From 31a0224fb7cccbf1d0f9299fb8b75e1f90092e84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jbranchaud Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:27:25 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add Send A PDF To Your Kindle as a Workflow TIL --- README.md | 3 ++- workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 33 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2ea6869..6666cb5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ pairing with smart people at Hashrocket. For a steady stream of TILs, [sign up for my newsletter](https://crafty-builder-6996.ck.page/e169c61186). -_1573 TILs and counting..._ +_1574 TILs and counting..._ See some of the other learning resources I work on: - [Ruby Operator Lookup](https://www.visualmode.dev/ruby-operators) @@ -1828,6 +1828,7 @@ See some of the other learning resources I work on: - [Rotate An Image To Be Oriented Upright](workflow/rotate-an-image-to-be-oriented-upright.md) - [See Overlaps For A Set Of Time Zones](workflow/see-overlaps-for-a-set-of-time-zones.md) - [Send A Message To A Discord Channel](workflow/send-a-message-to-a-discord-channel.md) +- [Send A PDF To Your Kindle](workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md) - [Set Recurring Reminders In Slack](workflow/set-recurring-reminders-in-slack.md) - [Show Linting Errors In Zed](workflow/show-linting-errors-in-zed.md) - [Temporarily Hide CleanShot X Capture Previews](workflow/temporarily-hide-cleanshot-x-capture-previews.md) diff --git a/workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md b/workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..01547db --- /dev/null +++ b/workflow/send-a-pdf-to-your-kindle.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Send A PDF To Your Kindle + +I recently got a Kindle. I already have a bunch of PDF and ePub books on my +computer that I've bought over the years. I wanted to be able to read some of +those books on the Kindle. I found that there is a way to send these formats to +your Kindle via email. + +There are a couple steps to get this working. + +First, from the Amazon account that is tied to the Kindle device, open the +_Account_ dropdown and click _Devices. Any devices tied to your account will be +listed there. Navigate to the one you want to send to. Under the _Device +Summary_ with be a custom email address for that device. Something like +`youremail_abc123@kindle.com`. + +That's the email you'll send the PDF or ePub attachment to. + +Second, that Kindle email address will only receive and process documents from +a known, verified email address. Back on the _Devices_page, click on the +_Preferences_ tab. Under _Personal Document Preferences_ make sure that the +_Approved Personal Document Email List_ includes the email address you'll be +sending from. Add it if not. + +Everything is set up. Now compose an email to that Kindle address, add the +attachment, and send. Give it 5 or so minutes to process and it should show up +on your device. + +Additionally, you can go to the _Content_ tab and then to _Digital Content_ to +see what documents you have set and which devices have received them. + +[source](https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/here-is-how-you-can-read-pdf-files-on-the-amazon-kindle)