FAQs for mental_floss Digital Edition

1. What is the digital format and is the digital edition the same as the print edition?
mental_floss has partnered with a company called Zinio to provide our magazine in an exciting, new digital form. And yes, the digital version includes everything that's in the print magazine -- the same great content and design delivered right to your desktop.

2. What are the advantages of going digital?

• Immediate access
• Get your issues before they hit the newsstand, then read them anytime - even offline. No more trips to your local newsstand or days spent waiting at your snail-mailbox.
• Easy navigation
• Search keywords in seconds plus quick hot links to specific content.
• Paperless archives
• Keep back issues on your computer for fast reference and easy storage.
• Convenience and value
• Your copies are as close as your computer - at home and at work - and you can search content in a flash. You can read your digital edition anytime, anywhere - even when you're offline.

3. Can I look at a preview before I buy?
Absolutely, you can look at a preview at no charge. Click Here to see a preview.

4. How much does it cost for the digital edition?
It's just $17.97 for a one year subscription and $4.99 for a single copy. If you're an international subscriber, you'll save significantly over the price of a print subscription because you don't have the postage cost.

5. How do I get my digital issues?
Just click here and we'll get you started. When you install the Zinio Reader, you will also create an account with Zinio. You will be notified via e-mail as each new issue becomes available. The Zinio Delivery Manager will download your issues automatically or you can retrieve them whenever it's most convenient for you.

6. Will the Zinio Reader work on my computer?
Here's what you'll need to use the site, access My Library, read online, download the Zinio Reader and fully experience your digital magazines.

Supported Operating Systems
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP (Professional, Home, and Tablet PC editions)
• Windows 2000
• Mac OS 10.3

Browser Settings
• To browse the ZINIO Web site, you must have cookies and Javascript enabled in your browser. You'll also need the most recent version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Internet Connection
• We recommend a broadband connection for the best user experience.

Computer Configuration
• PC - Pentium V (or more powerful) processor (2 GHz or faster)
• Mac - G3 or more powerful processor
• At least 300 MHz processor speed
• At least 512 MB of RAM
• At least 1 GB free hard disk space

7. Can I read my digital magazines at work and at home?
You can read your digital issues on more than one PC once you install the Zinio Reader and simply download the magazines again. Then, you'll have convenient access to your digital issues anywhere.

8. Do I need to be connected to the Internet to read my digital edition?
Once you've downloaded your copy, you can read it offline.

9. Why do you need my email address?
Your e-mail address is required in order to receive your monthly digital issue. Both Zinio and mental_floss are committed to strictly maintaining your privacy--you can view Zinio's Privacy Policy at http://www.zinio.com/legal#privacypolicy and our own Privacy Policy at http://www.mentalfloss.com/privacy.php

10. If the magazine is in digital format, does it mean I can do a keyword search?
Yes, you can. You can search for a word or set of words that appear in the text of a magazine, making it easier to find that article you remember reading last month.

11. Can I mark up my digital magazines the way I do with the print version?
The Zinio Reader has highlight and note features that are similar to the way we use print magazines. You can highlight key passages that you want to return to, or jot yourself a reminder about a product of interest that you want to research, or an event you want to attend.

12. Can I share my digital magazines with friends and colleagues, like I do with my print copies?
Absolutely. Zinio Reader has a "Send to Friend" feature that lets you invite friends or colleagues to download their own free copy of your magazines.

13. How much disk space does the Zinio Reader use?
When you install the Reader, the file size is approximately 14MB.

14. Who do I contact if I have questions about ordering a digital subscription or a single copy?
You can e-mail us at: customer-service@mentalfloss.com or call customer service at mental_floss at 440.338.1816 between 9 and 5 (EST) from Mon-Fri.

15. Who do I contact if I have technical questions about my digital subscription?
You can view Zinio's FAQs at http://www.zinio.com/help or contact Zinio at http://support.zinio.com/sw/bin/3/supportwizard.cgi.