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Bionic formatted book on Kindle and in book reading app

Here are 10 free bionic books for your e-reader or book app

These bionic-formatted books from Project Gutenberg are ready to be added to your e-reader or book-reading app.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 26, 2022
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Bionic book in Android Google Play Books app

Bionic reading on Android – how to add own books

Don’t wait for bionic-enabled Android apps. You can start bionic reading right away by adding a specially formatted book to your current book app.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 23, 2022
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How to change emergency calling trigger on iPhone

Why you should not deactivate emergency calling on your iPhone

∙ Emergency SOS calling is enabled on an iPhone by default. ∙ Many users trigger it accidentally. ∙ Instead of deactivating this feature, use a less confusing option.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 22, 2022
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MacBook Pro 2021 turn off keyboard backlight inactivity

MacBook Pro 2021: how to turn off keyboard backlight automatically

You don’t have to manually adjust keyboard brightness on your 2021 MacBook Pro. The backlight can automatically turn off when you don’t use the keyboard for 5 seconds.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 18, 2022
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Where are my books on Kindle - find on Amazon

Where are my sideloaded books on Kindle?

The books you have added yourself to your Kindle library are now called “Docs,” and are separated from the ones you have downloaded from the Kindle Store.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 16, 2022
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Google Docs web - set dark mode two steps

Google Docs dark mode on the web: a 2-step trick to set it without an extension

∙ Dark mode is still not available in Google Docs on the web. ∙ Thanks to Pageless mode, you can set up the dark colors manually in two short steps.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 16, 2022
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How to send epub file to Kindle via email

How to add epub files to your Kindle or Kindle app

∙ Just attach your epub file to an email and send it to the address associated with your Kindle. ∙ The file will be processed and appear in your Kindle cloud library and a destination device or app.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 6, 2022
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Google Docs trick create downloadable file from url address

Google Docs: a quick trick to create downloadable files

∙ Copy a share link of the original Google Docs document, and modify its url address to create a downloadable file. ∙ Click on the link to download the latest version of the file.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 28, 2022
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How to call emergency number iPhone with broken display

How to call an emergency number if your iPhone’s display is broken

∙ Hold the side button and the top volume button. Keep holding until you hear a countdown sound. ∙ When the countdown ends, your iPhone will dial the phone number set as an emergency contact.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 25, 2022
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Reuse old tablet tips ideas

How to reuse your old tablet – here are 10+ ideas

Make your old tablet do one thing, and it will do it right. A security camera feed monitor, an offline movie player, a night clock, a kitchen radio – these are just a few ideas.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 21, 2022
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Vintage composition notebook iPhone case by Piotr Kowalczyk Geek Updated

Vintage composition notebook iPhone case

This vintage composition notebook design features a unique marbled paper background and a preworn old-school label with a headline VNTG NTBK. Available in several colors for several iPhone models. Explore the collection.

Our score: 8.2/10

Zazzle $30.99

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Innovative stand for hands-free use

Innovative pillow stand for hands-free use

From Lamicall comes a brand-new pillow stand with an “open jaw” design, a stylus holder, and a large pocket for your phone or charger. A perfect tablet or e-reader stand for hands-free use: reading, watching, or video calls.

Our score: 8.2/10

Amazon $29.99

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