How To Manage Your Ebook Collection For The Amazon Kindle With Calibre

With eReaders, most of that is gone. Traveling light is no longer an issue. It’s a special kind of freedom that tastes particularly sweet. But an eReader is not all fun and games. Much of that is simplified if you chose Amazon’s Kindle as your partner in crime. Buying books online and getting them on your rig is as easy as ever. Before Kindle, I fell in love withCalibre. Calibre vs Kindle Applications Kindle isn’t without cross-platform compatibility....

August 5, 2013 · 3 min · 538 words · Leslie Lee MD

4 Gorgeous Interactive Android eBooks For Kids

That’s because they thrive on interactivity at this age. The more the better. In fact, interactivity is often cited as a great learning tool. This is because the act of getting involved actually helps you to remember things. If it’s also free, gorgeous and full of great lessons, there’s nothing to lose. roll out the following greateBook appsfor an extremely memorable experience. “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember....

July 26, 2013 · 2 min · 266 words · William Khan

Feedly, Reviewed: What Makes It Such A Popular Google Reader Replacement?

We’ve reviewed Feedly’s Firefox add-on, and even itsiOS appway back in 2011. I’ll tell you what I care about: Productivity and speed, and sharing. So, let’s look at those in further detail. You get shortcuts for quickly hopping between articles and feeds, marking feeds as read, and so on. But what’s this “magic bar” thatgggoes to? That means the information has to be laid out in a way that can be easily scanned and processed....

July 20, 2013 · 1 min · 154 words · Richard Fernandez

8 Essential Tools For the Digital Hoarder

My name is James, and I have a hoarding problem. But I’m not here to judge - no, I’m going toenableyou. But I digress (and you need help). A basic service is provided for free, and I still haven’t hit the storage limit. It has a beautiful visual interface, unlike the sometimes overwhelming text of Evernote. And - wait for it - we have afree Pinterest Guide, too! Warning: some people get pretty emotional about the fact Calibremanages its own directory structure....

July 19, 2013 · 1 min · 211 words · Monica Lewis

AOL Reader: Feedly Competitor Or A Google Reader Alternative Runner Up?

Like a phoenix, Google Readers death led to its resurrection. After its death, half-a-dozen alternatives arose from Google Reader’s ashes some of which barely work. Others, however, eclipse even Google Readers functionality. One such beta software comes from a surprising source: America Online, or AOL. Second, it uses a superior hotkey map. Third, it offers better view options. On the downside, and potentially a deal-breaker, AOL Reader lacks a dedicated smartphone app....

July 18, 2013 · 2 min · 379 words · Christine Obrien

Turn Evernote Into A Blogging Platform With Postach.io

Related There is certainly no shortage of blogging platforms available to users for free. A new blogging servicePostach.iocan now be added to the mix. When you first sign up for a free account, Postach.io will prompt you to authorize your Evernote account. The next step will be to create your blog. Before getting to creating posts, there are several tweaks you might adjust by hitting the edit button. We did, however, have a bit of trouble with this feature....

July 16, 2013 · 1 min · 175 words · Samantha Anderson

Noowit: A Solid Flipboard Alternative That Helps You Create Personalized Magazines

Noowit is going about things slightly differently than Flipboard. you’ve got the option to add entire sections at a time - divided by categories. The available categories include Technology, Business, Arts, Design and much more. The next step is to edit the sources for each of those sections. Each section has a standard number of sources or websites listed under it. So under Technology, for example, you’ll find Gizmodo, Wired, Hacker News and much more....

July 9, 2013 · 1 min · 208 words · Erica Brown

The Best Accessories to Child-Proof Your Smartphone

Passing your smartphone over to your child can be a great way to keep them occupied. However, keeping them and your smartphone safe and secure is an entirely different matter. Here are the best accessories to child-proof your smartphone. The included lanyard strap is also handy if you want to ensure your smartphone doesn’t get lost. This includes the Apple Lightning Cable, USB-C cables, and more. The investment is worthwhile, especially given how affordable these are....

July 6, 2013 · 2 min · 284 words · John Glover

3 Apps and Services That Can Tap Into the Feedly Cloud

Well, Feedly was the one that beat everyone to it. And now, it has it’s very own web Feedly app, completely bypassing Google Reader altogether. To connect to Feedly, just sign in to Feedly and authorize the connection. If you want to keep up to date with NextGen Reader, you might follow theirTwitter&Facebookaccounts. Download NextGen Reader fromNextMatters.comor theWindows 8 App Store. It is fairly straightforward to set up and use....

July 2, 2013 · 2 min · 217 words · Bridget Phillips

Newspaper 2.0

Table Of Contents 1Introduction 2Is RSS Useful For Me? 3How Do I Use an RSS Feed? Introduction Three simple words can change your consumption of information,forever. How, you ask? With it you might read every article offered by a particular blog, for example. The 2.0 version of RSS remains the latest and most popular variant. Lets go over all three. Feeds provide the user with access to published content on the web....

June 27, 2013 · 14 min · 2801 words · Kathryn Perez

Postalpix: The Easiest Way to Print Your Smartphone Photos [US]

When you first launch the app, you might get straight to selecting photos to print. The prices range from 29 cents per print to $3.49 per print for the larger images. The selection process is easy and intuitive. You’ll then be prompted to create an account. Creating an account is necessary to purchase the prints, so you might stash your billing and shipping information. When it comes to payment methods, you might pay using PayPal or a credit card....

June 25, 2013 · 1 min · 118 words · John Cameron

RaidCall: Free & Hosted Voice Chat and Gaming Community Wrapped Into One Package

Related Voice communication allows gaming to transcend to the next level. Voice chat software can be a pain in the butt, hard to set up, and resource intensive. RaidCall may be the solution. or youre someone who has never used voice chat before, you should really check out RaidCall. It does many things differently from traditional programs and that distinguishes it quite a bit from its competition. Its not my cup of tea but I do appreciate it for its innovations and bold decisions....

June 14, 2013 · 2 min · 322 words · Sharon Gordon

Your Guide To Self-Publishing: From Print To Kindle And Beyond!

Table Of Contents 1Can Self-Publishing Make Your Book a Reality? ?Appendix 1. Can Self Publishing Make Your Book a Reality? They say everyone has a book in them. As it happens, the publishing industry is in the middle of a huge transition. But what is self publishing? What is interesting is that the self-published title also relies on promotion a lot of it. 1.3 Options for Self-Publishing Dont be put off by this....

June 13, 2013 · 8 min · 1519 words · Erin Kemp