Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I ditched cloud AI for a Week — I had no idea Gmail knew so much about me
I swapped my cloud-based AI inbox for a zero-knowledge email client for a week — and what I discovered about how much my old inbox knew about me was genuinely unsettling.
I used NotebookLM to offload my mental clutter for a week — here’s what I stopped stressing about
I used Google NotebookLM as an “external brain” for a week — and it helped reduce mental clutter, organize ideas and stop the constant stress of trying to remember everything.
I realized I was wasting money every time I used ChatGPT — this simple system fixed it
I kept wasting prompts and hitting AI limits, so I built a simple ‘high ROI’ system for ChatGPT that made my answers smarter, faster and far more useful.
Tom's Guide AI Awards 2026: 20 gadgets and tools shaping our future
The Tom’s Guide AI Awards 2026 recognize the standout tools and gadgets that moved beyond the hype to deliver a genuine taste of the future.
I stopped asking ChatGPT for generic ideas and started using the MrBeast 'obsession' framework instead
I used MrBeast’s obsession framework with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas differently — and it completely changed how I spot trends, analyze attention and find better angles.
I've tested dozens of AI tools — these 3 are the only ones that actually spark my creativity
There's a lot of AI tools that seem impressive, but after testing dozens of them, I found three that are actually worth your time.
AI limits are getting tighter — so I vibe-coded a custom prompt counter in under 15 minutes
I kept hitting AI limits until I built a simple 3-step system that cut my usage by 60% — here’s how it works.
A $340,000 bonus isn't enough — Samsung workers strike for nearly $1 million because of the AI boom
Samsung workers rejected a $340K bonus and are threatening a strike, demanding payouts closer to $1 million as the AI chip boom reshapes tech salaries.
Nvidia is teaming up with Span to install mini AI data centers right on the side of your house, turning residential neighborhoods into a distributed supercomputing network that actually pays homeowners for their unused electricity
Nvidia is pushing into 'personal AI supercomputers' that run advanced models locally instead of in the cloud. Here’s why your home could become an AI hub.
'No clear consent flow for this download': Google Chrome is silently stashing a 4GB AI model on your device — and Google just responded
Chrome may be downloading a hidden 4GB AI file to your PC — here’s what it is and how to check if it’s there.
I finally fixed ChatGPT’s bad habits with the ‘Echo Prompt’ — here’s how
I tested a simple one-line “Echo Prompt” that forces AI to rewrite your request before answering — and it fixed my worst results instantly.
I swapped my aimless morning news scroll for a 20-minute AI-generated 'CEO brief' using a specific power prompt, and it has completely changed how I start my day for the better
I replaced my morning doomscrolling with a 30-second ChatGPT “CEO briefing” power prompt and it completely changed how I start my day.
The end of unlimited AI: Why Google’s Gemini leak is a warning for every power user
Google quietly updated Gemini’s usage limits — and it reveals a bigger shift. AI isn’t unlimited anymore, and most users didn’t realize it.
ChatGPT-5.5 Instant is now the default — I tested 7 prompts and the answers got instantly shorter and smarter
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT-5.5 Instant is designed to be concise, but does it work? I put the "Less is More" model to the test with 7 prompts to see if it’s truly smarter and faster than before.
Urgent Claude AI warning: Hackers are using a $600 ‘gift’ loophole to bypass 2FA
Unauthorized Claude charges are rising as scammers exploit gift subscriptions—here’s how the scam works and 3 simple steps to protect your account.
I tested GPT-5.5 Instant — and it finally stopped overexplaining everything
GPT-5.5 Instant delivers shorter answers, fewer hallucinations and smarter self-correction — here’s why this quieter update could be its biggest yet.
I asked ChatGPT to build a James Clear ‘Atomic’ routine for my home office — here are the 3 changes that actually stuck
I used ChatGPT to apply James Clear’s Atomic Habits to my home office — here’s what worked
I used the 'Bee Sting' ChatGPT prompt to anticipate the unexpected — and it actually worked
I used a simple “Bee Sting” ChatGPT prompt to understand what to expect in any situation — and it instantly made everything feel less stressful
Why some AI tools are being banned by the US government — and what it means for you
Some AI tools could soon be banned in the U.S. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact the tools you use every day.
Microsoft is hiding Windows 11's 'eyes' — here's how to find Copilot Vision (and fully delete it)
Microsoft’s new AI can "see" your screen to fix errors and summarize docs. Here's how to master Copilot Vision or disable it entirely to protect your privacy.
I used ChatGPT to reverse-engineer Elon Musk’s ‘First Principles’ — here are the 3 systems that actually saved my deep work
I asked AI to rebuild my workday using Elon Musk’s ‘first principles’ — and it completely changed how I handle burnout, focus, and productivity.
I wore Amazon’s Bee for a month — It’s the ‘External Brain’ every overwhelmed parent needs
I tested Amazon’s Bee wearable for a month. By acting as an "external brain," it managed the invisible labor of parenting and became the only AI Mother's Day gift I'm recommending this year.
Software feeling buggy lately? It’s not your device — it might be AI 'Slop'
Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.
