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15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free

One of the most exciting things about using a PC is the abundance of free software that’s available to users — so much so, that it can be hard to find the real gems. In fact, most people stop at the free versions of well-known commercial software, but there is a whole universe of... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2024-08-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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The Morning After: Preparing for Summer Games Fest 2024

I hope you had a quiet Memorial Day. It was a quiet one tech-wise, and I briefly fought the urge to copy and paste yesterday’s TMA into today’s newsletter hopper. There were a few teases and glimpses of gaming news, with E3 successor Summer Games Fest kicking off in just over a week. SGF’s game... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2024-05-28 11:15:37 UTC ]
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How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card (2024)

All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good ebook reader to dive into your next page-turner. Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2024-04-28 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Painting on the PC: The right accessories and best software

If you haven’t tried your hand at painting yet due to lack of space, you can rest assured: You don’t necessarily need a canvas, brushes, and colors to express your artistic creativity. You can also paint with a (tablet) PC — and you don’t need half as much space. It’s also easier to get... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2024-02-13 12:30:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite now comes in two new colors

Kindle's Paperwhite 5 launched in 2021, but Amazon has just spruced up the models a bit with a couple of new colors and put them on sale for good measure. You can now grab them in Agave Green and Denim, with the regular 16GB variant priced at $110 (27 percent/$40 off) and the Signature version... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2023-02-02 09:51:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Nia Review: A Decent Kindle Alternative

It's worth the extra $10 for this ebook reader to escape Amazon's stranglehold on our lives. Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2020-07-15 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Kids Edition -- Amazon launches ebook reader for younger bookworms

Amazon has launched a child-friendly version of its Kindle ereader -- the Kindle Kids Edition. At $110, this special edition device is slightly more expensive than the cheapest Kindle, but it has one massive advantage that will appeal to parents, kids and others: it is free from ads. But there... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2019-10-07 15:55:49 UTC ]
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The Best Kindle Readers You Can Buy (2019)

Amazon just debuted a new ebook reader, and it's already the best Kindle you can buy. Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bibliovore is a stylish eBook reading app for Windows

Windows 10 has native support for PDF, but if ePub is your preferred reading format then you’ll still need to find a third-party viewer. Bibliovore is a good-looking eBook reader and manager app for Windows 8.1 and later. The app imports individual ePub and PDF files, and can also scan and open... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2016-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World's first braille smartwatch is an ebook reader and more

On the surface, Dot sounds like a fairly standard smartwatch: It resembles a Fitbit and features a messaging system, navigation functions, Bluetooth 4.0, an alarm and, of course, a timepiece. Dot is remarkable because it's a braille smartwatch -- t... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2015-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Kindle Convert turns paper books into ebooks, if you're patient

Got books to digitize and plenty of patience? Amazon's Kindle Convert software will let you scan them at home. As spotted by The Ebook Reader, Kindle Convert is a $50 PC application that turns printed pages into Kindle ebooks. It should work with most scanners, provided they support at least... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SumatraPDF 3 displays multiple documents in tabs, improves eBook UI

Krzysztof Kowalczyk has released SumatraPDF 3.0, a major new release of his lightweight and portable PDF and eBook reader for Windows. Version 3.0 adds support for tabs, allowing users to view multiple documents side-by-side, plus extends support for eBooks and adds a new document measurement... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2014-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Paperwhite review: Ebook reader gets warmer, faster

The new Kindle Paperwhite is like the old one, but with a better backlight and upgraded software. Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo's newest e-reader leaks, photos show Aura-inspired design

Leaked photos of the next e-reader to join the Kobo family have appeared online today, and from the looks of it, the company isn't out to reinvent the wheel. We rummaged around in the FCC filings to confirm that it'll come with a 6-inch screen and a 1,500mAh battery, which bests the 1,000mAh one... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Send to Kindle', and read it later

Last night something strange caught my attention, nearly enough to post a late-day story. Then this morning I got a little email nudge from Amazon PR, and thought: "Yeah. Why not?" The timing and broader ecosystem implications are interesting for service "Send to Kindle". Just as Google whacks... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why I love Kindle

I had a nice surprise Valentine’s Day gift delivered to my door this morning -- a box of ten copies of my new novel (I Know What You Did Last Supper) courtesy of my publisher and fresh off the press. It seemed weird holding the book. Not just because it’s my first novel (co-authored with a... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One in four Americans own an ebook reader or tablet

That's a dramatic change from just a few months ago and, perhaps not coincidentally, before new Nooks and Kindles lowered price of entry for both categories. Between December and January, the number of Americans owning one of the devices rose to 29 percent from 18 percent. During the same time... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2012-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weltbild and Hugendubel launch new ebook reader

Written By: Anya Sieg Publication Date: Thu, 06/10/2011 - 17:26 German booksellers Weltbild and Hugendubel have launched their own ebook reader, a week before the Kindle goes onsale in Germany. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The New Kindles: Which to Choose?

If you're in the market for an ebook reader, choosing among Kindle options has never been more confusing. Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2011-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Number of Americans reading ebooks doubles

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 21/09/2011 - 09:05 The number of Americans using an ebook reader has almost doubled during the last 12 months, according to a new survery. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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