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How to Install All Google Apps onto the Kindle Fire HD
Do you have a Kindle Fire HD, but feel bummed out because it doesn’t include the Google apps that run on the Nexus 7? You can get them on the Fire HD by rooting the tablet and following this guide.
Enable Sideloading of Apps on the Kindle Fire HD
Tired of being stuck with apps only from Amazon’s App Store? Set up the Kindle for sideloading so you can install direct from an APK file.
How to Install Adobe Flash Player on the Kindle Fire HD
The Kindle Fire doesn’t support Adobe Flash Player by default. But that can easily be fixed by installing the right version of Flash for Android, and using a compatible web browser.
How to Maximize Kindle Fire HD Battery Life
Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD has optimal battery life straight out of the box, but you can stretch it even further with a few of these tips.
How to Add Apps to Kindle Fire via the Web
The Amazon Appstore is easy to browse on the tablet, but using a browser on a PC is better. Reviews are easier to see, pages load faster, and you can test drive apps.
How To Disable Automatic Updates on the Kindle Fire HD
The Kindle Fire is set to automatically download new updates, and they often break root and other custom settings. Here’s how to disable auto updates.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tips and Tricks Roundup
Whether you have a Kindle Fire HD with a 7 or 9-inch display, here’s a round up of some of our best tips and tricks for getting the most out of your tablet.
How to Change the Kindle Fire Default Language
Not a native English speaker? This guide shows you how to change the Kindle Fire default language to match one that suits you better.
How to Unlink The Kindle Fire From Facebook and Twitter
Have you connected your Amazon account to Twitter or Facebook in exchange for Amazon MP3 credit? It’s easy to unlink them from your Kindle Fire.
How to Make the Kindle Fire Visible to Bluetooth Devices
The Kindle Fire HD has Bluetooth enabled, but it isn’t visible, and you need to make other devices able to see it. Here’s how to make other devices see it.
Kindle Owners Lending Library Gets You a Free Book a Month
Do you own a Kindle device and belong to Amazon Prime? Good news! Amazon’s Lending Library Service allows you to read one free book each month. Details inside!
How To Reset Kindle Fire HD to Factory Settings
If you want to sell or regift your Kindle Fire HD or are having an unsolvable issue with it, you’ll definitely want to reset it to factory defaults first.
Amazon’s Silk Browser Reading Mode Makes Websites Easier to Read
Since Amazon’s first iteration of its Silk Browser on Kindle Fire, the company has been adding many new features. One turns webpages into an easy to read book format. Here’s the details.