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Amazon’s New Kindle Scribe Isn’t Just for Reading

There have been rumors for months that Amazon was working on a Kindle ebook reader capable of writing notes, instead of simply reading books. Now the device is official: say hello to the Kindle Scribe….

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Amazon’s New Kindle Has Twice The Storage (and Dark Mode)

Amazon’s very first hardware launch, back in 2007, was the original Kindle. And while the Kindle lineup has changed a lot since then, the standard Kindle is still around. Now, Amazon is releasing new models for both the Kindl…

Arol Wright Sep 13th

Which Kindle Should You Buy?

A Kindle is a great way to read, and eReaders have many advantages over paper books. However, there’s not just one Kindle to choose from. From Paperwhite to Oasis to Kids Editions, we’ll help you find the right one….

Joe Fedewa Jul 8th

How to Remove Books From a Kindle

Kindles can hold a lot of eBooks, but you may want to remove some. eBooks are stored in two places—on the eReader itself and your Kindle Library. We’ll show you how to remove books from both places.

Joe Fedewa May 19th

How Many eBooks Can Fit on a Kindle?

Kindle eReaders have a few advantages over physical books. One of the biggest is simply the sheer quantity of books you can carry with you. Just how many eBooks can you fit on a Kindle? Let’s find out….

Joe Fedewa May 4th

Amazon Kindle Readers Will Soon Support EPUB Books (Kind of)

Amazon’s Kindle lineup includes some of the best e-readers around, but no Kindle readers support the industry standard for ebooks: the EPUB format. However, Amazon says that will (partially) change soon….

Corbin Davenport May 3rd

How to Transfer EPUB to Kindle

Kindle eReaders are not limited to books from the Amazon Store. When you get eBooks from other sources, a common file format is EPUB. We’ll show you a few methods to get these files onto your Kindle.

Joe Fedewa Apr 21st

How to Force Your Kindle to Check for New Books

When you buy books on Amazon, your Kindle should automatically add them to your Library. Sometimes, though, books don’t show up straight away. Here’s what to do when that happens.

Harry Guinness Dec 4th, 2021

Amazon’s New Kindle Paperwhite Reader Is Perfect for Kids

Amazon has just announced many new Kindle devices, and one of the most exciting is the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. There’s also a new Kindle Paperwhite and the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition….

Dave LeClair Sep 21st, 2021

How to Hide Audible Audiobooks on Your Kindle

The latest models of Kindle can download and play audiobooks from your Audible account over Bluetooth headphones. Unfortunately, if you don’t plan to use your e-reader to listen to books, all the audiobooks do is clutter up y…

Harry Guinness Sep 15th, 2021

Your Amazon Kindle eReader Is Getting a New Interface

Kindle users are in for a special treat with the latest update from Amazon to its popular line of eReader devices. The company released a rare interface refresh that’ll make navigating around Kindles a more pleasant experienc…

Dave LeClair Sep 13th, 2021

How to Use Gmail on an Amazon Fire Tablet

Amazon Fire tablets famously do not come with any Google services out of the box. However, you’re not out of luck if you want to use Gmail on your affordable Fire tablet. There are actually several methods to do it….

Joe Fedewa Sep 8th, 2021

Can You Use an Amazon Fire Tablet as a Kindle?

Amazon Fire tablets—formerly known as Kindle Fire tablets—are distinctly different than Kindle e-readers. However, when it comes to reading, both will get the job done. We’ll show you how to use your Fire tablet like a Ki…

Joe Fedewa Sep 3rd, 2021

How to Read Books in Landscape Mode on Your Kindle

If you are reading a book with a lot of images or just want to be able to use a larger text size, it can make sense to rotate your Kindle screen so you can read it in a horizontal position. Let’s look at how to change your Ki…

Harry Guinness Aug 28th, 2021

How to Free Up Space on Your Kindle

Kindles have enough storage space for hundreds or thousands of ebooks, but it’s still possible to occasionally run into space issues—especially if you download a lot of audiobooks from Audible. Here’s how to free up space o…

Harry Guinness Aug 2nd, 2021

How to Add a Password to Your Kindle

If you are a private reader, don’t want your kids (or anyone else) having free access to your books, or otherwise want to password protect your Kindle, it’s really easy to do. Here’s how.

Harry Guinness Aug 1st, 2021

How to Customize Text on Your Kindle

When you read a physical book, you’re stuck with whatever font and text layout choices the publisher went with. With a Kindle, however, you can customize the text to appear pretty much however you like. Here’s how….

Harry Guinness Jul 14th, 2021

How to Install Custom Fonts on Your Kindle

The fonts that come installed on your Kindle are good, if a little bland. Should your typographical tastes run a little differently, though, you can install almost any font you like on your Kindle. Here’s how….

Harry Guinness Jul 1st, 2021

The Best eReaders of 2022

eReaders are great for helping you to read more. E Ink technology makes it so there isn’t much glare when you’re outside, and the low energy use makes eReader batteries last for weeks. Here are some great eReader recommendati…

Elizabeth Henges Jun 30th, 2021

How to Borrow eBooks from a Library on a Kindle for Free

You might think that the only way to get ebooks on your Kindle is to buy them from Amazon. But the truth is that you have access to a literal library of free books. All you need is a library card.

Joe Fedewa Jun 24th, 2021

How to Tell What Kindle Model You Have

Over the past 14 years, Amazon has released a lot of very-slightly-different Kindles. If you’re stuck wondering whether you’ve got a Paperwhite 2, a Paperwhite 3, an original Kindle, or anything else, we’ll show you how to te…

Harry Guinness Jun 20th, 2021

How to Remove Ads and Special Offers from Your Amazon Kindle

Does your Kindle have ads on the lock screen or home screen? Well, you can remove them—but it will cost you $20. We’ll explain.

Harry Guinness May 29th, 2021

How to Restart or Reset Your Amazon Kindle

If your Kindle is running slow, freezing, or otherwise giving you trouble, your first step should be to restart it. Here’s how—and how to fully reset your kindle if rebooting it doesn’t work.

Harry Guinness May 22nd, 2021

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.

Harry Guinness May 16th, 2021

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 …

Harry Guinness Apr 22nd, 2021

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