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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve mentioned before in previous articles how there are some companies of poor repute that offer “free” stuff.  But what you actually get is something not entirely free.  At best you get a free time trial of the product; at worst you get a free app bundled with a bunch of add-ons that you didn’t want resulting in a clogged system with popup ads or other system modifications you didn’t ask for.   CompuClever provides applications that have some functionality enabled for you to try for free.  If you want the full program you can upgrade.  There are no tricks or deceptions.  We want you to try our products and see if they meet your needs.  As you do have one of our paid programs we encourage you to look at our entire application suite and try out anything that looks of interest.     </p>
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<div class="quick_facts">We’ve mentioned before in previous articles how there are some companies of poor repute that offer “free” stuff.  But what you actually get is something not entirely free.  At best you get a free time trial of the product; at worst you get a free app bundled with a bunch of add-ons that you didn’t want resulting in a clogged system with popup ads or other system modifications you didn’t ask for.   CompuClever provides applications that have some functionality enabled for you to try for free.  If you want the full program you can upgrade.  There are no tricks or deceptions.  We want you to try our products and see if they meet your needs.  As you do have one of our paid programs we encourage you to look at our entire application suite and try out anything that looks of interest.</div>
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<p>CompuClever offers four programs including: PC TuneUp Maestro, PC Clean Maestro, Ultra eBook Reader, and Ultra File Opener. We will provide a description of each product, introduce what each product is capable of, and highlight the free functionality that is available with that product.</p>
<h1>PC TuneUp Maestro</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.compuclever.com/products/pc-tuneup-maestro/features/" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1659 alignright" style="margin-left: 30px;" title="Learn more about PC TuneUp Maestro" src="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/wp-content/uploads/pctum-box-right-200.png" alt="" width="136" height="158" /></a>PC TuneUp Maestro is the most advanced suite of PC maintenance software tools available. <a title="Learn more about PC TuneUp Maestro" href="https://www.compuclever.com/products/pc-tuneup-maestro/features/" target="_blank">PC TuneUp Maestro</a> uses advanced error analysis and resolution technology to fix, clean, and optimize your system.  You get a stable and reliable PC that runs at peak performance like when you first began operating it.</p>
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<li>One-Click PC Error Repair and Optimization</li>
<li>Enhanced PC Performance and Stability</li>
<li>Faster Windows Startup Time</li>
<li>Free Product Updates and Technical Support</li>
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<h2>Free function list</h2>
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<li>Free scan:   PC TuneUp Maestro includes registry, defragmentation, system tune up and Internet tune up scans.  You can scan your system to see results to better determine state of PC health and need for optimization.</li>
<li>Hard Drive CleanUp:  Provides easy access to the onboard system tool for your PC.  Hard Drive CleanUp works to free up space on your hard disk by searching for files that you can delete safely.</li>
<li>BackUp &amp; Restore:  Many of the PC TuneUp Maestro functions involve an automatic backup before making changes.  With the BackUp &amp; Restore section of PC TuneUp Maestro you can view all your system restore points, manage them, and create new ones.</li>
<li>Launch Internet Explorer without Add-Ons:  From the Fix &amp; Clean toolset, this feature enables you to run a temporary Internet Explorer session without any add-ons, toolbars, or Browser Help Objects.  This provides a good preview of how your browser can perform without all these extra items. (<a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/how-to-reset-internet-explorer/" target="_blank">Read more</a> about how to optimize your IE&#8230;)</li>
<li>Windows System Tools Management: The Windows System Tools tool provides easy and quick access to the most useful and relevant Windows System tools such as the Control Panel, Programs and Features, Task Manager and more.</li>
<li>StartUp Management: This feature provides access to the applications that launch when you boot your system so you can optimize your computer&#8217;s startup performance.  From the list that is provided you can enable or disable items and you can choose to remove items. (<a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/improve-startup/" target="_blank">Read more</a> about managing your startup programs&#8230;)</li>
<li>Unknown File Extension Search:  When you come across a file that your PC cannot handle, the program provides you with access to a comprehensive database of file extensions and matching viewers.  You will be prompted automatically when your PC encounters files it can’t open. (<a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/cant-open-an-important-file/" target="_blank">Read more</a> about file extension support&#8230;)</li>
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<h1>PC Clean Maestro</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.compuclever.com/products/pc-clean-maestro/" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1663" style="margin-left: 30px;" title="Learn more about PC Clean Maestro" src="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/wp-content/uploads/pccm-box-right-200.png" alt="" width="136" height="158" /></a>Your PC can store unwanted “junk” files and traces of your personal information including passwords, credit card information, and email / chat communications.  As a result your PC runs slower and exposes you and your family to identity and security theft. <a title="Learn more about PC Clean Maestro" href="https://www.compuclever.com/products/pc-clean-maestro/" target="_blank">PC Clean Maestro</a> removes unwanted files and it eliminates confidential information so your PC is clean and safe.  It also comes equipped with an Uninstaller tool to help you identify and remove applications you no longer need or use.</p>
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<li>Remove Junk Files to make your PC clean</li>
<li>Prevent Theft of Your Online Identity</li>
<li>Safeguard Your Private Information</li>
<li>Uninstall Programs Cleanly</li>
<li>Free Product Updates and Technical Support</li>
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<h2>Free function list</h2>
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<li>Free Scan: PC Clean Maestro includes privacy, security and junk file scans.  You can scan your system to see results to better determine state of PC health and need for optimization.</li>
<li>Clean Junk Files: You can run the Scan and Clean Tool and remove any and all files that are considered junk.</li>
<li>Uninstall Programs: You can run the Uninstaller tool which is specifically designed to display a list of all the programs installed on your system for the purpose of uninstalling, repairing, or changing the way the features are installed.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/spring-pc-cleaning/" target="_blank">Read this past issue of our newsletter</a> for an in-depth understanding of how to clean your PC using these free features.</p>
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<h1>Ultra File Opener</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.ultrafileopener.com" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1666" style="margin-left: 30px;" title="Learn more about Ultra File Opener" src="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/wp-content/uploads/ufo-box-right-240x320.png" alt="" width="112" height="138" /></a><a title="Learn more about Ultra File Opener" href="http://www.ultrafileopener.com" target="_blank">Ultra File Opener</a> (UFO) is the ultimate viewer for opening PC files.  Hundreds of different file types are supported, including images, text files, archive files, audio and video files, and data files.  Equipped with Hex Decoding technology, UFO is capable of opening files of any type.  You can view images, text files, and the contents of archive files.  You can also choose from a number of functions for each of these file types including printing, converting, and extracting.  UFO also enables you to manage the default file association so each file format is handled by the program you want.</p>
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<li>Open over 280 different file types, including images, documents, data, and archived files.</li>
<li>Convert files to commonly supported file types for easy sharing.</li>
<li>Make beautiful prints with multiple printing templates.</li>
<li>Free product update and technical support for one year.</li>
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<h2>Free function list</h2>
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<li>Open and View:  You can view images, text files, and the contents of archive files.  UFO supports hundreds of different file types, including images, text files, archive files, and data files.  With Hex Decoding technology, UFO is capable of opening files of any type</li>
<li>Manage File Associations:  You have the option of selecting which files you want the program to open by default.  That is to say, any time you double click on the file type you have selected, UFO will open.</li>
<li>Submit a File for Analysis:  In the event that you encounter a file format that you cannot open we would like to assist you.  CompuClever will analyze the file for the purpose of including it in our list of formats we support.</li>
<li>Partially Downloaded Files:  Internet browsers create partial files for the purpose of storing a file that was in the process of being downloaded but was interrupted or left incomplete.  UFO can examine the contents of these types of files and extract the original download URL if available. With UFO, you can also restart the download or get directions on how to resume to completion. (Learn more about partially downloaded files generated by <a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/cant-open-an-important-file/" target="_blank">Chrome</a>, <a href="http://www.ultrafileopener.com/formats/part/" target="_blank">Firefox</a>, and <a href="http://www.ultrafileopener.com/formats/partial/" target="_blank">IE</a>&#8230;)</li>
<li>Portable Executable Files:  The Portable Executable (PE) format is a file format for executables, object code and DLLs, used in 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows OS.  UFO enables you to open and view Windows executable file types by providing access to the contents of the file. You can open, find, and export the decoded resource files available with executable files. (<a href="http://www.ultrafileopener.com/formats/executable-files/" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about PE files&#8230;)</li>
<li>Unknown File Extension Search:  When you come across a file that your PC cannot handle, the program provides you with access to a comprehensive database of file extensions and matching viewers.  You will be prompted automatically when your PC encounters files it can’t open.</li>
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<h1>Ultra eBook Reader</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.ultraebookreader.com" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1667" style="margin-left: 30px;" title="Learn more about Ultra eBook Reader" src="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/wp-content/uploads/uebookreader-right-280x360.png" alt="" width="151" height="167" /></a>Open an eBook directly on your PC or device and enjoy the ultimate PC reading experience. <a title="Learn more about Ultra eBook Reader" href="http://www.ultraebookreader.com" target="_blank">Ultra eBook Reader</a> supports 12 of the most popular file types.  You can view your eBook using a variety of display modes.  If you have touch screen support you can use pinch-to-zoom and multi-touch functionality.  You can navigate using bookmarks and with the table of contents, as well as taking advantage of the search functionality. You can create bookmarks and link to them in the Bookmark pane.  You can even print your eBook.</p>
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<li>Instantly open and read eBooks, PDF, comics, and other document file types.</li>
<li>Convert eBook and document files to text files for easy sharing.</li>
<li>Print eBooks and documents to make real paper copies.</li>
<li>Free product update and technical support for one year.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Free function list</h2>
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<li>Open eBooks Files:  Open and read eBooks, comics, PDF and document files.  Ultra eBook Reader supports 12 of the most popular eBook formats.</li>
<li>Manage File Associations:  You have the option of selecting which files you want the program to open by default.  That is to say, any time you double click on the file type you have selected, Ultra eBook Reader UFO will open it.</li>
<li>Bookmarks Management:  Bookmarks are a convenient way to mark favorite sections in the book or the place mark where you left off.  You can display the Bookmarks pane and click on a bookmark link to jump to the specified page.</li>
<li>Find Tool:  Ultra eBook Reader comes equipped with a search tool.  You can search for and locate any word or group of words in your eBook file.</li>
<li>Submit a File for Analysis:  In the event that you encounter a file format that you cannot open we would like to assist you.  CompuClever will analyze the file for the purpose of including it in our list of formats we support.</li>
<li>Unknown File Extension Search:  When you come across a file that your PC cannot handle, the program provides you with access to a comprehensive database of file extensions and matching viewers.  You will be prompted automatically when your PC encounters files it can’t open.</li>
</ol>
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<p><a href="https://www.compuclever.com/posts/sitting-down-with-a-good-ebook/" target="_blank">Read this article to learn more</a> about how you can use Ultra eBook Reader to enhance your reading experience using your existing computer.</p>
<h1>In Summary:</h1>
<p>At CompuClever we are committed to creating PC utility software that improves the performance of your PC.  We also offer programs such as our Ultra eBook Reader for the everyday user that makes day-to-day computing more rewarding.  We combine our products and our service to offer a professional package to meet our user’s needs.  Look for our program updates such as a new and improved Uninstaller for PC Clean Maestro, as we continue to improve our offerings to you.</p>
<p>We hope this article has helped gain some knowledge about our product lines and stimulated your interest of trying some of the aforementioned free functionality to make your day-to-day use of computers more enjoyable and productive.  We will continue to provide story lines like this that benefit all of us and we will describe them in a manner that is within reach of everyday computer users.  If you have some ideas of topics you would like us to cover, email us at: <a href="mailto:newsletter@compuclever.co">newsletter@compuclever.com</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The holidays are upon us.  At this time of the year we tend to find ourselves overdoing it when it comes to consumption and the ever-growing amount of items we have.  When it comes to books, some of us are running out of room on our bookshelves and boxing up the extras.  Then there’s the amount of trees used to create books.  One way of being more space conscious and eco-friendly is to go electronic.  You may be surprised to know that there are vast amounts of digitized books available.  We’re going to examine the popularity of eBooks, describe in brief just what they are and what you need to know, and we are going to introduce CompuClever’s Ultra eBook Reader.  Finally we will provide a list of free resources to whet your appetite for eBook reading if you haven’t already taken up this convenient and easy pastime.</p>
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<div class="quick_facts">The holidays are upon us.  At this time of the year we tend to find ourselves overdoing it when it comes to consumption and the ever-growing amount of items we have.  When it comes to books, some of us are running out of room on our bookshelves and boxing up the extras.  Then there’s the amount of trees used to create books.  One way of being more space conscious and eco-friendly is to go electronic.  You may be surprised to know that there are vast amounts of digitized books available.  We’re going to examine the popularity of eBooks, describe in brief just what they are and what you need to know, and we are going to introduce CompuClever’s Ultra eBook Reader.  Finally we will provide a list of free resources to whet your appetite for eBook reading if you haven’t already taken up this convenient and easy pastime.</div>
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<p><strong>Popularity</strong>:  Just how popular are eBooks?  Amazon announced<sup><a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a></sup> that it sells more eBooks than traditional printed hardcover or paperbacks.  In some cases authors are able to have their written work published in an eBook when they are unable to have it published to hard copy.  There are even websites that are dedicated to cataloging and making eBooks available to the general public.</p>
<p><strong>What are eBooks and eBook readers?</strong> Let’s take a step back and talk about some of the basic concepts and items you need to know.  The term “eBook” comes from “electronic book” and can also be referred to as a digital book.  It is in fact a book-length publication that has been digitized to be viewed on an eBook reader, the software that is installed on your computer device to view and read the eBook.  This means that any previous or new publication can be found in an eBook form; although, of course, not all books have been, or could be, digitized.  What’s more… some publications can only be found in eBook form and have not been hard-printed.  There are commercially produced and distributed eBooks that are meant to be read on dedicated <a title="E-book reader" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book_reader">eBook readers</a>.  However free alternatives are readily available and even borrowing eBook items from the library is now possible.</p>
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<p>We highly recommend that you try out the CompuClever application <a href="http://www.ultraebookreader.com/" target="_blank">Ultra eBook   Reader</a>.  There are numerous advantages   including:</p>
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<li>You can easily open 12 of the most popular eBook formats.</li>
<li>Multiple view layouts such as: single page, two page,   and book view.</li>
<li>Ability to bookmark, convert, and print your eBooks.</li>
<li>Designed for your PC, laptop, or tablet.</li>
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<p>Plus there is the added advantage of knowing the makers of the software are   trustworthy and offer an outstanding support service.  Check out: <a href="http://www.ultraebookreader.com/">http://www.ultraebookreader.com/</a></p>
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<p><strong>The Devices</strong>:  Mobile devices are in the hands of the many.  eBooks can be read by more devices than just your PC.  You can view them on your laptop, tablet, mobile phone, smartphone… you get the picture.</p>
<p><strong>eBook Formats</strong>:  Just as a Word doc has a particular format and a certain extension that signifies the the type of file it is (“.docx” for example), so too are there designated formats for eBooks.  Leading the list of the many formats are: ePub, MOBI, PDF, AZW, LIT, and ODF.  Some of these, like the Amazon format AZW, are exclusively used for the Amazon “Kindle” books.  While we won’t go into the intricacies of eBook formats and the many formats available we will say that one item to be aware of is that some eBooks can be… </p>
<div class="indent_left">“… protected by a digital rights management (DRM) wrapper. The DRM, which is used as an anti-piracy tool to protect authors, can prevent you from opening an e-book file even if the format is compatible with your reader.“<sup><a href="#_ftnref2">[2]</a></sup></div>
<p>It is also useful for you to know the formats that are supported by your eBook reader.  For a list of the formats supported by Ultra eBook Reader <a href="http://www.ultraebookreader.com/formats/">go to this page</a>.</p>
<h2>Advantages</h2>
<p>There are numerous advantages to eBook reading.  Here is our list:</p>
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<li>Space:  Top of the list and perhaps tied with the number two item, is being able to save on space associated with hard copy books.  Having books collect dust on a bookshelf is not an ideal situation.  On top of this, finding an eBook on your PC or tablet is a lot easier than digging through boxes or trying to find it on a shelf.  There are even advantages here when reading in bed or when in transit.  With eBooks you are only limited by the capacity of your device and it’s quite feasible to have thousands of eBooks on hand.</li>
<li>Mobility:  If you are traveling, what could be easier?  You can have thousands of eBooks at your finger tips and not take up any extra space or weight.  You won’t have to pick just one book to travel with or have to worry about excess luggage weight and space.  You can also read in dark places and in most any situation such as when waiting in line.</li>
<li>Publication: Some publications go out of print while eBooks, once in electronic form, do not have any limitation with respect to copying and distribution.  Also, you can get an eBook immediately rather than having to go to the library during specific hours, visit the bookstore, or wait for delivery.</li>
<li>Cost:  Many eBooks are free and there are other paid options as well.  <a href="http://www.scribd.com/">Scribd</a>, one of the major players in document sharing and downloading companies actually offers a subscription based model with a monthly fee (much like Netflix), in exchange for unlimited access to all books they have for download.  Of course there are some upfront costs but if you already have a laptop or tablet or mobile device, you will find that the electronic form is more affordable in many cases.  As for free… all works of fiction from before the year 1900 are in the public domain and most libraries lend current eBook titles for limited times. The reality is, eBooks can be printed for less than the price of new hard copy books.  For students, there is a very real potential to reduce education costs of publications and having the information in electronic form would be very useful when it comes to studying and writing papers.</li>
<li>Reduced reliance of physical materials:  Yes, you need to have a laptop of mobile device to begin.  If you already have one then you are on your way to saving trees and the energy that goes into the making and distribution of books.  This is especially relevant for more disposable publications such as magazines and newspaper.  Imagine if these items were in electronic form for the most part and deleted rather than stacking up in landfills or recycle plants.</li>
<li>Borrowing eBooks:  As mentioned, libraries can lend out digital publications and this means having these items available with no restriction in terms of library hours.  For students this is a major advantage.</li>
<li>Loss or damage:  eBooks can be replaced with little effort.  Hard copy publications are susceptible to wear and tear, fading, water / fire damage, and of course dogs and small children with the single intent of shredding.  Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) policy, you may be able to backup your digital publication or even recover it without cost from the distributor.</li>
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<p><strong>DRM – Digital Rights Management</strong></p>
<p>One important consideration to be   aware of when acquiring eBooks is some are protected with a DRM wrapper.  That is to say some formats can be   protected by a digital rights management (DRM) anti-piracy tool which has   been put in place by some publishers and copyright holders.  While the intent is to protect   “intellectual property” there are those that believe there is no   evidence to support this and it simply inconveniences the legitimate   customers.</p>
<p>Due to the controversial aspects of this technology, CompuClever has simply chosen to not support eBooks that come with a DRM wrapper.  These items need to have the required authentication (think of it as a type of encryption).  The good news is, there is a plethora of available eBooks that do not use a DRM wrapper and many of these are free. </p>
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<h2>Free eBooks</h2>
<p>There are many eBook sites available and some offer free publications and others include both free and paid items.  We have taken a look to see if these sites are legitimate according to a reliable website security scan (we use <a href="http://www.urlvoid.com">www.urlvoid.com</a>).  Here, in no particular order, is a list to get you started:</p>
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<td><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/" target="_blank">Gutenberg.org</a></td>
<td>This site has offers over 42,000 free eBooks and a link to 100,000 more free eBooks.  You can “choose among free ePub books, free Kindle books, download them or read them online.”  They also accept donations – one way to help with the effort of digitizing more books.</td>
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<td><a href="http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/  " target="_blank">The Online Books Page</a></td>
<td>Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania library, this is a simple site that claims to list over 1 million free books.</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.scribd.com/" target="_blank">Scribd</a></td>
<td>Scribd is the world&#8217;s largest digital library, where readers can discover books and written works of all kinds on the Web or any mobile device and publishers and authors can find a voracious audience for their work.</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/free_ebooks" target="_blank">Kobobooks</a></td>
<td>This one also claims to have over 1 million free books.  It also has copies for sale at reasonable rates.</td>
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<p>For those adventurous and keen readers <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/20-best-websites-to-download-free-e-books/" target="_blank">check out this site</a>, which provides 20 of the best websites to download free eBooks with screenshots and links.</p>
<p>We fully appreciate that hard copy books have a certain appeal and some people will not substitute them for a digital version.  We also fully believe that real books will not simply disappear as a result of eBook popularity.  It is our feeling that eBooks offer a viable alternative and can be used in conjunction with owning and reading actual books.  We hope we have provided you some new insights about eBook reading.  We will continue to introduce new technologies in a manner that is not beyond the reach of average, everyday computer users.</p>
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