System Requirements
For the best experience
For the Best Reading Forest Experience
Reading Forest is a web application designed for modern browsers. This page provides detailed information about recommended system requirements, supported browsers, and mobile compatibility.
Recommended System Requirements
The recommended environment for the best Reading Forest experience.
Supported Operating Systems
| Icon | OS | Supported Version |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or later | |
| macOS | macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later | |
| Linux | Major distributions | |
| iOS / iPadOS | iOS 14 or later | |
| Android | Android 8.0 or later |
Hardware Requirements
- Memory: 4GB RAM or more (8GB or more recommended)
- Storage: At least 100MB free space for browser cache
- Screen Resolution: 1280x720 pixels or higher (1920x1080 or higher recommended)
- Internet Connection: Broadband connection (required for login, Google Drive integration, and external search)
Screen Size Compatibility
| Device | Screen Size | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop PC | 1280px or more | Fully Supported | All features with optimal layout |
| Laptop | 1024px or more | Fully Supported | All features with optimal layout |
| Tablet (Landscape) | 768px or more | Supported | Some UI elements may be abbreviated |
| Tablet (Portrait) | 600px or more | Supported | Layout optimized for screen width |
| Smartphone | 320px or more | Limited | Some button text abbreviated |
Responsive Design
Reading Forest uses responsive design, automatically adjusting the layout based on screen size. While you can comfortably use it on a smartphone, we recommend using a larger screen for the best experience.
Supported Browsers
We have verified compatibility with the following browsers. We recommend using the latest version.
Desktop Browsers
| Icon | Browser | Supported Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Version 90 or later | Recommended | |
| Microsoft Edge | Version 90 or later (Chromium-based) | Supported | |
| Mozilla Firefox | Version 88 or later | Supported (*Note) | |
| Safari | Version 14 or later | Supported (*Note) | |
| Internet Explorer | All versions | Not Supported |
Notes for Firefox and Safari Users
Firefox and Safari block third-party cookies by default for privacy protection. As a result, Google login and Google Drive integration may not work properly.
You may be able to resolve this by allowing third-party cookies in your browser settings:
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Set to "Custom" → Set Cookies to anything other than "All third-party cookies"
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Uncheck "Prevent cross-site tracking"
Firefox and Safari do not support the File System Access API, so the following features are unavailable:
- Bookshelf feature (local file history) - View and manage history of recently opened local files
- Delete local files - Delete local files directly from the app
- Save to a selected folder - Choose your own save destination folder
- Choose save location for local save - Cannot select save location; files are saved to the Downloads folder only
- Choose save location for "Save to separate file" - Cannot select save location when exporting selected books to a separate file (※ Saving to Downloads folder is still possible)
For the full feature set, we recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Internet Explorer Not Supported
Internet Explorer (IE) is no longer supported by Microsoft and poses security risks. Reading Forest does not support IE. We recommend using Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
Mobile Browsers
| Icon | Browser | Supported Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari (iOS) | iOS 14 or later | Supported | |
| Chrome (Android) | Android 8.0 or later | Supported |
How to Check Your Browser
To check your browser and version:
- Chrome: Menu → Help → About Google Chrome
- Firefox: Menu → Help → About Firefox
- Safari: Menu → About Safari
- Edge: Menu → Help and Feedback → About Microsoft Edge
How to Enable Browser Features
The following settings are required for Reading Forest to work properly:
- JavaScript: Usually enabled by default. If disabled, enable it in browser settings
- Cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Select "Allow all cookies"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → "Standard" or "Custom" with cookies allowed
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Uncheck "Block all cookies"
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Allow cookies
- localStorage: Usually enabled along with cookies
- Pop-ups:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Pop-ups and redirects → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Permissions → Pop-ups → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
- Safari: Preferences → Websites → Pop-up Windows → Select "Allow" for allisone.co.jp
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Pop-ups and redirects → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
Browser Feature Comparison
The following table shows feature availability by browser:
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic features (note-taking, search, etc.) | ||||
| Google login / Google Drive *1 | ||||
| Bookshelf feature (local file history) | ||||
| Delete local files | ||||
| Choose save location *2 | ||||
| Save to a selected folder | ||||
| Save to separate file *3 |
*1 Requires enabling third-party cookies in browser settings
*2 In Firefox/Safari, files are saved to the Downloads folder only
*3 In Firefox/Safari, cannot select save location (downloading to Downloads folder is still possible)
Browser Feature Requirements
| Feature | Required/Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | Required | Essential for Reading Forest to function |
| Cookies | Required | Needed to maintain login status |
| localStorage | Required | Used for data storage |
| Pop-up Allow | Recommended | Needed for Google Drive integration |
| Third-party Cookies | Recommended | Needed for Google OAuth authentication |
Mobile Compatibility
Reading Forest is available on smartphones and tablets.
Supported Devices
- iPhone/iPad: Safari on iOS 14 or later
- Android smartphones/tablets: Chrome on Android 8.0 or later
- Responsive Support: Layout automatically adjusts to screen size
- Touch Operations: Supports gestures such as tap and swipe
Mobile Limitations
Notes for Smartphone Users
- Screen Size: Some information may be abbreviated on smaller screens (landscape orientation is easier to view)
- Input: Desktop environment is more comfortable for entering long notes
- Google Drive Integration: Works on mobile browsers, but is more stable on desktop
- Private/Incognito Mode: Data is deleted when closing the browser in private mode (Chrome: Incognito, Firefox: Private, Safari: Private, Edge: InPrivate)
Recommended Use Cases
| Device | Recommended Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Desktop PC | Entering long notes, comparing multiple books, organizing and managing data |
| Laptop | Taking notes on the go, organizing reading notes |
| Tablet | Reading on the train, taking notes while relaxing on the sofa |
| Smartphone | Quick notes on the go, reading on the train |
Troubleshooting
If Reading Forest is not working properly, please check the following items.
Common Problems and Solutions
1. Page Does Not Display
- Check if your browser is updated to the latest version
- Check if JavaScript is enabled
- Clear your browser cache and try accessing again
- Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+Delete → Check "Cached images and files" → [Delete data]
- Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+Delete → Check "Cache" → [Clear Now]
- Safari: [Menu]→[History]→[Clear History]
- Edge: Ctrl+Shift+Delete → Check "Cached images and files" → [Clear now]
- If possible, try a different browser
2. Cannot Log In
- Check if cookies are enabled
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Select "Allow all cookies"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → "Standard" or "Custom" with cookies allowed
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Uncheck "Block all cookies"
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data → Turn on "Allow sites to save and read cookie data"
- Check if you are using private mode (incognito mode)
- Check if third-party cookies are allowed
3. Data Is Not Saved
- Check if localStorage is enabled
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Turn on "Save data from sites on the device"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → "Standard" or "Custom" with cookies allowed (localStorage is linked to cookies)
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Uncheck "Block all cookies"
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data → Turn on "Allow sites to save and read cookie data"
- Check if you are using private mode
- Check if your browser storage is running low
4. Cannot Connect to Google Drive
- Check if you have a Google account
- If you don't have an account, create a Google account
- Check if you are logged into your Google account
- Visit Google Account to check your login status
- Check if pop-ups are allowed
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Pop-ups and redirects → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Permissions → Pop-ups → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
- Safari: Preferences → Websites → Pop-up Windows → Select "Allow" for allisone.co.jp
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Pop-ups and redirects → Add "allisone.co.jp" to allowed sites
- Check if third-party cookies are allowed
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → "Allow third-party cookies"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Set to "Custom" → Set Cookies to anything other than "All third-party cookies"
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Uncheck "Prevent cross-site tracking"
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data → Turn off "Block third-party cookies"
If the Problem Persists
If the above solutions don't work, please check our Troubleshooting page or contact Support.
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