July 17, 2011
Whether you have an ebook collection or a hard-copy collection, it’s likely that you’ve collected a few technical books along the way to learn the more important things about your chosen mode of tech. So, at last count tell us how many have you got?
July 15, 2011
Although it will still be some time before eReaders largely replace books, they’re certainly a successful new gadget. Over the past few years they’ve become both better to use and much more affordable, so much so that anyone who might buy a few new hardbacks can easily purchase an entry-level eReader.
July 12, 2011
Google today announced the iriver Story HD, the first eBook reader to support Google’s eBookstore. The reader, which looks something like a Kindle and is an obvious evolution of iriver’s original Story, will be released at Target (both online and in-store) with a price of $140.
July 12, 2011
To really keep your data safe, you need to encrypt it. Not sure how to start? You need to read “Lockdown: Secure your Files With TrueCrypt”, by author Lachlan Roy. Encryption is used all the time, often without you even realising it. Whenever you buy something online and make a transaction, all your details are [...]
June 30, 2011
Computer hardware is constantly changing, but it’s not entirely unpredictable. There are often distinct trends, and today’s laptop market is no different. Not sure where to start? You should read our “2011 Laptop Buying Guide”, from MakeUseOf writer Matt Smith. This guide lets you know what specs matter on a modern computer, which brands to look out for and more.
June 27, 2011
While not being as fun as paper books or as easy on the eyes as other dedicated eReaders, the iPad provides a good way to read thousands of eBooks without buying another specialized device. Below I mention several websites where you can find loads of free books for your iPad.
June 8, 2011
GrabMyBooks is your browser based tool that can grab content from any webpage (or the entire webpage itself) and compile it in a very readable ePub format for your digital handhelds or eBook readers. Let’s look at its key features and see how easily it can feature in our must-have add-on downloads.
May 27, 2011
Goodreads is a large online community for book lovers. If you’re not familiar with the service and community, we’ve written up a great article showing what you can do with Goodreads. In this post, I will be covering Goodreads’ fairly recent foray into the mobile application space with Goodreads for Android. As you launch Goodreads, [...]
May 10, 2011
Find yourself collecting eBooks, but not sure how to manage them all? “Open Book: Your Guide to Calibre and eBook Management” is the free download you’ve been looking for. This guide, from author Lachlan Roy, outlines the best tools on the market for managing your (non-DRM) eBook collection.
May 4, 2011
Maybe the single most important reason for reading books by email is convenience. Come to think of it, when we spend most of our waking hours staring at a computer screen and reading all sorts of stuff like emails, tweets, social scraps, and feeds – why should books be left behind?
