Are you the proud owner of a new Amazon Kindle? If so, check out these tips that help you get the most from your eReader.

Owning a Kindle gives you the freedom to store and access all of your books from one place. You no longer need to take several heavy books with you while traveling, and can easily remember your place in your favorite novel without bending the pages.

Kindle users most likely won't access all of the available features on their devices. Now it's time to unlock and uncover the hidden functions on your Kindle to make your reading experience even better. We've rounded up all the tips and tricks you need to try on your Kindle.

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While you may have already known some of these Kindle tips and tricks, a refresher can never hurt. From highlighting text to saving your favorite quotes, the Amazon Kindle can truly be enjoyed by all the family.

What's more, you can access your Kindle account from your desktop PC or Mac for further reading options.

Want to read books on your Mac? Download the Kindle for Mac app to get access to your entire Kindle library.

Georgie is MakeUseOf's Buyer's Guides Editor and a freelance writer with 10+ years of experience. She has a hunger for all things tech and a passion for helping others.

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