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I am a self-help book reading junkie who's growing tired of forgetting everything I read in the books. The lessons weren't really "transforming" my life as promised. Inspired by a Reddit thread, I used ChatGPT to reflect on my book highlights and turn them into my own practical workbook filled with reflection prompts, mini-projects, and action plans. 1 Select and Summarize the Book I came across a

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Here is a lighthearted take on the story contents: I've been gradually building up my Excel shortcut knowledge over time, and it has genuinely helped me work with spreadsheets more efficiently. Once you start incorporating shortcuts into your daily workflow, there's honestly no going back to the

Google Drive is great—but "great" can always be better. If you spend a lot of time saving files to Drive, searching through folders, or transferring files from it, installing the right browser extensions can make your job much easier. 7 Save to Google Drive While browsing the web, you're bound to come across a useful article, an interesting image, or an important PDF you'd like to save. Instead of

Most people never venture beyond Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V in Google Docs. But the real time-savers are the shortcuts nobody talks about—especially for navigating long docs or fixing formatting fast. Once you use them, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without. 1 Paste Without Formatting Makes Everything Cleaner This is my favorite shortcut—and for good reason. You copy text from a website, paste it into

The software features on Pixel smartphones are one of the best reasons to buy them. However, depending on what you want, there's a good chance you can get a suite of Pixel-exclusive features running on the Android device you already own. 6 Google Camera Functionality The crown jewel of Pixel devices is the Google Camera app. While Pixel camera hardware has improved over the years, Google's experti

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Here is a lighthearted take on the story contents: I have Microsoft 365 Basic and a full desktop license, so I get all the relevant PowerPoint features. It's clearly the better tool. Yet every time I need to make a presentation, I find myself opening Google Slides. 5 My Brain Doesn't Stall When

It's no secret that Windows runs a bunch of background services to power various features. However, one of these background services is killing your battery, without benefiting you nearly as much in daily use. What Is Windows Search Indexer? The Windows Search Indexer, visible as searchindexer.exe in your Task Manager window, is a background service that constantly scans your files and folders to

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Here is a lighthearted take on the story contents: Claude consistently impresses me with thoughtful responses and nuanced conversations that feel genuinely helpful. It often provides exactly the depth I need. Yet some limitations make me constantly switch back to ChatGPT for specific features th

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Here is a lighthearted take on the story contents: For all its advantages, ChatGPT's Deep Research tool still has some big flaws. One of the biggest is that it struggles to find up-to-date information, which can make studying more time-consuming. Scholar GPT, a custom GPT, can help you solve thi

Even the simplest spreadsheets—budgets, lists, trackers, and the like—can benefit from the powerful features in Excel that you’d typically avoid because they seem too complicated. They're actually easier than you think, and they can save you hours. 6 Quick Analysis Let's say you have a spreadsheet containing records of your sales. When you highlight some of your cells, the Quick Analysis tool in E

Chrome on Android is a great browser out of the box, but you can make it so much better. These tips and features will supercharge how you browse. 11 Unlock Experimental Features With Chrome Flags While you may already be familiar with many of Chrome's great features, there are plenty of lesser-known ones hidden under the hood. These are experimental features currently being tested, which may be ad

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Recently, I embarked on a real-world experiment with Gemini Live that completely reshaped how I record information for work and play. Let me walk you through my process of harnessing voice-based AI tools for note-taking. On-the-Go Information Capture I’ve been using my smartphone for quickly jotting down notes, adding photos and audio recordings along for additional context. I personally use OneNo

Asking ChatGPT general questions works well for basic queries, but I got tired of being left in the dark when I needed something more complex. That's where ChatGPT's special tools for image creation, web search, research, and coding are super useful—and I know just when to use them. Creating an Image ChatGPT's ability to create images has come on leaps and bounds since it first launched. Images of

ChatGPT seems to have all of the answers for any question you ask it, which makes it an easy go-to no matter the issue. However, despite its sophistication, ChatGPT still has limitations, and there are a few key areas where it shouldn't be used. 6 Coding Using ChatGPT for coding isn't a far-out idea. People have been using AI chatbots to code since their inception, and there are also plenty of exa

Try this with any old to-do list: does it actually tell you why you got something done, or didn’t? Mine didn’t. They just piled up like monuments to guilt. So I ditched the list and fused two journaling methods to turn regrets into action. Why Journaling Became a Better Alternative for Me For years, I struggled to keep up with to-do lists that felt overwhelming or incomplete by midday. Crossing of

Windows creates temporary files in the background to keep everything running smoothly. But over time, these hidden files quietly pile up in system folders, slowly eating away at space you could use for photos, apps, or anything else that actually matters to you. 1 User Temp Folder (%temp%) The User Temp folder is where apps, background processes, and Windows store leftover temporary files. Program

Getting your PC back in good shape doesn’t have to take all day. With just a few quick steps, you can make your PC run just like the day you got it. 5 Revisit Your Allowed Startup Apps List When you install a new app, it usually adds itself to the startup list, meaning it automatically launches every time you restart your computer and sits in your system tray. While a few essential work apps start

Out of the box, your Android phone leaves way too many doors open for data collection. The good news is it only takes a few minutes to change that and start protecting your privacy without affecting how your phone works. 7 Hide Notifications on Lock Screen You probably don't think twice when a notification pops up on your lock screen—but you should. By default, Android phones display the full cont

After years of my phone being a productivity crutch, I've transformed it into a machine that moves me faster toward my goals. Customizing my Focus Modes to be more present has been one of the biggest game-changers in this respect. 6 Screen Customization When I first wanted to take productivity more seriously, I noticed that what was on my screen played a huge role in how focused (or unfocused) I w

Instead of keeping a to-do list, which can feel overwhelming and depressing, try creating a "done list" to focus on accomplishments instead. You can use any to-do app, or stick to pen and paper, to start your list. Keep it positive. Include small achievements to remind yourself of the steps you're taking toward the kind of life you want to live. I've tried keeping a to-do list, but I don't stick w

With the number of deadlines I have looming over my head at any given moment, something I can't imagine is surviving without a to-do list. Though Google Tasks has been my go-to to-do app for years, I decided to switch things up for a week and try Microsoft To Do. Safe to say, I'm not the biggest fan. Its Interface Is… Just Too Much When it comes to applications I use multiple times a day, like my

Google has officially released a Gemini update that will continue to bridge the gap between email correspondence and scheduling. Now, with a Workspace account, you can add an event to your Google Calendar without leaving Gmail. This New Gemini Tool Makes Calendar Events Right From Gmail Gmail and Google Calendar are far from strangers. Google has already created synergy between the apps, from auto

Research projects can get messy fast, so having the right tool is essential—one that seamlessly connects your thoughts and ideas while being easy to use. This is what makes Obsidian my favorite. 1 Bidirectional Notes Linking Research projects are not only about gathering information; it's about creating a web of information that combines to form a comprehensive repository of meaningful insights. T

ChatGPT's Deep Research tool is fantastic for delving deep into almost any topic you choose, but it still needs some improvements to be truly useful. I use Deep Research all the time and I think it would be so much better with these extra features. 1 Customizable Parameters When I use ChatGPT Deep Research, I normally answer follow-up questions to give the tool more context. However, I wish that I

I've used ChatGPT since its launch and have slowly tried out every new feature as they arrive. While most folks use ChatGPT just to ask questions or plan their day, I believe that if you're not using these features, you're missing out on what makes it so useful. 6 Create and Analyze Images ChatGPT isn’t limited to text generation—it can also create AI-generated images based on text descriptions, s

The browser wars are alive and well, and stepping up to the front lines with a brand new update is Firefox. The Mozilla-made browser just got a major facelift, with new desktop features like vertical tabs, an AI chatbot, and more. Firefox's New Update Is All About the Sidebar Most prominently highlighted in the newest Firefox version 136 is a powerful and customizable sidebar. Available on Windows