โ˜• "You make this so easy." โ€” John, FL ๐Ÿ’› "She is truly amazing to someone like me that really struggles with computers." โ€” John, FL ๐Ÿ“š "I learned a bunch from the course today and am grateful for that." โ€” John, FL โ˜• "You make this so easy." โ€” John, FL ๐Ÿ’› "She is truly amazing to someone like me that really struggles with computers." โ€” John, FL ๐Ÿ“š "I learned a bunch from the course today and am grateful for that." โ€” John, FL
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Tips & Tea ๐Ÿต

My little collection of handy AI prompts, tips, and tricks โ€” the good stuff I pick up along the way, shared over a nice cup of tea. Check back often; I add to it whenever I learn something fun.

โ˜• Newest at the top. Copy any prompt in a box and paste it straight into Claude or ChatGPT โ€” then make it your own!

New every Friday⭐ Card of the Week

This week's prompt card

All 50 cards live on the site — here's the one I'm featuring this week. Three prompts you can paste straight in, and the middle one is always a fill-in-the-blank so you can make it about whatever's on your plate.

This week's prompt card

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July 18, 2026๐Ÿงฌ Get to Know You

Give ChatGPT Your "Personal DNA"

The more ChatGPT understands about your life, your goals, and how you like to learn, the better it can help you. Print this little worksheet, answer whichever questions feel easy, and share your answers in a new chat. Your answers can grow and change over time!

AI Simple Personal DNA worksheet, page 1: Who I Am, My Life and Interests, My Goals, and What Matters to Me. AI Simple Personal DNA worksheet, page 2: What Frustrates or Overwhelms Me, I Learn Best When, How I Want ChatGPT to Help Me, and Anything Else ChatGPT Should Know.

๐Ÿ”’ A quick safety reminder: Never share passwords, PIN numbers, Social Security numbers, or banking details โ€” you can still tell ChatGPT plenty about your life without sharing private details.

June 24, 2026๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Stay Safe

Got a weird email or text? Let AI check it

This one grew up and moved into a room of its own. All my scam help now lives on the Scam Smart page — the copy-and-paste prompt for weird emails and texts, the four steps to take before you call anybody back, and the real scam voicemails that land on my own phone.

🛡️ Take me to Scam Smart

June 20, 2026Handy Prompt

"Explain it like I'm new to this"

My very favorite trick: if an answer feels too complicated, just ask the AI to slow down. It never minds.

Copy & paste this:"That was a little confusing. Can you explain it again, simply, like I'm brand new to this โ€” one small step at a time?"
June 20, 2026Handy Prompt

Dinner from whatever's in the fridge

No more "what's for dinner?" panic. Tell the AI what you have and let it do the thinking.

Copy & paste this:"Here's what's in my refrigerator: [list your food]. Give me one easy dinner I can make tonight, with simple steps."
June 20, 2026Little Tip

A picture is worth a thousand questions

When something on your screen puzzles you, you don't have to describe it perfectly. Take a screenshot or photo, add it to the chat, and ask away. The AI can "see" it and help.

Try saying:"Here's a picture of my screen. What does this button do, and what should I click next?"

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