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How to stop books closing themselves

I have a book on programming, which means that I need to look at it when I am on my computer (meaning that I don't have any hands available for keeping the book open). The only problem is, it keeps closing itself. What is there I could do to keep it…
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Book holder for paperbacks

I have a new paperback book I want to lay besides me and look at, while I work at my computer. What are easy-do-it-yourself ways of keeping a book open that wants nothing more than fold together?
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Easy way to remove the sticky pages of a book caused by being wet?

I have an old bible gold edition (recovery version) that has been soaked because of a leak in my ceiling during a typhoon. Now it is dry, but the pages are in poor condition and stick to each other, I can carefully separate the pages manually but it…
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How can I transport a book in a backpack without getting the corners bent?

I always like carrying books around but at the same time I hate getting the corners of the books bent over time and I try to keep them as perfect as possible. Given that most of my books are paperback editions and that I usually carry them around in…
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How do I read without getting getting a neck cramp?

Whenever I read, I get neck cramps. I tried looking down at the book, I tried lying on my stomach and looking forward at the book, but I still get cramps. Is there a trick to not get cramps?
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Physical Text To Digital Text

Let me first prefix this question with, I have no idea which StackExchange site would be most appropriate for this question, but I thought LifeHacks might work... In 1998 my Mom's side of the family had a big family reunion (my great grandmother had…
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How can I organize books of many sizes for usability?

I have a collection of (physical) books that I plan on growing. I want to organize them in a way where I can easily find a book, remove it, and replace it in the same spot. I have books that are many different sizes. Height is a big enough problem…
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How can I remove the bindings of this thick book?

I have a book bound by some binding shop. It is 26mm (i.e. 1 inch) thick. The staples only show their heads on both front and back, while their tails are not shown. How can we remove the bindings? I have tried a regular staple remover, but it…
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Easy way to scan a book

I want to scan a book which has more than 1000 pages, but I don't want to turn every single page in the book. Is there any easier way to scan the entire book without having to turn all the pages by hand?
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How to store books in less than ideal conditions?

It's not hard to find out how you should store books. Just Google "how to store books". Metal or sealed wood shelves, 50% humility, 60-75 °F, keep that constant, keep away from light, don't store in bags... But lets assume that some of these aren't…
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How would one digitize a thick book into a PDF version in the most time-efficient way, using only a camera and a computer?

I have a: DSLR camera (Canon EOS) + no tripod Latest commercial version of Adobe Acrobat A computer with Internet connection Frugal character I also own a physically printed and bound book of over 600 pages I would like to convert to PDF. What are…
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Effective ways to dry out books?

I just spilled water on my history textbook. It only hit the first 30 pages and the cover, but I still feel bad that it got wet. Any way to restore it completely so that the wet pages aren't noticeably different from the dry ones?
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How do I remove a musty smell from my books?

There are two types of musty smell in books: "Ah, this book has probably been in this library for 50 years. Just imagine the information it contains." "Hm, I probably shouldn't have left this book in the garage that long." Unfortunately, I'm…
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How do I prevent a bookmark tassel from fraying?

My favorite notebook has a woven bookmark tassel that is prone to serious fraying: My question is a simple one: how do I stop it from fraying? A good solution can't visually interfere with the tassel, though. For instance, taping it would work,…
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How would you find a torn page (to repair) in a large book

I enjoy problem solving (Lifehacking). Recently, someone asked me how I would find a torn page (to repair) in a large book. "Large" is the operative word here. It is inconveniently large — 1500 pages. This one is simple but not easy:Start at the…
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