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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
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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.
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🔍 Change your Chrome search engine: You don’t have to stick with Google. Chrome also gives you options like Bing, Yahoo!, DuckDuckGo and Yandex. Go to Settings > Search engine > Change, pick one, then hit Set as default.
⏰ Add a clock to your Kindle: Want to keep an eye on the time while reading? In a book, tap the Aa icon > More > and turn on Show Clock While Reading. You’ll see the time at the top of the screen. Pretty helpful if you keep staying up way past your bedtime.
🖥️ Turn on dark mode in Windows 11: Out of the box, Windows 11 uses a light background with dark text. To switch it up, go to Settings > Personalization > Colors > Choose your mode and select Dark. Want more control? Choose Custom to set dark mode separately for menus and apps.
📅 Schedule emails in Gmail: Most people don’t know this, but you can write an email now and send it later. In the compose window, click the arrow next to the blue Send button and choose Schedule send. Select Pick date & time, fill in the deets, then click Schedule send again. Easy.
Lonely kids, synthetic pals: This is so sad to me. A new report says a third of kids using AI chatbots feel like they’re talking to a real friend. A quarter say they turn to AI because they literally have no one else. Make sure the kiddos in your family aren’t one of them.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: When your cell service is acting up, switch on Airplane mode, wait a few seconds and turn it off. Your phone will reconnect to the nearest tower. Nice.
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📱 Samsung S25 Ultra display fix: By default, it doesn’t use its highest screen resolution. Go to Settings > Display > Screen resolution, switch to QHD+ and hit Apply. Then go back to Display, tap Motion smoothness and choose Adaptive. It’ll use more battery, but everything will look way better. FYI: The price just dropped.
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