diff --git a/src/main/java/li/cil/oc2/common/item/ManualItem.java b/src/main/java/li/cil/oc2/common/item/ManualItem.java
index 4714be5a..d552580f 100644
--- a/src/main/java/li/cil/oc2/common/item/ManualItem.java
+++ b/src/main/java/li/cil/oc2/common/item/ManualItem.java
@@ -7,9 +7,17 @@ import li.cil.manual.api.prefab.item.AbstractManualItem;
 import li.cil.oc2.client.manual.Manuals;
 import li.cil.oc2.client.manual.ModManualScreenStyle;
 import li.cil.oc2.client.manual.ModManualStyle;
+import li.cil.oc2.common.util.TooltipUtils;
+import net.minecraft.network.chat.Component;
+import net.minecraft.world.item.ItemStack;
+import net.minecraft.world.item.TooltipFlag;
+import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
 import net.minecraftforge.api.distmarker.Dist;
 import net.minecraftforge.api.distmarker.OnlyIn;
 
+import javax.annotation.Nullable;
+import java.util.List;
+
 public final class ManualItem extends AbstractManualItem {
     public ManualItem() {
         super(new Properties().tab(ItemGroup.COMMON));
@@ -17,6 +25,15 @@ public final class ManualItem extends AbstractManualItem {
 
     ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
+    @OnlyIn(Dist.CLIENT)
+    @Override
+    public void appendHoverText(final ItemStack stack, @Nullable final Level level, final List<Component> tooltip, final TooltipFlag flag) {
+        super.appendHoverText(stack, level, tooltip, flag);
+        TooltipUtils.tryAddDescription(stack, tooltip);
+    }
+
+    ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
     @Override
     protected ManualModel getManualModel() {
         return Manuals.MANUAL.get();
diff --git a/src/main/resources/assets/oc2/lang/en_us.json b/src/main/resources/assets/oc2/lang/en_us.json
index 1a63636f..af6246f0 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/assets/oc2/lang/en_us.json
+++ b/src/main/resources/assets/oc2/lang/en_us.json
@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
   "itemGroup.oc2.common": "OpenComputers II",
 
   "block.oc2.computer": "Computer",
-  "block.oc2.computer.desc": "Use a Scrench or compatible wrench to add and remove components.",
+  "block.oc2.computer.desc": "Runs software from Flash Memory and Hard Disks.",
   "block.oc2.computer.preconfigured": "Preconfigured Computer",
   "block.oc2.bus_cable": "Bus Cable",
-  "block.oc2.bus_cable.desc": "Used in combination with Bus Interfaces to connect external devices to computers.",
+  "block.oc2.bus_cable.desc": "Connects Bus Interfaces.",
   "block.oc2.network_connector": "Network Connector",
-  "block.oc2.network_connector.desc": "Connector for connecting a computer to a network via a Network Cable.",
+  "block.oc2.network_connector.desc": "Transmits network packets via Network Cables.",
   "block.oc2.network_hub": "Network Hub",
-  "block.oc2.network_hub.desc": "Connects multiple computers into one network. Cables are connected via a Network Connector.",
+  "block.oc2.network_hub.desc": "Distributes network packets among all attached Network Connectors.",
   "block.oc2.redstone_interface": "Redstone Interface",
-  "block.oc2.redstone_interface.desc": "Works similar to the Redstone Interface Card, but emits a redstone signal from itself.",
+  "block.oc2.redstone_interface.desc": "Emits and reads redstone signals.",
   "block.oc2.disk_drive": "Disk Drive",
   "block.oc2.disk_drive.desc": "Used to access Floppy Disks.",
   "block.oc2.charger": "Charger",
@@ -20,40 +20,41 @@
   "block.oc2.creative_energy.desc": "Provides unlimited energy to adjacent blocks. Intended for testing.",
 
   "item.oc2.wrench": "Scrench",
-  "item.oc2.wrench.desc": "Used to configure devices and to dismantle them (while sneaking).",
+  "item.oc2.wrench.desc": "Configures devices and dismantles them (while sneaking).",
   "item.oc2.manual": "The Computerist's Handbook",
+  "item.oc2.manual.desc": "Holds information on all things needed when working with Computers.",
   "item.oc2.bus_interface": "Bus Interface",
-  "item.oc2.bus_interface.desc": "Required for connecting external devices via a Bus Cable.",
+  "item.oc2.bus_interface.desc": "Connects external devices to Computers.",
   "item.oc2.network_cable": "Network Cable",
-  "item.oc2.network_cable.desc": "Flexible and thin cable. Connects two Network Connectors together.",
+  "item.oc2.network_cable.desc": "Connects Network Connectors.",
   "item.oc2.memory": "Memory",
-  "item.oc2.memory.desc": "RAM module. Required for a computer or robot to work. The more you have, the better.",
+  "item.oc2.memory.desc": "Random Access Memory (RAM) used in Computers and Robots.",
   "item.oc2.hard_drive": "Hard Drive",
-  "item.oc2.hard_drive.desc": "Reliable storage for the OS and user files. Almost nowhere without it.",
+  "item.oc2.hard_drive.desc": "Mass storage for operating systems and data.",
   "item.oc2.floppy": "Floppy Disk",
-  "item.oc2.floppy.desc": "Cheap but small storage. Suitable for transferring some program to a friend.",
+  "item.oc2.floppy.desc": "Portable storage used to transfer data between Computers.",
   "item.oc2.flash_memory": "Flash Memory",
-  "item.oc2.flash_memory.desc": "This small card can store firmware for a computer or a robot, so it is very important.",
+  "item.oc2.flash_memory.desc": "Readonly storage for firmware.",
   "item.oc2.redstone_interface_card": "Redstone Interface Card",
-  "item.oc2.redstone_interface_card.desc": "This card allows the computer to emit a redstone signal from all directions. A useful thing.",
+  "item.oc2.redstone_interface_card.desc": "Emits and reads redstone signals through the Computer.",
   "item.oc2.network_interface_card": "Network Interface Card",
-  "item.oc2.network_interface_card.desc": "Allows sending and receiving messages via attached Network Connector.",
+  "item.oc2.network_interface_card.desc": "Sends and receives network packets via attached Network Connectors.",
   "item.oc2.network_interface_card.is_configured": "Has connectivity configuration.",
   "item.oc2.file_import_export_card": "File Import/Export Card",
-  "item.oc2.file_import_export_card.desc": "Provides an API to import and export files into and out of a virtual computer from and into your real file system.",
+  "item.oc2.file_import_export_card.desc": "Imports and exports files from and into your real file system.",
   "item.oc2.robot": "Robot",
-  "item.oc2.robot.desc": "Use a Scrench or compatible wrench to add and remove components.",
+  "item.oc2.robot.desc": "A mobile Computer. Use a Scrench to pick it back up.",
   "item.oc2.inventory_operations_module": "Inventory Operations Module",
-  "item.oc2.inventory_operations_module.desc": "Enables robots to move items in, into and out of their inventory.",
+  "item.oc2.inventory_operations_module.desc": "Moves items in, into and out of the Robot's inventory.",
   "item.oc2.block_operations_module": "Block Operations Module",
-  "item.oc2.block_operations_module.desc": "Enables robots to break and place blocks.",
+  "item.oc2.block_operations_module.desc": "Breaks and places blocks.",
   "item.oc2.sound_card": "Sound Card",
-  "item.oc2.sound_card.desc": "Can play various sounds from its highly realistic sound bank.",
+  "item.oc2.sound_card.desc": "Plays various sounds from its highly realistic sound bank.",
 
   "item.oc2.transistor": "Transistor",
-  "item.oc2.transistor.desc": "It may or may not conduct a signal. It is the basis of any computer and not only.",
+  "item.oc2.transistor.desc": "Crafting material.",
   "item.oc2.circuit_board": "Circuit Board",
-  "item.oc2.circuit_board.desc": "Flat board with conductive tracks. Required for the manufacture of computer boards.",
+  "item.oc2.circuit_board.desc": "Crafting material.",
 
   "entity.oc2.robot": "Robot",