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What is the native pixel resolution of the viewable area on a Kindle Paperwhite 2 when displaying a .pdf file?
My goal is to produce files which, when displayed, are rendered 1:1, pixel-for-pixel, in order to ensure maximum text clarity. The values provided in the GUI version of the k2pdfopt program, seem to be incorrect, and produce an obviously degraded…
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What information does B&N collect about my Nook Usage?
My wife and I both have nooks attached to the same account. I have noticed that the when I open up a book that I have been reading on her Nook(usually because I let my battery go dead) that it knows what page I was on, with in a few minutes.
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What is the most efficient and safest way to remove fingerprints from my Sony PRS-650 Touchscreen Reader?
I prefer to use a dry microfiber cloth to clean my touchscreen, but sometimes you have to scrub pretty hard to remove fingerprints. Is it safe to use a cleaner on the screen or should I use only water (or perhaps stick to dry cloth)?
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How to add external epub to Kobo Desktop?
My Kobo Aura HD H2O is "in the mail" so I'm trying to prepare for it by adding existing non-DRM ePub books that I already own. Ideally I'd like to be able to add books to the Kobo Desktop App and have the device sync via WiFi when it arrives.
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Is epub 3 meant to replace epub 2?
Will EPUB 2 remain an active standard now that EPUB 3 is out?
More specifically:
Should all new EPUB development use EPUB 3 regardless of the target platform (meaning e-ink along with tablet)?
Are current e-ink devices such as the Sony PRS-*,…
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Is it better to shut down my Kindle Fire or just put it to sleep?
When is it better for me to shut down my Kindle Fire vs. putting it to sleep? Does putting it in sleep mode drain the battery?
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How does Kindle know my login at first boot?
I have just received my Kindle Paperwhite, which I ordered through my Amazon account (it was not a gift).
I've connected the usb cable, it started up. Connected to my wireless, and then I am presented with a screen saying "Hello "! I was…
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Kobo by FNAC does not show covers when sleeping
I've got a new Kobo and, although I've heard it used to show book covers when sleeping, mine only shows the FNAC logo in the screen. First I thought it used to happen because I was only using it to read Pocket articles, but then I started a book and…
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Kindle Paperwhite Repair Code 2
One of my Kindle Paperwhite's recently came up with "Your Kindle needs repair" with a Repair Code 2.
Amazon instantly sent out a new device, no questions asked (bit odd). Which is great, but they wouldn't tell me what repair code 2 meant and Google…
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How beneficial was the Baen Free Library to Baen publishing?
Did Baen publishing ever release information that quantitatively illustrated whether their business approach of publishing older books for free in Baen Free Library resulted in increased revenue?
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Will the ads on the Kindle with Special Offers affect my battery life?
I am deciding whether or not to buy a Kindle with "special offers" to save money, or without. I am wondering if these decrease the battery life and how significant the decrease is.
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Where can I find custom dictionaries for my Kobo Glo?
I'd like to load some custom dictionaries on my Kobo Glo, since the preloaded ones sometimes lack many words.
The monolingual ones seems to be fairly complete, but I find the ones used for translation to be far from comprehensive.
I know that there…
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Some classic literature is available for free - but where?
Knowing some classic literature works being free... what would be typical sites to find and download those? (By "classic" I mean those older works that are now regarded to be “copyright-free”.)
I know iTunes, GooglePlay and the rest offer some free…
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Centering images and text in ePUB and Kindle ebooks
I am currently creating an ePUB3 file for converting it to Kindle format, and for it be compatible to other ereading devices that support epub.
For centering images and groups of text, I am using this block of css in ePUB
margin: 15px auto;
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Disabling Ads on a Kindle with Special Offers
If I get the Kindle with Special Offers can I upgrade to disable the ads? Would it cost more than just buying a Kindle without Special Offers?
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