Kindle Books 101

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Whether you are new to the Kindle experience or have used one for a while, in this post you will find some great links to different places and articles where you can learn more about the basics of using the Kindle to get more (mostly free) books and a few utilities to either convert or manage your Kindle eBooks and library. To complete this post you will find a list of places at the end where you can get free Kindle books. Now on to the links!

Syncing all books to Kindle apps and devices -  A nice description from Macworld on how to use the Amazon tool, Send to Kindle to get your eBooks synced to your Kindle or Kindle App that you may have downloaded from different locations. Send to Kindle works with PC or Mac.

Official Kindle Help Page – As the title suggests, here is the main page on Amazon for support and help for the Kindle.

How to Do (Almost) Everything With a Kindle 3 – A great Q & A from Wired about using the Kindle with different file types and locations to get new books.

Kindle for Dummies – Here is a great list of different ways to work with your Kindle including, How to Bookmark and Highlight Content on the Kindle, Kindle Shortcuts and Tips, and Taking Notes and Cutting Clippings on Your Kindle, plus many more.

 Free eBooks

One Hundred Free Books –  New books listed everyday from Advice & How To to Travel. A great selection of new titles that are added daily. I check in just about every day and click on the Newest Free Books button.

Project Gutenburg –  Offers over 40,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.

Freebook Sifter – Makes it easy to find over 35000 free eBooks on Amazon.com for your Kindle or eReader.

Kindle Buffet – Free Books! All You Can Eat!

If you know of more locations to get Kindle books or any excellent resources for working with the Kindle, please leave a comment.

 

QR Code for Wifi Access – Android Only

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Are you always being asked for the access code to your WiFi when friends or relatives show up? Well if you are, here is a nice little setup you can do to make that process easier on you and the folks you are granting access to.

First you may need to find out what the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is for your wireless network. An SSID is a name that identifies a particular wireless network you are connecting to. See the links below to learn how to find your SSID.
1 - eHow tech – How to Find the SSID on a Computer
2 - wikiHow – How to Find the SSID on a Computer

Once you have the SSID and your password/passcode you are ready to fill in the fields of the QR Code generating program. Here are two locations where you can generate your own QR Code.
1 – QR Code Generator – WiFi Access

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2 – QR Code Generator from ZXing Project - Note: Use the drop down on Contents field to get to WiFi Network

QR Code Generator from the ZXing Project

Once you have your QR Code made you can put it on a business card or on any piece of paper or label where it is readily available to be scan.

Here is a good little Android QR Code Scanning App from the Google Play Store – Barcode Scanner.

 

Types of eProducts

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There are many different types of eBooks and ePublication formats and styles being used by many different platforms.

Here are just a few of the different types of ebooks that are available.

  • ePub
  • PDF (Adobe)
  • ebook
  • KF8 (Amazon Kindle)
  • iBook (IOS – Apple)
  • Mobi
  • Mobipocket
Visit these links to learn more about the different types eBooks and the different types of devices they work on.
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Introduction to Southeast Colorado Media

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I have always had a passion for desktop publishing, computers, photography and putting them all together.

One of the primary motivators for this site has been the experience I have had working at a commercial print shop in Lamar, CO off and on for around 16 years. My job duties are mostly centered around sales, follow up, customer service but every once in a while I get to help in production with padding, collating,  building booklets, cutting, trimming, stapling and drilling – all fun stuff!

In addition to the physical side of production I have had the opportunity to work with different types of layout and design software including Pagemaker 7, Indesign  Illustrator and of course, Photoshop. I have also been able to work with different types of mid-range high production Xerox printing and copying equipment. It has been fun and exciting to be able to work in this environment over the years.

During this time and even prior to working in a print shop, I have had the pleasure to  help with many different types of publishing projects including newsletters, flyers, business cards, small books and many other types of printed and published products.

Now with the advent of affordable digital storage and ease of setup, It is my hope and dream to be able to find an avenue for my own digital products and the creations of others. I will be providing a place to promote, market and sell these items.  If you would be interested in letting me help you with your eProduct, please contact me at: vincent.secolomedia@gmail.com.

Vincent Gearhart
PO Box 4
Lamar, CO 81052
Phone: (970) 279-1220