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11-27-2011, 12:31 AM | #153 |
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ok so i have wi fi file explorer pro downloaded. How do i get my books on my computer onto my kindle without using USB, what folder do they go in?
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11-27-2011, 12:46 AM | #154 | |
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You must have the app running on the Fire while you do this. |
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11-27-2011, 12:55 AM | #155 | |
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11-27-2011, 12:59 AM | #156 | |
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This will work as long as no other device or PC takes the IP of the Fire. |
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11-27-2011, 01:26 AM | #157 |
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I just tested Opera Mini against Opera Mobile for speed and believe it or not Mobile was faster than Mini when it came to loading. Of course, Mobile has more features than Mini, but if space is an issue, Mini is less than 1mb while Mobile is around 13mb.
Speaking of alternatives to the stock apps on the Fire, I would imagine that many people already have large itunes collections that would need to be moved over to amazon's cloud in order for Fire users to stream them. If you don't to bother with that, install Audiogalaxy - it allows you to stream your itunes collection to the Fire. The only downside is that you have to leave your pc on (which I do anyway). Earlier this year, I drove down the Pacific Coast highway 1 while my smartphone was playing songs from my itunes folder on my pc in NYC. |
11-27-2011, 10:24 AM | #158 | |
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Your welcome. I really like Dolphin Mini because it is light on resources, real fast, simple, and does a lot of things really well. It is everything the Silk browser should have been. However, I'm sure Amazon will tweak Silk over time and it will deliver the browsing experienced promised. Until then, enjoy Dolphin Mini. |
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11-27-2011, 10:36 AM | #159 | |
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The nice thing about most home routers now a days is that even when they are running dynamic IP addressing that they learn the regular devices connected to the network and usually assign it the same IP address. For example, I turn my PC off every night and everyday when I turn it on it receives the same IP address from my Westell 327W router. However, you can set a static IP into the Fire or better yet most routers will allow you to specify a specific IP address for each device, or you can increase the DHCP lease time to ensure devices connected to your network receive the same IP address. Either way using ES File Explorer or Wi-Fi Explorer Pro beats using a USB cable for most transfers. Last edited by obsessed2; 11-27-2011 at 10:42 AM. |
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11-27-2011, 12:37 PM | #160 |
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Two Good Apps Available Free From Amazon:
FREEdi YouTube Downloader: Free from Amazon. Just a heads up, there are some negative reviews, but I have never had any problem with this App. I use it mainly to download and save computer setup and troubleshooting videos that I like to have on my job. This App was not available for a while on the Amazon App Store so maybe some reviewer concerns were addressed before Amazon reposted the App. http://www.amazon.com/MicroMacro-Mob...2415075&sr=1-1 Evernote: ★ New York Times ‘Top 10 Must-Have App’. ★ http://www.evernote.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Evernote-Corp/...2411706&sr=1-1 Last edited by obsessed2; 11-27-2011 at 12:46 PM. |
11-27-2011, 01:38 PM | #161 |
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11-27-2011, 02:07 PM | #162 |
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Just making sure you know that you don't need a special app for this. You can make a share on a Windows PC, and point ES File Explorer to //computername/sharename.
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11-27-2011, 03:38 PM | #163 |
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That is the method I use but not everyone can do this due to security settings so the other method works great for them.
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11-27-2011, 04:40 PM | #164 |
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Thanks, I just set mine up like this too. A lot easier than messing with a browser on the PC every time.
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11-27-2011, 05:57 PM | #165 | |
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Both methods have benefits. ES File Explorer requires a little more technical knowledge (e.g. enable network discovery, creating a shared folder, firewall settings in some instances etc.). WiFi File Explorer simplifies the file management process by presenting the Android file system in a format for those more familiar with a PC file system. I prefer ES File Explorer but, either method beats using a USB cable. Last edited by obsessed2; 11-27-2011 at 06:02 PM. |
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