1 Released for Kindle Scribe
Amazon has released another Kindle software update for the second time this month, but this time the update is only available for the Kindle Scribe. They tacked on a “.1” to the previous update so now the current software version for the Kindle Scribe is 5.16.6.1, while the 10th and 11th generation Kindles are still […]
Is the Kindle Paperwhite Better with a 6.8″ or 6″ Screen?
Amazon has released five different generations of Kindle Paperwhite models since 2012 when the first one came out (which, oddly, is called the Kindle Paperwhite 6th generation using Amazon’s naming standards). The first three Paperwhite models shared the same design, and all had 6-inch E Ink displays, although Amazon upgraded the screen technology along the […]
Why is Text-to-Speech so Difficult to Use on Kindles?
Kindles have a text-to-speech feature that most people probably don’t know about, and the voice actually sounds fairly decent once you figure out how to get it to work, but the process of using text-to-speech is so convoluted and confusing on Kindles I doubt very many people would want to use it. It makes you […]
Onyx Still Updating Boox eReaders and eNotes from 4 Years Ago
Onyx gets a lot of flack for releasing new models every few months and replacing existing models after just 6-12 months on average, but I recently discovered that Onyx is still releasing software updates for models that were released over 4 years ago so that’s pretty cool. I was surprised to find the latest 3.5 […]
List of the Cheapest eReaders to Buy in 2024
If you’re thinking about buying your first ereader or if you just don’t want to spend a lot of money on a dedicated reading device with an eye-friendly E Ink screen, there are a few inexpensive options that are covered in this article. Most brands offer a budget model for around $100. While the budget […]
List of Differences Between Kindle Models in 2024
Here’s a quick summary of the different Kindle ereaders that are currently available to start 2024, with a list of distinguishing features for each model. The Kindle Oasis is included on the list since Amazon is still selling it, but it’s pretty obvious they’re starting to phase it out at this point—the 32GB model has […]