Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Power outage? Here’s how to reach ChatGPT during a storm — even without internet
When a winter storm knocked out power and Wi-Fi, I discovered I could still reach ChatGPT using a landline. Here’s how it works and when it could help.
I swear by the 'empty chair' prompt to help me get more done on busy days — here's how to use it
This psychology-backed AI prompt helps you cut through mental noise, prioritize faster and stay productive during busy days.
I stopped asking AI to brainstorm — this is the only prompt I use to turn ideas into action
AI is great at giving you 20 ideas, but terrible at picking the right one. Here is the 1-sentence prompt I use to cut through the fluff and actually get things done.
Stop using 'help me write' — this one-word swap makes AI sound like you
Tired of AI sounding generic? Stop saying “help me write.” This simple one-word swap makes ChatGPT and other AI tools sound more like you.
I use this AI prompt to turn overwhelming tasks into simple checklists
Whether you’re packing, budgeting or planning your week, this simple prompt creates a perfect checklist in seconds.
I quit ChatGPT — here's how I moved everything to Claude and Gemini without losing my data (or my mind)
It's easier than you think to shift to a new chatbot without losing the important stuff
Forget the HomePod — OpenAI is launching a smart speaker designed by Jony Ive
OpenAI is moving beyond the chatbox. With a team of Apple veterans and a proactive AI speaker launching in 2027, here’s how the "Io" division plans to challenge Apple and Meta.
This 'Hidden AI Tax' is ruining your workflow — here is my 10-second fix
AI models often quietly rewrite your logic and nuance without being asked. Learn how to identify 'Ghost-in-the-Loop' syndrome and use three simple prompts to stop AI from wasting your time.
I tested Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 in 7 tough challenges and there was one clear winner
I tested Gemini 3.1 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.6 across real-world tasks — from making money with AI to solving parenting challenges. Here’s where each model truly excels.
Google's Lyria 3 is the 'Nano Banana' of music — here’s why I’m hooked
I hype myself up for the day with catchy tunes
Google Gemini 3 — everything you need to know
Google's Gemini 3 brings smarter Search, faster coding and next-level productivity, into every day life and workflows.
What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
Anthropic Claude is one of the biggest chatbots in the world. Here's everything you need to know about Claude 4 and earlier versions.
Sam Altman’s viral ‘awkward’ moment hid the real shock: this AI just beat ChatGPT and Gemini
While Sam Altman and Dario Amodei went viral for a "confused" moment on stage, the real news at Bharat Mandapam was the launch of an Indian AI model that just outperformed Gemini 3.
QuitGPT is going viral — 700,000 users are reportedly ditching ChatGPT for these AI rivals
A #QuitGPT boycott is gaining traction online. Here’s what’s driving the backlash, where users are going and whether you should switch.
I use the ‘Springboard’ prompt every morning to protect my deep work — here’s how it works
Stop reacting to your inbox and start with intention. Learn how the "Springboard" prompt for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini can map out your deep work blocks and save your productivity.
I tried Gemini’s new Lyria 3 in-app AI song generator — and it turned my to-do list into a punk rock anthem
Google’s Gemini app now includes an AI music generator powered by Lyria 3 — I tested it to see how well it works.
I created a fake hula hoop company to test ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini — here's the one I'd actually hire
I hired ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to build a fake hula hoop company from scratch. Here's which AI actually thinks like a business partner.
Claude just upgraded its AI — and it can now process entire projects at once
Claude's upgraded Sonnet 4.6 brings smarter coding, powerful computer-use skills and the ability to analyze massive projects at once.
I made a digital twin of myself in ChatGPT — and it changed how I work every day
Learn how to create a ChatGPT digital twin to handle tasks, streamline your workflow and boost daily productivity.
Stop using 'summarize' — this Claude prompt extracts the insights you actually need
Avoid missing critical information with AI-generated summaries. This four-part Claude prompt extracts non-obvious insights, surfaces contradictions and finds what's missing from any document.
Farewell, GPT-4o: I tested it one last time against GPT-5.2 — here’s what we’re losing
ChatGPT-4o is gone. We ran 9 final tests against GPT-5.2 to see what changed — and what users may miss.
I asked ChatGPT for a grocery trick — and it cut my food bill in half
I'm saving money, but also adding more variety to our weekly meals
I use the ‘Onion’ prompt with ChatGPT when I’m buried in tasks — it cuts through clutter in seconds
Buried under open tabs and unfinished tasks? This simple “Onion” prompt with ChatGPT helps you cut through clutter, reduce mental overload and refocus in seconds.
