How do I transfer books and news articles to my Kindle device from my computer?

Question

I want to transfer books and news articles from my computer to my Kindle.

I did some research and found that I can use a program called Calibre.

However, I noticed that Calibre emails the content to my kindle email address. This can take a really long time.

My question is:

Is it necessary to put my kindle email address in Calibre to transfer the content to my Kindle? Is the upload from my PC to my Kindle separate from the email process? Is the emailing process just a backup measure of some kind? I don't understand what it is for.

Solution

To load/update books, Kindle uses Amazons WhisperNet. You can send content to your Kindle email address to get it transfered to your device via Whispernet.

I'm not sure whether the Kindle can be accessed directly -- but you can Download a User Guide and check for yourself. Moreover, you could consult Adding Books to the Kindle With Calibre.

An easy way for you could be to use Calibres integrated web server, and access your library directly from your Kindle. This is described in the Calibre manual: Can I access my calibre books using the web browser in my Kindle or other reading device?.