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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!

June 24, 2026๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Stay Safe

Got a weird email or text? Let AI check it

Not sure if a message is real or a scam? Don't click anything yet. Copy the message, paste it to an AI, and let it tell you what's going on and what to do next.

Got a weird email or text? Let AI help you figure out what it means and what to do next.
Copy & paste this, then add the message:"I got the email or text below. Please tell me: 1) whether it looks legitimate, suspicious, spam, or a scam; 2) the red flags or warning signs; 3) what the message is asking me to do, in plain English; 4) whether I should respond, ignore it, block it, or contact the company directly; 5) if it seems legitimate, help me write a short reply. Here is the message: [paste message here]"

๐Ÿ”’ Safety tip: Never share passwords, verification codes, or banking information in a reply.

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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