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How to Clean Ereader Screen Safely and Properly - The Ultimate Guide For Kindle & Kobo

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How to Clean Ereader Screen - The safe and proper way Is your ereader screen dirty, fingerprints all over the screen, and its making it hard to read by reducing visibility and it can lead to scratches on the screen from the small dust particles if you don't clean it for a long time. This guide will show you how to clean your ereader screen safely and properly. Things you will need - Microfiber cloth  - If you don't have one then you can use any soft fiber cloth, make sure its totally clean. A water sprayer  - Or just water to dampen the cleaning cloth. Note  : Do not use rough cloths or dirty cloth, otherwise your Kindle screen will look like this - Steps to properly clean a E-ink screen Reader - 1. Turn Off Your Ereader  - Switch off the device first, so that when cleaning it avoids accidental touch. 2. Dry Wipe  - Gently wipe the screen with a dry microfiber cloth or any soft fiber cloth you have. Microfiber cloths are ideal because they can trap dust particle...

Kindle Colorsoft VS Kobo Libra Color

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Kindle Colorsoft VS Kobo Libra Color Amazon has finally launched its first color Kindle - the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. It is powered by the latest Kaleido 3 display technology, which gives softer and full color reading experience, perfect for graphic novels comics and manga. How does it compare? With a starting price of $280, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature edition competes directly with other color ereaders in the market such as the Kobo Libra Color. Below is the spec comparison between Kindle Colorsoft and Kobo Libra Color Kindle Colorsoft VS Kobo Libra Color Model Kindle Colorsoft Kobo Libra Color Display 7" E-ink Kaleido 3 300 PPI - BW 150 PPI - Color 7" E-ink Kaleido 3 300 PPI - BW 150 PPI -Color Frontlight Yes Yes Color Temperature Yes Yes CPU Dual core 2.0GHz Dual Core 2.0GHz RAM 1GB 1 GB Storage 32 GB 32 GB OS Linux based Linux based Battery Unspecified Qi Wireless charging 2050mAh Audio No No USB Type C Type C Wi-Fi Yes Yes Bluetooth Yes Yes MicroSD No No S...

Boox Palma Ghosting Issue - How To Fix?

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Boox Palma Ghosting Issue - How To Fix? The relation between ghosting issue and E-ink screens goes far beyond. Ghosting can occur in any e-ink screen device. Here we are talking about the Boox Palma which has an E-ink Carta 1200 screen and it's not immune to the ghosting issue. This guide will help you in fixing this issue on your Palma. Let's get started. Ghosting occurs when traces of previously displayed content left visible on the screen. On e-ink displays this is a common issue, if you use your device for a long time you might see display ghosting. That's why Ereader brands gives many ways to minimize this issue, such as refreshing the screen manually, or Boox Super Refresh etc. But, still many users face this issue. Solution to Ghosting issue on Boox E-ink devices 1. Adjust screen refresh settings Go to Refresh Mode option Select the mode that minimizes ghosting, such as Balanced or Speed Mode, depending on your use case. 2. Use Manual screen refresh The Boox Palma ha...

Boox Go Color 7 Vs Kobo Libra Color : Which 7 Inch Color eReader Is Right For You?

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Boox Go Color 7 Vs Kobo Libra Color : Which 7 Inch Color eReader Is Right For You? Confused between Boox Go Color 7 and Kobo Libra Color? Not sure which one to buy? Well both devices have 7" Kaleido 3 Color e ink screen but they have many differences. This guide is here to help. I have given a detailed comparison of Boox Go Color 7 and Kobo Libra Color to clear all your confusion. So, lets jump in. Boox Go Color 7 Vs Kobo Libra Color Design Both the Boox Go Color 7 and Kobo Libra Color has a 7" inch Kaleido 3 color displays and has a square, asymmetrical design which is Kind of clean and aesthetically pleasing. Both devices have page turn buttons on the front right side, which makes them identical in design language. The Boox Go Color 7 is slightly smaller and slimmer than the Kobo Libra Color . Here are their dimensions in millimeters - Boox Go Color 7 - 156 x 137 x 6.4 mm Kobo Libra Color - 144.6 x 161 x 8.3 mm But the hardware and software in them are very different, let m...

How To Listen To Kindle Books Without Audible - Read Aloud

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Can I Listen To Kindle Books Without Audible Yes it is totally possible to listen to books on a Kindle ereader and Kindle app without audible. In this guide you'll get to know several ways to have your Kindle ereader read books aloud to you and how to make your phone read books on the Kindle app. So, let’s get started 1. Listen to books on a Kindle eReader To make your Kindle ereader read your books aloud you have to use the VoiceView screen reader feature (Text To Speech) To use it you have to connect your Kindle to a pair of Bluetooth headphones and follow the steps below - Go to  Settings  >  Accessibility Select  VoiceView screen reader  - and turn it on. Now its on, you also get a tutorial option to learn how it works, Below that you get the option to increase and decrease the speech rate and level of volume. Under that we have the Bluetooth device option from where you can connect your Bluetooth headphones. But there is a catch, to select any option you...

My Supernote Screen is Frozen & Unresponsive - How do I fix it?

My Supernote Screen is Frozen & Unresponsive  If your Supernote eReader is suddenly stuck on a screen and it doesn't respond to touch, what can you do in this situation to return it to normal? Don't worry - There are a few methods to fix this screen freezing problem, Just try the following methods - 1. A Force Reboot - A forced reboot can give the system a fresh start and fix the frozen screen. Press and hold the power button for 8-10 seconds. Release the button, Now press and hold it again until the Supernote logo shows up and it will turn on. 2. Plug in the charger - In some cases, because of low battery the screen freezes, but the battery indicator doesn't show its true status. So, plugging in the charger can fix this issue. Charge the device and see if it responds (it should show the Supernote logo) If it doesn't respond after a minute or two, then charge the device for 20-30 minutes. Then, try force rebooting it, as I have explained in method 1. 3. Reset Supern...

Kobo eReader Stuck on Three Dots/White screen of Death - How to Fix?

Kobo Clara/Libra Stuck On Three Dots So, You have a Kobo eReader stuck on 3 dots or maybe stuck on a complete white screen, often called the  white screen of death . You might think your device is done for, but its not the case. This is a common error, generally occurs when the device is trying to boot up but it can't due to some glitches. But you can resolve it and I'm going to show you some troubleshooting ways to help you with this, apply these to your Kobo. So, lets get started. Method 1: Soft reset your Kobo eReader This is the first thing you should do if your screen is stuck on 3 dots or a white screen. A soft reset can help reboot the device without erasing your data. Steps to do a soft reset - Press and hold the power button for around 10 seconds The screen will go black and it will reboot automatically. Once the Kobo logo appears, release the power button. After the soft reset, your device should go back to normal. Method 2: A force restart If the soft reset doesn...

Kobo 500 Internal Server Error - Can't buy Books and Sync Failed Issue

Sometimes, while buying books on the Kobo ereader or the Kobo app you might get an error during checking out the books. The error is - 500 Internal Server Error. This error shows up when the site's server is unable to fulfil a request from the user. It can also happen due to a overload in the server which is usually temporary. There isn't much you can do directly to fix it. But, you sure can try the following fixes -  Kobo 500 Internal Server Error - Can't buy Books 1.  Reload  the page, if you are on the Kobo app or ereader, close the app and  relaunch  it, incase of ereader give it a  restart  then try again. 2.  Use the Kobo.com  site instead of using the app or ereader. 3.  Clear browser cache and cookies  - sometimes cache and cookies cause problems like this, to clear them press the  three dots icon  on your browser > go to  settings  >  Privacy and security  >  Delete browsing data....

Kobo Clara BW Vs Kindle Paperwhite - Simplified

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Kobo Clara BW VS Kindle Paperwhite - Simplified Confused between the Kobo Clara BW and Kindle Paperwhite? Let me clearly differentiate them for you. Both are affordable eReaders; the Clara BW is priced at $129, while the Paperwhite costs around $149. Now, let's get into the real comparison. Kobo Clara BW VS Kindle Paperwhite - Specs Comparison Model Kobo Clara BW Kindle Paperwhite Display 6" E-ink Carta 1300 300 PPI ✅ 6.8" E-ink Carta 1200 300PPI Frontlight Yes Yes Color Temperature Yes Yes CPU Dual core 2.0GHz Dual Core 2.0GHz RAM 1GB 1 GB Storage 16 GB 16 GB OS Linux based Linux based Battery 1500mAh 1500mAh Audio No No USB Type C Type C Wi-Fi Yes Yes Bluetooth Yes Yes MicroSD No No Stylus No No Waterproof Yes Yes Dimension 112 x 160 x 9.2 mm 180 x 120 x 8.1 mm Weight 174g ✅ 205g Page Turn Buttons No No Price $129 ✅ $149 The screen With Kindle Paperwhite you get a 6.8inch e-ink screen while the Kobo Clara BW has a 6" screen. Both devices offer adjustable warm light...

reMarkable 2 Not Erasing - Marker Pen And Erase Gesture Not Working

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reMarkable 2 Not Erasing - How To Fix If you are not able to erase your writings on the remarkable tab, this guide is for you. Now let's get started without wasting any time First of all, have you tried all the methods of erasing text on Remarkable 2? There are several methods to erase what you have written on a page using your stylus pen or Marker Plus. Using the Eraser Tool 1. Open the Tools Menu Select the " Eraser " option. 2. Erase with the Pen Using your pen, simply move it over the writing you want to erase. 3. Using the second option - "Erase Selection" Select the text by drawing a boundary around it like the image below, and the selected text will be erased. 4. Using the third option - "Erase All" This option will erase the entire page. Using the remarkable pen (Marker Plus) If you have the remarkable Marker Plus pen, you can use the other end of the pen as an eraser. Yes, this pen has a built-in eraser on the back, but the non pro version doe...

How I Turned My iPad into a Kindle like eReader - A Step by Step Guide

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How I Turned My iPad into a Kindle eReader Using an iPad as an eReader is a brilliant idea. The Apple store is full of Apps for reading books, novels, comics and manga, There is also the Kindle app but the iPad still lacks an e-ink screen, but that's why you are here. This guide will show you how you can get the e-ink experience on an iPad and turn it into an actual eReader. Lets get started. Settings You need to Change to Turn iPad into a Kindle We need to customize some settings on the iPad to make it like a Kindle ereader. Lets do this step by step. 1. The Screen The Primary focus of an ereader is to give the user a paper like reading and writing experience, which is why they use an e-ink display, which gives a paper like feel and touch when you write on paper. But how can you get that paper-like feel on an iPad? By installing a Matte screen protector. You can easily get a paper like screen protector from Amazon. While it won't give you a 100% Kindle-like screen experience, ...