Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is 'silencing an entire generation' — here's why parents should pay attention
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is "silencing an entire generation." As a parent and AI writer, here's why I think his warning deserves a closer look.
I test AI coding tools all day — here are 9 hidden Claude Code features you’re probably missing
Discover 9 hidden Claude Code features that can save time, automate repetitive tasks, and help you get the most out of Anthropic's powerful command-line AI assistant.
I asked ChatGPT to make my iPhone more private — it found 7 settings I wish I'd turned on years ago
I asked ChatGPT to audit my iPhone privacy settings. Here are the 7 buried iOS features it found, plus the 2 critical anti-theft steps the AI missed.
I put ChatGPT to the test after a new study revealed how AI tricks our brains
A new AI study reveals a disturbing habit: relying on AI makes us stop saying "I don't know." Here’s what happened when I put ChatGPT to the test
I found the 7 easiest Claude connectors for people over 50 — start with these
Discover the best Claude Connectors for people over 50 and learn how they can simplify email, travel, shopping, taxes, and everyday tasks.
I replaced my notebook with an AI pen for a month — here's what happened
I tested the Flowtica Scribe AI pen to see if it can accurately record, transcribe and summarize meetings, interviews and handwritten notes.
Looking for a job after 50? Here are 7 ChatGPT prompts to level the playing field
Looking for a job after 50? These seven ChatGPT prompts can help you update your resume, prepare for interviews and stand out to employers.
I asked ChatGPT how to stay cool during a heat wave — these 9 tips actually worked
I asked ChatGPT how to stay cool during a heat wave and tested its advice. These 9 practical tips actually helped me beat the heat while keeping energy costs down.
The unexpected reason your ChatGPT prompts could make your groceries more expensive
A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.
My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day — these are her 5 go-to favorite uses
My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day. Here are the five ChatGPT features she relies on most, from spotting scams to finding quilting fabric.
I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer — here's the advice I'm actually following
I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer and compared its advice with CDC guidance. Here's what I'm actually doing to stay safe.
Elon Musk's latest $1 billion purchase isn't AI chips — it’s gas turbines
Elon Musk reportedly spent $1 billion on a gas turbine company to help power Grok. Here's why electricity is becoming AI's next big bottleneck.
5 apps anyone over 50 can build with AI — no coding skills needed
Discover 5 practical ways people over 50 can use AI to build custom apps without writing code, complete with ready-to-use prompts.
I let Claude read all my newsletters for me — now I wake up to a 2-minute AI briefing
Tired of newsletter debt? Learn how to use this simple Claude hack to automatically summarize your inbox into a quick, curated daily briefing.
OpenAI's newest model just solved a crossword with zero clues — and it's a huge deal for the future of AI
ChatGPT's new GPT-5.6 Sol Pro solved an empty crossword containing the first 150 Pokémon without receiving any numbered clues. Here's why the demo matters.
OpenAI is shutting down its AI browser — here's how to get its best features in Google Chrome
Learn how to install the new ChatGPT Chrome extension and get OpenAI's best browsing features — like page summaries and instant answers —without leaving Chrome.
Tired of squinting? Here's how to use your iPhone's hidden AI magnifier
Your iPhone includes a hidden Apple Intelligence feature that can read restaurant menus, labels and other tiny text aloud. Here's how to enable Scene Description in Magnifier.
Someone created a 'Ghost Font' that humans can read but AI can't — I had to try it for myself
Ghost Font hides messages inside moving dots that humans can read — but AI often can't. Here's how the viral optical illusion works and how to test ChatGPT yourself.
I tried the 'Marshmallow Prompt' — and it completely fixes ChatGPT's most annoying habit
Tired of ChatGPT's annoying filler? Try the 'Marshmallow Prompt' to strip away the polite fluff and get direct, brutally honest answers instantly.
I tried ChatGPT’s 2023 ‘Caveman Prompt’— here is the one thing it still does better than most prompts
I tested ChatGPT's famous caveman prompt from 2023 to see if it still works in 2026. Here's where it still shines—and why modern prompts are better for almost everything else.
I found 5 ChatGPT 'Apps' everyone over 50 should install first
Discover five useful ChatGPT apps for adults over 50, including Expedia, Canva, Norton and Zillow, plus prompts to help you get started.
OpenAI is shutting down its AI browser — but ChatGPT users are getting something better
OpenAI is shutting down its Atlas AI browser on Aug. 9, but its smart browsing features are moving directly into ChatGPT and a new Chrome extension.
Claude isn't just a chatbot anymore — here are 9 things it can do in 2026
Claude can now build apps, search the web, run deep research, write code from your terminal, and create polished documents. Here are nine features that show how far it's moved beyond a chatbot.
