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Have AI be your own graphic artist
ChatGPT
Confession time: I can’t draw. My brain doesn’t lean at all in the artsy direction. I’ve tried to teach myself Photoshop, but every attempt ends with me whisper-screaming “flatten layer” like it’s going to summon help from the Adobe gods.
But now? I create stunning, professional-looking images in seconds. And I don’t lift a finger beyond typing what I want to see.
The secret is AI, and it’s easier than you think. These tools are smart enough to turn a few words into jaw-dropping images, and anyone (yes, even the noncreative types like me) can use them.
Here’s exactly how I do it. I want you to try it, too.
🎨 ChatGPT (my favorite)
If you use ChatGPT Plus (meaning you’re paying $20/month), you’ve already got image-making power built in. Just type what you want.
Try this: “A golden retriever wearing sunglasses, sitting on a lifeguard tower at sunset.”
Want to tweak it? Click the image and say, “Make it sunrise,” or “Add a surfboard.” That’s it. No layers. No complicated tools.
Why I love it: It remembers the context, so I can build variations fast. This is great for blog headers, social posts or just something fun to text the family.
🖼️ Meta’s tool (free and fast)
Go to meta.ai. You don’t need an account, but it will ask for the year you were born.
Type your prompt, and it gives you four image options to choose from. It’s perfect for inspiration boards, wallpapers or anything visual.
AI won’t fix your grief, but it can help manage it
ChatGPT
“Hi, Kim, I’ve been taking care of my dad since his stroke. Your story about using ChatGPT to map out questions for our doctors has actually truly helped me feel a little more in control. It’s not perfect, but it’s been a lifeline.” — Maya in Ohio
$2,000 a week
What some parents pay for digital detox summer camps to help kids kick their screen addiction. Spoiler: It’s just regular camp activities. The real headache? Fixing their messed-up sleep schedules and actually getting them to talk to each other. Unplugging is way harder than it looks.
Speed up an old PC: Running Windows 11 on older hardware? Try this. Open Start, type “sysdm.cpl” and press Enter. In System Properties, go to Advanced > Performance > Settings > Visual Effects. Choose Adjust for best performance and click Apply. It’ll disable flashy animations, but your system will feel much snappier.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: That 🙂 emoji? It’s now seen as fake nice. Skip it. Use 😃, 😁 or 🤗 instead. Unless, of course, you’re aiming for “I’m smiling, but I hate you.”
🍏 Plug in a better camera: If your iPad runs iPadOS 17 or later and has a USB-C port, you can use an external webcam (34% off). Why bother? Way better video quality, especially in low light. No drivers or extra software needed. Just plug it in and go.
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💻 Track your Windows 11 laptop: If it ever gets lost or stolen, Find my device can help. First, go to Settings > Privacy & security > Location and make sure Location services is On. Then head to Settings > Privacy & security > Find my device and turn it On. To locate it later, visit account.microsoft.com/devices.
💸 Upgrade to an Instagram business profile: A professional account lets you run ads and see what’s working, including your top posts and the best time to share. Already using a personal account for your biz? No need to start over. Just go to Profile > Edit profile > Switch to professional account and follow the steps.
⌨️ Mac window shortcuts: Don’t waste time clicking the yellow dot to minimize. Press Cmd + M to shrink the active window. Hit Cmd + Option + H to hide all other windows and focus on the one you’re working on. It’s faster than dragging your mouse around.
🔁 Power wash your Chromebook: If your Chromebook’s acting weird and nothing’s working, try a factory reset. Go to Settings > System Preferences > Reset. Very important: This wipes everything on your hard drive, so make sure to back up your files first.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: In Google Docs, press Ctrl + Shift + S to turn on voice typing. On Mac, use Cmd + Shift + S instead. FYI: It works in Chrome, Safari and Edge.
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Restart your internet the right way: Unplug both your modem and router, then wait 30 seconds. Plug in the modem first and wait 60 seconds until the lights are back. Then plug in your router and wait two minutes. Still no luck? Time to call your internet provider.
🌞 See visitors, not the sky: The best height to mount your video doorbell is 48 inches from the ground. Why? Most have a wide field of view, so there’s no need to go higher.
📁 Customize your Start Menu: On Windows 11, you can add folders like Documents, Downloads, Music and Pictures next to the Power button. Go to Settings > Personalization > Start > Folders and toggle On what you want. Next time you open the Start Menu, you’ll see those icons right at the bottom.
🍏 Mac not responding? Sometimes apps freeze and won’t close with Cmd + Q. If you’re stuck with the spinning beach ball, press Cmd + Option + Esc. Select the frozen app, click Force Quit, and it’ll shut down completely.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Take a screenshot. On iPhone, press the Side button + Volume Up. On Android, it’s usually the Power button + Volume Down.