The new, second generation Kindle Fire HD 7″ model is already shipping, and it includes the new Fire 3.0 Operating System, a.k.a. the Fire 3.0 OS. There are some significant differences (and improvements!) between Fire 3.0 and the previous version, so let’s take a look. Carousel The links in the top menu ribbon have been … Read more
**11/11/13 UPDATE** Note that the Silk Browser Reading View feature described in this post is available in the first-generation, non-HD Fire, but is only accessible through the Silk browser Options menu on that device. Access this menu by tapping near the bottom of the screen with the Silk browser open. Also note, Reading View is only available on … Read more
When you buy a Kindle or Kindle Fire, you can get it “with special offers” at a discount price, or without special offers at the full price. If you buy the “with special offers” model, you will see ads on the startup/unlock screen of your device, and may see ads on your device screensaver. Most … Read more
Many people reading this will already know how to remove items from the carousel, and many will also know how to remove them from the Device screens (e.g., Apps > Device, Books > Device, etc.), but very few know how to prune apps, audiobooks, videos, music and Kindle ebooks from the Fire’s Cloud screens (e.g., … Read more
If you’ve had your eye on a new Kindle Fire, whether for yourself or maybe as a Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or graduation gift, but have been waiting for a sale (and Kindles normally only go on sale around the winter holidays), why not pick up a refurbished model instead and save $25 -$30 on … Read more
When your Fire starts acting hinky, as mine did a couple months back, sometimes there’s nothing for it but to do a “factory reset”. This post is about how to tell when it’s necessary, how to do it, and how to preserve as much of your Fire’s content as possible in the process. What Is … Read more
NeoCal Advanced Calculator (4.5/5 stars, all ages, normally priced at $9.99) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day, and it’s a great pick for students or professionals who need a calculator that can handle more than just the basics. From Amazon: NeoCal is an advanced, award-winning calculator designed to work just like a real … Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day, and you forgot. Or you remembered, but whatever you got for your sweetie doesn’t hold a candle to what your sweetie got for you. And now you’re afraid it’s too late, the damage is done and you’ll be in the doghouse shortly. What if I told you it’s not too late, that … Read more