How to Update Your Amazon Kindle
Amazon regularly updates the Kindle software with bug fixes, improvements, and even new features like book-cover screensavers. Here’s how to make sure that yours is always up to date.
How to Set a Book Cover as Your Kindle Screensaver
Have you ever wanted to have the cover of a book you were reading as your Kindle screensaver? Well, until recently, you had to jailbreak your Kindle to do it. In 2021, though, it’s finally an official feature. Here’s how to …
How to Set a Default Kindle Device or App for Amazon E-books
When you buy an e-book through Amazon, it gets automatically delivered to your account’s default Kindle device. This is fine if there’s only one Kindle on your account, but you might want to change which device is set as the …
How to See a Book’s Page Number on Amazon Kindle
When you read paperback and hardcover books, you use page numbers for tracking progress and for discussing parts of the book. But Amazon’s Kindle only shows you your location in the book by default. Here’s how to see real pag…
How to Delete Books and Documents from Your Kindle Library
Your Kindle can hold thousands of books and documents, all of which can be synced across your devices. But if you want to keep your Kindle Library organized, you might want to delete some files from your Kindle….
How to Read Kindle Books on Your Computer or a Website
Left your Kindle reader behind? Not a problem—you can still read your e-books on a nice big screen, without losing out on features like notes, bookmarks, and highlights. Here’s how to read Kindle books on any Windows 10 PC,…
How to Use Dark Mode on Kindle
Kindle makes for a great e-book reader when compared to traditional tablets. But when you’re trying to read at night, the sharp white background light can be a problem for your eyes. Relieve your eyes using dark mode on Kindl…
How to Transfer Any eBook to Kindle Using Calibre
Amazon Kindle offers a great library of eBooks that you can read on your Kindle device. But sometimes, the book you want isn’t available on the Kindle Store. Here’s how you can transfer any eBook to your Kindle using Calibre….
How to Backup Your Kindle Highlights and Notes
If you’re in the Kindle ecosystem, your book highlights and notes will sync between all your devices. But what about DRM free books? What if you want to export all highlights and notes from a book to a notetaking app?…
What Is an AZW File (And How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .azw file extension is a popular file format for storing eBooks for Amazon’s Kindle line of eReaders and devices using the Kindle app. Along with storing things like bookmarks, annotations, and last known pa…
Not Just Books: All the Free Digital Stuff Your Local Library Might Offer
You might think of libraries as old fashioned, or irrelevant in the age of the internet. You’d be wrong.
What Is a LIT File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .lit file extension is an eBook in the Microsoft eReader file format. LIT (short for “Literature”) files are eBook formats designed by Microsoft to work on Microsoft devices only.
What Is an EPUB File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .epub file extension is a popular file format used for storing eBooks and other types of content. EPUB, short for electronic publication, was named the official standard of the International Digital Publis…
What Is a MOBI File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .MOBI file extension is used for storing eBooks. It was originally a Mobipocket Reader format but has since been adopted by several different readers as well. Amazon purchased Mobipocket in 2005, and later…
How to Clear Your Furthest Read Page on Kindle
It’s really annoying when you’re trying to re-read an eBook and your Kindle or Kindle app keeps trying to get you to jump to the end because that’s the “Furthest Location Read.” Here’s how to fix it.
How to Sell or Give Away Your Kindle
Kindles have an incredible lifespan. My six-year-old Paperwhite is still going strong. You’re pretty likely to still have a working Kindle if you upgrade to a newer model, so here’s what you need to do before selling or givin…
What to Do If Your Kindle Is Lost or Stolen
Kindles, like any other small electronic devices, are easy to lose; they’re also a good target for thieves. Here’s what to do if your Kindle goes missing.
What to Do If Your Kindle is Running Slowly or Freezing
While they’re never the snappiest devices, if your Kindle is feeling sluggish—or freezing altogether—we’re here to help. Let’s look at some troubleshooting tips.
How to Turn Off Popular Highlights on Your Kindle
Kindle “Popular Highlights” appear as underlined text in your ebook when more than ten people have highlighted that passage. It sounds like a nice feature theory, but in practice, it can get annoying. Here’s how to turn it of…
The Best Places to Find Free Audiobooks (Legally)
Audiobooks are great for commutes, long trips, and dull tasks. Here are a number of places you can download Audiobooks legally, and for free. And they’re not all public domain stuff.
How to Get Free Magazines on Your Kindle with Calibre
Ever wish you could get the latest issue of your favorite magazine on your Kindle? Or wish you could turn your favorite website into a digital digest of articles for reading like an ebook? Calibre can make it happen….
It’s Time to Banish Your Screens From the Bedroom
Can’t get to sleep? You might as well pick up your phone and scroll through Instagram for a bit, then maybe Facebook, and what was that blog with the funny pictures you used to look at back in the day, does it still exist? Oh…
How to Read Comic Books and Manga on Your Kindle
The iPad has been toted as the ultimate comic book reader, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give it a run for its money with your Kindle. Here’s how to optimize and transfer your comic books and manga to your Kindle….
How to Turn an Android or Fire Tablet Into a Kid-Friendly Device with FreeTime
Amazon FreeTime is, hands down, the most sophisticated and easy-to-use parental control tool available for tablets. Here’s how to set it up, access the vast FreeTime Unlimited media library, and set time limits for your kids….
How to Check Out Library Books on Your Kindle for Free
Tired of paying so much for ebooks? Most libraries these days let you check out eBooks, for free, just like regular books.
