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Why is transferring files to my device is called "side load" ? who's responsible for this propaganda ? is there a conspiracy ?

Because you are loading them from the side of the device (the USB port) instead of the front of the device, the screen.

The concept exists because file systems confuse smartphone users and companies very much want to keep it that way.

I also have a kobo mini and been doing this for years. when did that disappear?