Did you know… …with most e-readers, you can hook them to your computer with the charging cable (take the plug end off) and transfer e-book files to it as if it were another external drive. SOME e-book readers even have Wi-Fi transfer capabilities. As long as the e-book file is in the correct format,
WTFery – Adobe collecting user data via Digital Editions, malicious ebook code, & more.
From the “I can’t make this shit up” files comes a boneheaded revelation about Adobe’s Digital Editions 4, their epub app. Nate Hoffelder over on The Digital Reader blogged about verifying this privacy breach. The software is scraping info about the ebooks a customer reads, how they read it, in addition to other ebooks on the … Read More
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day, peeps! One easy way to save a tree? Read an e-book! 🙂 We also use cloth grocery bags, utilize local recycling services for papers, metal, and plastics, and are switching all our light bulbs over to the longer-lasting CFL kind (and LED when possible). What steps do you take, no matter how … Read More
The value of e-books…
I was watching the Today show this morning and saw a story where they interviewed Dr. Ian K. Smith about his new book, “The Truth About Men.” Dr. Smith was articulate, funny, and I liked what I heard. Any time I hear about a non-fiction book that strikes my interest, especially if it’s one I … Read More
Did you get an e-book reader under the tree?
Are you one of the lucky ones who got your very first e-book reader or tablet (where you can install e-reader apps) under the tree? Regardless of the brand, there are many similarities and you should know a few basic facts. 1. You are NOT locked into only buying e-books from the reader’s manufacturer. You … Read More
Save a tree (and your sanity!) – read an e-book!
Black Friday shopping. Holiday shopping in general. Insanity. I personally think all three terms should be linked hand-in-hand. This year, instead of going nuts, go digital! Save a tree – read an e-book. E-book readers are now widely available for under $100, and make the perfect gift for family and kids. And now with so … Read More