It allows for the reader to set bookmarks, highlight pieces of text with different colors and add notes. You can copy and share individual highlights and quotes as well as the whole collection of marks from a book. Also you’ll like how it treats PDFs nearly the same as MOBI files in that it pulls the cover page as the book's icon.
Cons of the app: Ads are inserted in the free version of the app; missing dictionary look up feature.
SumatraPDF Reader
Click here to download the latest version of SumatraPDF.
Sumatra PDF is a free PDF, eBook (ePub, Mobi), XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) reader for Windows. It’s a lightweight program which prioritizes simplicity of user interface and speed of opening files. Sumatra PDF is powerful, small, portable and starts up very fast. It has all the basic features you need and none of the fancy extras that you don't.
The program has a plain, intuitive interface, with a few menus and a toolbar across the top. The minimalist tool bar of SumatraPDF Reader provides easy access to zooming in and out, selecting single page, skipping back and forth between pages, facing page, and printing. It also lets you rotate pages and view PDFs or ebook files in full screen or presentation modes. A search box lets you locate text within PDFs or ebook files, and there's even an option that will launch your default e-mail application and let you automatically attach the PDF or ebook file to a new e-mail.
Overall, if you're looking for a sleek and simple PDF and ebook reader and organizer, SumatraPDF is worth a try.
Cons of the app: Advanced options are tricky to edit: It’s an HTML file that you need to edit.
Mobipocket Reader
Click here to download Mobipocket Reader 6.2 Build 608 for Windows .
Mobipocket Reader is one of the best desktop eBook readers which allows you to read eBooks and news on your computer. It’s flexible, intuitive, lightweight and easy-to-use. The app combines the functions of an eBook reader and a RSS client in the same interface. It organizes your eBook library, collect RSS feeds and your personal documents all in one place. It can read almost all the DRM free mobi files that you imported into it.
When reading a book with Mobipocket Reader, you can change the font, color and background as well as view in full screen mode. You can highlight certain passages, add notes, and import links. You can turn pages by clicking cursor keys, pressing space bars or moving mouse. It allows you to subscribe to multiple RSS feeds and to read the latest headlines in the same interface. The amazing app also combines with the ability to convert and to send eBooks to your mobile device.
Previously users could shop for books from Mobipocket online store until Amazon shut down its retail and distribution operation in 2011. Now when you access Mobipocket Official Website you can find the announcement stated “Mobipocket and its services are no longer available. To shop for digital books we suggest visiting Amazon.com to continue your reading experience.”. Given the situation the program Mobipocket Reader hasn’t been updated since 2013. Nevertheless it’s still an excellent eBook Reader for Windows.
Cons of the app: Dictionary doesn’t work on installation; the app isn’t maintained anymore.
Epubor Reader for Windows/Mac
Epubor Reader is one of the best ebook reader which allows you to read mobi, azw3, epub, txt in just one app. Epubor Reader supports both Windows and Mac system smoothly.
As the best Mobi reading app, it gives you the fully customizable reading experience. You can easily change the fonts, font sizes, or even the theme. It also enables you to highlight, bookmark pages and even take notes. Switching the reading between horizontal and vertical scrolling mode is also supported.
Beyond the reading app, it also has advanced library management system. It enables you to import ebooks in bulk and sort books by author, language, publisher or ISBN. You can even search any book in your library by book title or even search the full text of one book.
If you are looking for eBook Reader for reading multiple ebook formats, Epubor Reader is your best choice.
Cons of this app: $4.99 for one year.
Supplementary Remarks
Besides the top 4 Mobi Readers for Windows I mentioned above, there’re other less superior programs can read mobi files on PC such as Calibre, FBReader, Icecream Ebook Reader, ect. News explorer 1 4 3.
Calibre is more than an ebook reader, it’s a complete management software. You can read ebooks, convert ebook formats and organize your library with Calibre. It even has an inbuilt portal from where you can download DRM free and DRM restricted ebooks distributed by a variety of different ebook online stores. However, for the sole purpose of reading mobi files, Calibre seems a little bloated. Compared with the above 3 Mobi Readers, Calibre opens mobi files comparatively slow. It performs sluggishly or even crashes when opening a large size of mobi file.
FBReader is great on Android but is barely satisfactory on Windows. It’s a lightweight, smooth, and no-frills program, but it has a prominent flaw for the Windows version: it crashes when you browse your SD card, and it doesn’t work with OneDrive. FBReader for Windows has not been maintained by the developer or publisher any more.
Icecream Ebook Reader is actually a decent Windows based ebook reader. It enables you to read ebooks in EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF and other popular formats. It also features the ability to turn pages, use bookmarks, add notes, translate text, search your library, track reading progress and more. However, the free version allows only 10 ebooks inside its digital library, and you cannot edit the metadata about them.
P.S. Please note that only DRM free files can be supported by these apps. If the MOBI files contain DRM restriction, you need to strip DRM from the MOBI files before reading them on these apps. If you want to read DRM protected MOBI files with these tools, I highly recommend you to install the best eBook DRM removal and converter – Epubor Ultimate!
You can download the software for free by clicking the links below. The trial version of Epubor Ultimate handles DRM removal and format conversion of 20% contents of your original eBooks. If you want to get 100% contents of eBooks decrypted and convert their formats losslessly, you need to upgrade Epubor Ultimate to the paid version.
Epubor wants you to be satisfied with our products. If, for any reason, the software you receive does not meet your expectations, you can claim a refund within 30 days since you place the order. So why not give it a try? You’ve got nothing to lose.
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Sisi Liu Sisi is a newbie who joined Epubor in November 2017. She's a bookworm her whole life and has taken great interest in eBooks recently. She learns professional knowledge about ebooks in Epubor and loves to share her know-how to all the ebook lovers!
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MAGTEK DEVICE DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS Programming Reference ManualOverview, commands, and properties for The MagTek Device (MTD) Drivers for Windows. It is a collection of individual drivers that support a number of MagTek products.
MagTek JavaPOS FOR MSR DEVICES Programming Reference ManualInstallation, utility and sample. The MagTek UPOS 1.13 JavaPOS MSR is installed via an InstallShield application.
MagTek OPOS FOR MSR DEVICES Programming Reference ManualOverview and instruction. The MagTek UPOS 1.13 OPOS MSR is installed via an InstallShield application.
OMTD OPOS FOR MAGTEK DEVICES Programming Reference ManualFeatures and requirements, installation for OMTD program. It is an extension of the MagTek Device Driver Program (MTD). The OMTD Program provides an OPOS-compliant application interface to MagTek products and works on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. OMTD is in the form of a set of ActiveX controls (COs).
MagTek Devices Safety and Maintenance, Cleaning Devices - PN D998200389As part of the preventative actions for the Coronoavirus, it is important to clean equipment and surfaces. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces and objects at least once daily. It is important to properly clean and disinfect your MagTek device.
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101 Millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader101 Millimeter Compatible Swipe Reader Technical Reference Guide
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Application Note RS232 & USB DemoThis comprehensive demo supports a number of MagTek RS-232 and USB products.
MagTek Response to NIST SP 800-131A re: Two-Key TDEA Encryption - PN D998200305A response to a publication in March 2019, by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) entitled: “NIST Special Publication 800-131A Revision 2 – Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”.
Mini Wedge Swipe ReaderThe MiniWedge Swipe Reader connects between a PC and its keyboard. The Reader looks transparent to both the keyboard and the PC until a card is read.
Subscribe to Software RSSMagneSafe SCRA Windows API and SDK - PN99510105 - v101This Software Development Kit (SDK) contains the necessary tools to develop applications using MagTek USB HID Readers (Non Keyboard). The package is a Windows API/DLL which provides a demo application, sample code and documentation for the programming environment.
JPOS for Serial (RS-232) - PN99510098 - v102This JPOS driver is intended for use with our RS232 Swipe readers.
OPOS 1.13 Driver Package for USB HID Swipe Readers - PN99510115 - v107The OPOS driver for HID Swipe Readers may be used with our Dynamag, SureSwipe, and non-SCRA USB swipe readers running in HID mode. This package will install the driver, documentation and test application. This driver does not support USB readers set to keyboard emulation mode. This driver supports our HID swipe readers with PID 002 or PID 011.
UPOS for 'POS for .NET 1.12' - PN99510087 - v103If your reader application uses the POS for .NET 1.12 (UPOS) this service object will provide the ability to address our MiniMICR and MICRImage document scanners, and our Dynamag, SureSwipe, and non-SCRA USB swipe readers running in HID mode that have a PID 002 or PID 011.
SCRA - Remote Services UpdatesThis is a remote services update with bug fixes for SCRA devices. This link will bring you to a landing page to install necessary requirements and then actual updates. Click button to go to URL.
HID Swipe Reader - PN99510047 - v118The USB HID Swipe Reader OCX supports both the single head and SureSwipe models of readers.
Keyboard Wedge - PN99510106 - v101The Keyboard Wedge DLL extracts information from the keyboard string and makes available the various properties from the card transaction. Both the MiniWedge and the full size keyboard wedge readers are supported.
SendKeys OCX - PN99510077 - v105The Send Keys OCX offers a convenient way to inject keystrokes into almost any application. This is especially useful when populating an on-screen form with data collected from a magnetic card.
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- As part of the preventative actions for the Coronoavirus, it is important to clean equipment and surfaces. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces and objects at least once daily. It is important to properly clean and disinfect your MagTek device.
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF DEVICE
- Below are suggestions to ensure proper cleaning of the EXTERIOR of your MagTek device and to help keep you and your customers safe. This includes cleaning and then disinfecting the device.
- Clean the exterior of the device by removing any contaminants, dust, or debris using a soft, lint-free cloth. To clean your device, the lint-free cloth should be slightly dampened using a mild soap and water solution.
- Follow with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any remaining/excess moisture.
- Using a new soft, slightly dampened, lint-free cloth or wipe, disinfect all surfaces with a surface-appropriate disinfectant. We recommend using disinfecting wipes and/ or isopropyl alcohol wipes in concentrations between 70 and 90% percent. The higher the concentration the faster the cleaner will evaporate, which is better for protecting electronics.
- Allow the device to dry completely.
- CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
- Avoid using too much liquid while wiping.
- DO NOT use liquid cleaning products or insert any other objects into the device.
- Allowing liquid to get into the device’s internal electronics can cause irreparable damage and void the warranty.
- Avoid damaging the read head, only clean the card path with approved cleaning cards.
- DO NOT spray any cleaners directly onto your device.
- Please reach out to [email protected] if you need additional assistance.
- You can also download and link to the cleaning instructions here: https://www.magtek.com/content/documentationfiles/d998200389.pdf
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