Problem: Article: It may be easier for the dyslexic adult to speak than to write. For people who have word-retrieval difficulties, grapho-motor weaknesses, or problems putting their ideas onto paper, using a speech recognition program may help with this process. Some examples of this software include Dragon Naturally Speaking and Dragon Dictate. Using this software, you can dictate emails, craft essays, or surf the internet using voice commands. Many electronic readers (e-readers) now contain the option for text-to-speech and audio books, and many publishers include text-to-speech options when they sell a digital book. The three main digital platforms for text-to-speech options are tablet computers: the Kindle Fire HDX, the iPad, and Nexus 7. The Kindle Fire HDX has a feature called Immersion Reading, which syncs highlighted Kindle text with professionally narrated audio from Audible. Nexus 7 allows for multiple settings for different users, which could prove useful if you share a tablet with other family members. There are a wide variety of apps available to help support dyslexic learners of any age. There are text-to-speech apps, such as Blio, Read2Go, Prizmo, Speak It! Text to Speech, and Talk to Me. Flipboard, and Dragon Go are search options which rely on voice command, allowing the user to bypass printed text. Reminder apps, such as Textminder or VoCal XL, will schedule text reminders of calendar listings, classes, meetings, medications, etc.
Summary: Use speech-to-text software. Use text-to-speech feature. Get familiar with apps.

Problem: Article: You can put a lot of different apps and fun things on your Kindle, it doesn't have to just be for reading ebooks and print items. On the home screen go to the top menu bar and hit Apps. There are the main social networking apps for free like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. And if you want to share information about the books and things you're reading it's great to plug into these networks to share passages and notes. You can also get a Netflix app (if you have a Netflix account) or the HBO app, so you can watch shows and movies on your Kindle. You can also get some game apps for your Kindle in the Kindle app store. There are free versions of Candy Crush Saga, Words with Friends, or a variety of action games. Side-loading apps is a great way to get apps that the Amazon store doesn't have. Go to settings on your Kindle, and hit "More." Scroll down to "Device" and select that. Find "Allow Installation of Applications" or "Apps from Unknown Sources" and select On. Once you've done that you'll need to download a third-party android app like the 1Mobile Market app that lets you download their apps to your kindle. On your Kindle go to Web, and go to the website where you'll download the app. Select "download" and hit "okay" when the message box asks you whether you want to download or not. Go to the Amazon app store and download ES File Explorer (which will help you find your third-party app). Open up ES File Explorer, when it's done downloading, and go to the "Downloads" folder. In there, you'll find the third-party app you want to install. Select it, agree to the permissions, and select "Install." When it has finished installing, select "Open." Because Kindle tends to look at PDF files as they would a Kindle file (i.e. each page in the PDF page shows up as 1 page) means that the text can get really small and hard to navigate. All you have to do is email the PDF file to your Kindle with "convert" in the subject line and the Kindle should convert the PDF to Kindle format. This is, however, an experimental program so it doesn't always work properly and tables can get a little messed up, but overall it's easier than trying to navigate the PDF file. You can also have your device download regular PDF documents either converted to Kindle format or not (so you may read them instead of a book). . There are times when you'll get into trouble with your Kindle for a variety of reasons. You may need to get it fixed by an expert, but before you panic you can try to few different ways to get it working. However, if your Kindle is constantly overheating the hardware itself is probably broken and you'll need to get a replacement. If your screen is frozen or slow (or won't turn on) try holding down the power button for 20 seconds. Set the timer to count down and then, after 20 more seconds, press the power button again. Your start-up screen should turn on. There are lots of reasons your screen might be frozen: your software isn't up-to-date, you're downloading something and it has overloaded the system, outside temperature has affected the Kindle, too many apps are running, or the battery is low. Email won't work. Sometimes the email will work for a short period of time and then stop working, or it won't work at all. Either way, it's really annoying. The best way to deal with this is to work through a free third-party app like K-9 mail or Kaiten mail, or buying an app like Enhanced Mail. Internet connection issues with your Kindle can be immensely irritating since it limits your ability to download books. Check your connection by looking at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Try restarting your Kindle if your connection is low, as that can help boost the signal. Check your battery as well. Sometimes that can affect your Kindle's internet connection.
Summary: Download different apps. Convert PDF files. Troubleshoot

Problem: Article: The AC uses gasoline to cool your car, which means you have less gasoline to actually drive with. Turn down the AC or turn it off once the car is cool to make your car more efficient. Running AC on max can decrease your fuel economy by almost 25%. The faster you drive your car the more fuel you will consume. This is not a small change, either -- every 5 miles per hour your drive over 50mph is the equivalent of paying $0.19 more for each gallon of gas. It takes more energy to start moving a car then to keep it moving. That means if you are constantly tailgating people, stopping and starting, or trying to pass, you're using far more fuel than if you were keeping an even pace. Try not to brake or accelerate harshly. Brake early instead of slamming on the pedal. Cruise control will keep your car at a consistent and even speed, which avoids burning up fuel unnecessarily with small accelerations and stops. Idling, or leaving your car on when it isn't moving, wastes gas without moving you anywhere. When possible, cut the engine to save on precious gasoline. These greatly diminish your cars aerodynamics, slowing your car down and causing you to use more fuel. In general, towing trailers or loading up the trunk is a more fuel efficient option. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3% if all four tires are low. Using the free air pump at most gas stations, inflate the tires up to the PSI recommended in your owner's manual. Some cars list the proper tire pressure on a sticker in the driver's side door or the glove compartment. This is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to bump up your fuel efficiency. Make sure you buy the right filter for your car by bringing the make, model, and year in to your local auto shop and asking for recommendations--every car needs a different filter. For newer cars, replacing the air filter will not help fuel efficiency very much. It will, however, make it easier for your car to accelerate without issues.
Summary:
Avoid using the air conditioner. Drive at the speed limit. Drive defensively. Use cruise-control for long, flat stretches. Turn off your car in traffic. Avoid rooftop cargo carriers. Keep your tires well-inflated. Replace your air filter.