How To Deal With Post-Root Kindle Fire Syncing Issues
Amazon is very keen for the Kindle Fire to not be rooted – after all, this breaks the walled garden that they have set up for installing apps, etc. – and regularly push out updates that are intended to prevent or undo rooting. Meanwhile, problems accessing your Kindle books can also occur after rooting. Fortunately, all of these issues can be resolved, relatively quickly.
Read eBooks From Anywhere You Want With Kindle Cloud Reader
The Cloud Reader lets you access your entire Kindle library and read any of those books, or any new books you may want to download, from the convenience of any computer or device in the world, and all you need is an Internet connection. No install required.
Setting Up Kindle On Your iPad & Other iOS Devices
The iPad makes for an awesome paperless device, for reading eBooks, webpage articles, PDF documents and the like. Likewise, the Amazon Kindle Store offers probably the widest, relatively affordable selection of eBooks for iOS devices. Amazon has made some significant updates to its e-reader and online Kindle Store. But there are limits and challenges you need to know about.
The Top 10 Sci-fi Romance eBooks On Amazon [MUO Book Club]
Following the success of books such as The Time Traveller’s Wife (later adapted into a movie) the sci-fi romance genre has been booming, with many authors releasing works concerning time travel, aliens, space operas and futuristic habitats – all featuring romances.
6 Kindle Book Classics You Can Download for Free
Very recently, we gave away a Kindle Fire, but did you know that you can start reading on Kindle right away without spending any more money? Fortunately, Amazon has provided quite a few classic books totally free of charge for the general public. The best part of all is that none of them are abridged! Below, we have six classics that you may or may have not been able to read on the Kindle, so don't hesitate.
The Secret Of Using A Kindle Fire Outside North America
There are restrictions to using a Kindle Fire in territories in which it isn’t currently available. However Amazon would be shooting themselves in the foot if they prevented its use – after all, it is basically an eBook reader – anywhere except the USA. Let’s take a look at just what the situation is with using the Android-based Kindle Fire overseas.
How To Get Rid Of Kindle Fire Syncing Problems Once & For All
Whether you plan on reading books that you have bought from the Kindle Store or downloaded from elsewhere, the Kindle Fire is the ultimate eBook reader, enabling the user to read books, magazines, comics and documents of virtually any format for under $200. However for this functionality to be achieved the Kindle Fire must first be synced. Typically this is done wirelessly, although syncing by USB cable is also possible.
The Secret To Installing Apps On The Kindle Fire Both Inside & Outside The US
Held firmly in your left hand, the new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet that you might have received at Christmas or for your birthday is great for reading books, browsing the web, checking emails and enjoying movies and music. But installing new apps can be particularly trying if you don’t know exactly where to look.
Amazon's New "Send To Kindle" App Lets You Easily Send Files From PC To Kindle [News]
Amazon has just released a new piece of software, aimed at making your PC-Kindle interaction even easier. The new app is called Send to Kindle, and can be downloaded onto any Windows machine from here (Mac support is coming soon). Send to Kindle adds new ways for you to send any personal document from your PC to your Kindle device or Kindle app.
Reading Personal Documents On Your Kindle App
Since I first reviewed the Amazon Kindle for the iPad and other iOS devices, some pretty useful features have been added in recent updates. From basic annotation tools, an e-book library, and its Whispersync capabilities, the Kindle app now allows users to import magazines and newspapers, as well as personal documents—each of which can be synced between iOS devices.
Kindle Fire Review and Giveaway
It’s a brand new year, and I am proud to be part of something brand new here at MakeUseOf: An independent hardware review followed by a giveaway. Today we’ll be giving away an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet to one lucky reader, but we took the time to test it first, and we have a complete review of what it’s like.
The Secret To Turning Your HP TouchPad Tablet Into An Amazon Kindle
It’s the tablet that wouldn’t die, the device that kept coming back for more, and despite HP’s dithering over whether they would continue to support webOS or not, the HP TouchPad has exceeded expectations thanks to various fire sales at popular retailers and its friendly user interface. However thanks to the lack of support from HP early on, there is a big hole in the number of official apps available for the webOS tablets.
Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet – Which Tablet Should You Buy?
For a time, it seemed that Amazon’s new Kindle Fire tablet would be launched without opposition from the company’s e-reader rival, Barnes and Noble. Not to be outdone, however, the retailer recently unveiled the Nook Tablet. Both of these tablets are from retailers, both will have built-in stores, both have seven-inch touch screens and both run modified versions of Android.
Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader Now Available in Mozilla Firefox
Recently, Amazon launched their Kindle Cloud Reader, which allows Kindle users to read their books in many of their favorite browsers. However, one browser that was missing from the list was Mozilla Firefox. From day one, the HTML 5 based service supported Google Chrome, and the mobile and desktop version of Safari.
4 Reasons Amazon’s Kindle Tablet Could Kick Butt
Rumor has it that Amazon is preparing a Kindle tablet that should launch by the end of the year. This is exciting new for the tablet market, as it’s been dominated by the Apple iPad so far. Amazon could be just the company to present a competitor with sales volumes similar to the iPad.
iBooks Vs. Kindle - Which Is Better? [iPad]
A while ago I wrote a post about places to find free books for the iPad. In that post, I compared the iPad to designated eReaders and expressed the opinion that it’s not a worthy substitute. Following some comments on the matter I tested the iPad again as a regular vessel for eBooks and was surprised – it does provide quite a good experience.
Amazon Adds Social Integration To The Kindle App [News]
In what is sure to disappoint many avid Kindle users, Amazon, in accordance with Apple's new rules for its iOS devices, removed the links to its online store which appeared on the last page of sample versions of Kindle ebooks in the Amazon e-reader. When users tap these links they get a "not currently supported" message.
The Kindle Vs. The Sony Reader – A Head-to-Head Comparison
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.
How to Read Great Long-Form Articles on Your Kindle With Delivereads
I love my Kindle. Being able to read an endless variety of books on one slim device with a paper-like display makes me feel like I’m actually living in the future. But sometimes, a book isn’t what I need. Sometimes I just want to read a lengthy, well-written magazine article that would make me feel smarter or better informed.