8 Kindle features you should be using

Whether you’re a longtime kindle user or just getting started, there’s probably a handful of perks you didn’t know about.
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Kindles have become an essential tool for book lovers, but there’s more to them than just downloading e-books. From free book programs like Amazon First Reads to the handy Send to Kindle feature, here are eight perks worth exploring.

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Miller Kern
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Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She has six years of experience writing buying guides, gift guides, and deals, and covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.


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