“How do you password protect the Kindle Fire HD?” Restrict access to your Kindle Fire HD by setting up a ‘lock screen password’. Once it’s set up you’ll need to enter your password whenever the device is turned off or in sleep-mode. How to password protect the Kindle Fire HD: 1. From the top of […]
Nexus 7 – How to read Kindle books
“Can you read Kindle books on the Nexus 7?” Read your Kindle book collection by using The Kindle app which you can download for free from the Google Play Store. Use the app to access all your Kindle books right from the Nexus 7 tablet. 1. Download The Kindle app from the Play Store. 2. […]
Nexus 7 – Optimize battery life
“How do I make my Nexus 7 battery last longer?” Here are a few tips to extend your Nexus 7 battery life: 1. Turn off things you don’t need. Things like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or GPS can be turned off if you are not using them. To turn off GPS go to ‘Settings’ -> ‘Personal’ -> […]
Nexus 7 – Turn off Google Now
“How do I delete Google Now cards? I don’t want it showing up anymore.” Here’s how to stop Google Now cards: 1. Launch the Google Now screen. You can do that by swiping up from the bottom on any screen or tap the Search bar at the top. 2. Tap Menu -> Settings -> Now […]
Nexus 7 – How to add widget to Home screen
“How do I add a widget to the Nexus 7 home screen?” 1. Locate the home screen you wish to add the widget. 2. Tap the ‘All Apps’ icon. 3. Get to the Widgets tab by swiping right to locate the widget. You may need to keep swiping several times to find the widget. 4. […]
Nexus 7 – Rearrange home screen icons
“How do I rearrange the Nexus 7 home screen icons?” Tap and hold the icon or widget you want to move and slide it slowly to the location you wish to place it, release your finger to drop it. Move between home screens by sliding the app or widget towards the edge of the screen. […]
How much does Microsoft Surface tablet cost
“Just heard about the new Microsoft tablet. How much does the Surface cost?” Microsoft has not confirmed the price of their new Surface tablet but did say that it will be competitively priced similar to other ARM tablets. Features: 9.3mm thick All-magnesium VaporMg case NVIDIA-made ARM chip Built-in stand Full HD display 10.6-inch Gorilla Glass […]
How to download and install Kindle updates
“How do I update my Kindle Fire?” How to update the Kinde Fire: 1. Check your current firmware – Tap ‘Quick Settings’, ‘More…’ and tap ‘Device’. Determine if you need to update your version software. Check the latest Kindle software here. 2. Download the latest Kindle software to your computer from Amazon, select your Kindle […]
How to change the time on the Kindle Fire
“How do I manually change the time on my Kindle Fire?” Changing the time: 1. From the Home screen, tap ‘Quick Settings’ icon. 2. Change Automatic so that it is in the ‘Off’ position. Now you’ll be able to manually change the time and date. If you ever wanted to check the time while you’re […]
How to change your Kindle payment method
“How do I change my payment method on my Kindle Fire?” How to edit your Kindle Payment Method: 1. Head over to ‘Manage Your Kindle‘. 2. Select ‘Edit’ to change your payment info. Choose from the available options, and fill in all the information. Click ‘Continue’ to save your changes.