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Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes is interested in the business behind the cultural moment: media, brands, creators, and the models that keep them moving.

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Independent editorial contributor focused on media business, publishing strategy, creator economy, digital platforms.

Articles by Michael Hayes

Generic unbranded e-reader on a knitted blanket beside a borrowed paperback stack

Which E-Reader Handles Library Books Best?

Michael Hayes

Can You Read Library and Purchased Books on Any E-Reader?

Can You Read Library and Purchased Books on Any E-Reader?

Michael Hayes

Infographic showing partial and full e-ink refresh cycles over time

Why Are E Ink Refresh Rates So Slow Compared to Tablets?

Michael Hayes

Teenager reading manga on an unbranded color e-reader at a library table

Which E-Reader Is Best for Manga, Comics, and PDFs?

Michael Hayes

Three unbranded e-readers of different sizes lined up on a bookshelf

6, 7, or 10 Inches: Which E-Reader Screen Size Fits You?

Michael Hayes

Close-up of a weathered unbranded e-reader with its USB port and cable

The Used E-Reader Buying Checklist: Battery, Screen, Account

Michael Hayes

Infographic comparing Kobo and PocketBook ecosystems across formats and stores

PocketBook or Kobo: Which E-Reader Ecosystem Fits You?

Michael Hayes

Woman reading an unbranded e-reader with amber warm light in bed

How Do Front Lights and Warm Light Actually Work?

Michael Hayes

Unattended desk with an unbranded e-ink tablet showing handwritten notes

Stylus E-Readers for Notes: Boox vs reMarkable vs PocketBook

Michael Hayes

Close-up of an unbranded e-reader with water droplets on its grey screen

What Does IPX8 Actually Mean for Waterproof E-Readers?

Michael Hayes

Infographic comparing the three safe sideloading routes for EPUB files

How to Sideload EPUBs Safely on Any E-Reader

Michael Hayes

Older man comparing two unbranded e-readers in a bookshop aisle

E Ink Carta 1300 vs Kaleido 3: Which E-Reader Screen Should You Choose?

Michael Hayes