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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...

Kobo e-readers have officially switched to using Instapaper following Mozilla’s shutdown of Pocket. This change arrived as a free firmware update rolled out in August 2025 to all supported Kobo readers. Mozilla shut down pocket in July 2025, with all user data available for export until the October 8, 2025 deletion deadline. This left Kobo users in need of a replacement service. What’s New for Kobo Users The Instapaper integration provides the previous Pocket experience in which users can save articles to Instapaper and access them offline on their Kobo devices. Unlike some services, this integration doesn’t require purchasing Instapaper Premium it's fully available for free. At present, the integration lacks support for handwriting annotations, a feature supported by Kobo devices with a stylus (like the Kobo Elipsa 2E). Instapaper VS Pocket - Kobo Ereader With Pocket gone and Instapaper stepping in, here's a breakdown of how they compare with each other - UI Instapaper is...

Kobo Libra 2 Frozen & Slow - Here Is How To Fix Are you facing freezing screen issues on your Kobo Libra 2 while reading books? In my case it happened a couple of times while I was reading books, and I had to restart it, sometimes the device didn't remember on what page it was before restarting. This can get pretty annoying. Here is what I did to solve it  - 👇 1. Put the Kobo reader on sleep mode: When the screen freezes, press the power button once, and it will go to sleep mode just like an Android device. Wait for some time, then press the power button once again to light up the screen. Your Koboreader should be unfrozen now. This trick worked on my reader, but not always. Other times it didn't even enter sleep mode. The power button didn't respond. 2. Forced turn off: If you can't put the Koboreader to sleep mode, do a forced turn off then you will be able to unfreeze it.  Here is how to do a force shut down on Kobo devices - Press and hold the power button for ...

I guess you already know what a hard reset does to a device. If you don't know it will completely wipe out what is stored inside the reMarkable 2. But Why do a Hard Reset on reMarkable 2? There are many reasons to do a Hard reset on the remarkable 2 such as - 1. If the remarkable 2 is facing issues like screen freezing, lag, unresponsiveness, a factory reset or hard reset can help in getting rid of these issues. 2. Over time your reMarkable tab can get filled with unnecessary files, cache and background process which slows down the device. And deleting these files one by one can be very time consuming. So a factory reset will do the job for you at once eliminating everything. ⚠️ Before a hard reset, I suggest you to keep a backup of your data or sync your data and progress with your reMarkable account so that after reset you can again log in into your account and have your important data. ⚠️ So, how do you actually hard reset the remarkable 2 Let me show you how you can d...

Both the reMarkable 1 and reMarkable 2 have the handwriting-to-text conversion feature since they run on the same platform. The question is, how do you convert handwriting to text on a reMarkable tab, and how well does it work? Let's figure it out in this article - How to convert handwriting to text in reMarkable 2? You can convert your writings in a notebook to text on a reMarkable tab, here is how - Open a quick sheet and write what you want with your pen, just make sure your handwriting is good enough so that the system can recognize it. On the bottom left side of the page, you will find the  'Send" icon,  tap on it and you will see the option to " Convert to text and send " A new page will be created with the converted text. And that's it, you have your text file. You can also convert multiple pages to text at once, here is how - - Go back to grid view - Select pages by holding them for a few seconds - Then you will see multiple options at the top for mod...

Sometimes my reMarkable 2 paper tablet becomes unresponsive, either it's completely frozen or it's slow with a very bad touch response, almost unusable. You might be facing the same issue that's why you are here. These are the ways that resolved my problems on the reMarkable 2 tablet. You can apply them on the reMarkable 1 and rM Paper Pro. How to fix frozen screen, unresponsive and lag on reMarkable 2 paper tablet? 1. A simple restart: Many times after doing a simple restart it fixed unresponsiveness, glitches, and sync issues on my tab. I'm sure you already know how to perform a restart. If you don't know - Go to MENU (It's on the top left corner of the screen) Tap on SETTINGS Then GENERAL Under GENERAL press 'Restart' and confirm to restart the reMarkable 2. 2. A soft reset: A soft reset is when you simply reset a device without wiping all the data on it. Sometimes a soft reset can fix the unresponsiveness and syncing issues on the reMarkable 2 and 1....

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...

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 Nia Hard Reset to Factory Default - Simple Guide I see you want to reset your Kobo Nia e-reader to factory settings. There are many purposes for resetting a Kobo device such as - How does a reset help? Sometimes some minor glitches can be fixed through a reset or maybe you want to start fresh or you need to delete everything on your device because you are selling it to another person. Whatever the reason might be, I'm gonna show you how you can hard reset your Kobo Nia reader. Let's get started. If your screen is Frozen and you can't access the Menu A reset can be useful to fix lag, unresponsive, and screen freeze. If your screen is frozen or stuck to a page how do you fix it? You can perform a reset. But in this case, the screen is frozen and you can't access the settings to reset the device. That's why you have to manually reset the Nia. Here is how you can do this -  Plug in the charger  - First, you should plug in the charger Turn off the device  - Then pre...

Send Books from Phone to Kobo eReader Transferring a book from your phone to your Kobo eReader is simpler than you might think. This article is specifically made for you. Here I will tell you how you can easily transfer a book to your Kobo reader. Let's jump into the guide. Using Email to Transfer Books One of the easiest methods to transfer a book is by using email. It involves using email to send the book from the phone to the Kobo. You'll need two mail accounts, here is how to do it - Steps to Transfer Books from Phone to Kobo eReader Sending the Book from Your Phone: On your phone attach your downloaded book to a mail and send it to the other mail id. Open Email on Your Kobo eReader: Connect to Wi-Fi:  Turn on Wi-Fi on your Kobo and connect to the internet. Access Beta Features :  Tap on "More" at the bottom right of the screen and select "Beta Features." Open the Web Browser:  Under the beta features, you will see a "Web Browser" and click on ...

Kobo Clara Colour/HD Frozen Stuck on Sleeping screen - How to fix? Many Kobo Clara Colour & HD users face the issue of freezing screen. The screen gets stuck on a page of a book or on the home screen. It can be very frustrating when the screen gets stuck, but I have got some solutions you can try on your Kobo Clara device to fix the frozen screen problem. 1. Check if your battery is dead Kobo e-readers continue to display the content of the screen or the page you were reading even after the device is shut down (due to battery discharge or any other issues). So plug in your charger and charge the device. 2. Hold the power button for 15 seconds If the screen is still showing the same content even after plugging the charger in one thing you can do is hold the power button for about 15 seconds. Now the device will shut down. Then again turn the device on by pressing the power button. Your device should be okay now. Tips to avoid screen freezing or unresponsive on Kobo readers 1. Keep y...

Hello, This guide will explain how you can hard reset your Kobo eReader, whether it is a Kobo Clara, Clara 2E, Libra 2, Elipsa or any other model including the new coloured versions. Let's get into the guide then... Before you reset your Kobo reader, you should know that doing this will delete everything on your device including downloaded books, logged-in accounts, settings etc. It's better to keep a backup (sync with the cloud) of your data and accounts so that you can have it again after resetting. Don't worry about purchased books, you can download them again as long as you have your account. How to hard reset a Kobo eReader? There are two ways you can Factory reset a Kobo eReader - Note : Make sure the device is fully charged before performing a hard reset as it can take some time. 1. Factory reset using Settings: On your Kobo reader, look at the bottom  Menu , press  More  and go to  Settings , then go to  'Device Information '. Inside 'Device information...

How to see Kindle Unlimited History It’s easy to lose track of what you’ve read—I have experienced the same thing. but we can easily view our Kindle Unlimited history and keep track of books that we've returned or finished reading. In this article, I'll guide you on how to see all the books you've previously read or returned. Check Kindle Unlimited History on Amazon Website Visit the Amazon website. Go to your profile - where your name is showing click on ' Accounts and listing' Then click on ' Content and Devices ' from the dropdown list. Then select  Kindle Unlimited There you have to select  'Returned'  from the dropdown options to view the books you have read before. That's it. Check Kindle Unlimited History on the Kindle app Open the Kindle app on your device Go to the  Library  tab at the bottom Then you can filter your library by -  All or Downloaded,  it will show all the books in your account, including the books from Kindle Unlimited. T...

Kindles are great reading companion, but they occasionally freeze or become unresponsive, which is frustrating. A frozen Kindle may not respond to touch and buttons. But not to worry, in this guide we will see methods to fix this issue on Kindles like the Paperwhite, Oasis and Kindle Basic. What is a Frozen Kindle? A Kindle device might be frozen if - The screen is stuck on the same page, even after putting it on charge. It doesn't respond to touch Power button doesn't work. It charges but stays stuck. How do you fix a Frozen Kindle? 1. Try a Soft Reset (simple restart) This is the easiest and safest fix to restart a frozen kindle Press and hold the power button for at least 40 second Keep pressing it even if the screen doesn't change after 40 seconds release the button Now wait and you should see the Kindle logo. Tip : If the Kindle doesn't restart this way, your Kindle battery might be completely dead. Charge the device for 30 minutes to 1 hour and try the steps again...

As a kindle user you have already ( I guess) seen something like "Loc 1524" while reading your book, but what is Loc. Let's find out. Kindle Loc Meaning ' Loc ' is short form for Location , precisely location numbers, which Amazon uses in Kindle eBook to help you navigate books accurately. But why not use Page Numbers? See, an eBook on different device with different sized screen, font and layout appears differently and that's why page numbers won't be accurate all across multiple device. That's why Kindle uses Locations which offers a fixed reference point, that never changes. Location numbers makes it easier to - Bookmark important section Resume recording on another device with larger or smaller screen. Can you see page numbers on Kindle? Yes, some Kindle books have real page numbers, usually when it's linked to a physical version of it. How to change Loc to page numbers? While reading a book, Open the Menu Tap the " Aa " icon (display...

How to Clean Kindle 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 kindle  - 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 particles ...

If your Kindle device does not charge when plugged in then this guide is for you. these are pretty basic things but checking these are important before you get it to repair or replace. If your Kindle is stuck on battery dead icon 1st Step If you see the battery icon on the screen and it's not charging the first thing you should do is check your cable if it's working properly, try it to charge another device if that device charges then the cable is okay, if not then change it. and make sure the charging port is clean if it's dirty clean it with a brush, pin or toothpick but be gentle. 2nd Step Plug in your charger and press and hold the power button for at least 40 seconds to force restart it after that press it again for 40 seconds till it boots up, When Kindle is charging the LED on power button will turn orange (usually its green), if it doesn't boot up then  3rd Step Let your Kindle charge for at least 30-60 minutes, then come back and try the force restart again fo...

Boox Note Air 2 Handwriting to text How to convert handwritten notes to text on Boox Note Air 2 & 3. This guide will show you how you can do this in a few simple steps. Lets get started with the steps - Open Notepad on your Boox tab (Onyx Notes) Write the words you want to convert to text. Go to 'More' by pressing the  three dot icon  on the sidebar. Or tap the  AI  icon on the sidebar Then tap on " AI text Recognition " from the pop up list Wait for some time (it will take a few seconds) Then you'll have your text converted, you can copy, edit or share it directly. The accuracy of handwriting recognition on the Boox note air tab is amazing, hardly any miss of words, works great with cursive handwriting too, but don't write too cursive for a better recognition and faster conversion to text. Convert Voice To Text on Boox Tabs Did you know that you can also use your keyboard as a writing pad and it will convert your writings to text? Plus you also get the op...

Did you also get this " This app is blocked " error while trying to integrate Google Drive with your Onyx Boox Tab. The message also includes these lines - "This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe Google blocked this access" If you did then here is a solution: How to Fix "This App is Blocked" Issue and Get Google Drive Working Why Am I Getting "This App is Blocked" Error? There is no issue with your Boox tab. This issue is related to the Google Drive platform, they have increased their security policies. Onyx Boox ereaders do not fully comply with these updated policies, which is why you are getting the security error: "This app is blocked." As a result, linking Google Drive to the Onyx Cloud Library is not available. Solution - How to fix this issue? To fix this issue you have to update your Boox Tab's firmware version to the latest. Go to  Settings  >  firmware update If an upda...

Kindle Error E999 Fix Send To Kindle EPUB Kindle Error E999 is a file sharing error which can appear while sending EPUB to your Kindle ereader or app via email or the app. You may see "Sens to Kindle Internal error". It happens time to time but it is easily fixable with a few steps - Why Error E999 EPUBs are supported in Kindle but not all EPUBs are formatted in a way Amazon's servers like. Some reasons behind this error - Corrupted EPUB formatting Missing/incorrect language metadata Temporary server issue How to fix Kindle error E999 1. Convert EPUB to MOBI to EPUB In this method, you have to convert the file to MOBI, then convert back to EPUB, then send it. You can use Calibre to convert files. This works because the conversion changes the encoding that Amazon's system supports. 2. Fix Language Metadata Missing language metadata is a common trigger for this error. What you should do is - Open Calibre and select your file Then right click and select Edit Metadata Set...