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All of us finish a great book and wish we could ask the author just one question. What did they really mean? How would they apply their advice today? With ChatGPT, I found a way to make that a reality. By uploading a book as a PDF or ePub and setting a few simple prompts, I was able to hold conversations with the "author." Not the real ones, of course. But role-playing with ChatGPT makes reading i

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides. Pankil has been writing about Windows, Android, and iOS since 2021. He has written over 1200 articles across reputable publications like MakeUseOf, GuidingTech, and Tec

Even if you’ve been using an iPhone for years, it’s surprisingly easy to miss some of its coolest features. And honestly, I don’t blame you—many of them are tucked away deep within the Accessibility and General menus, far from the settings you use every day. Some are small tweaks that make life a little easier, like dimming your screen beyond the minimum brightness or turning your iPhone into a bu

I've been using cloud-based chatbots for a long time now. Since large language models require serious computing power to run, they were basically the only option. But with LM Studio and quantized LLMs, I can now run decent models offline using the hardware I already own. What started as curiosity about local AI has turned into a powerful alternative that costs nothing, works without the internet,

In 2021, after catching the tech bug as a kid and earning a degree in communications, Ada got into tech writing by editing crypto guides. Ada's expertise now spans Windows, Android (especially Samsung devices), mobile apps, and productivity tools through several years of hands-on exploration. She's published over 100 articles on MakeUseOf since 2023 and others on MEXC Blog. Her knack for breaking

Jonathon Jachura is a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of HVAC industry experience who specializes in translating complex home systems into practical advice for everyday homeowners. His background spans technical sales and product management for major manufacturers, combined with hands-on experience as a two-time homeowner who has tackled everything from system installations to troubleshooti

There are many practical ways to organize your browser tabs and boost your productivity, but you may not be using the most underrated productivity tool that allows you to completely separate your work and personal browsing: Chrome profiles. Most people have work tabs mixed with personal stuff, bookmarks that are a mess of everything, and the same extensions running whether they're in a meeting or

Between work, travel, and a to-do list that already felt too long, small things around the house kept slipping through the cracks. Emergencies struck, and I didn't have a triage system. Often, the biggest obstacle is that we don't know where to start. That's where a home maintenance calendar is a big help. Why I needed a system It wasn’t that I didn’t care about home maintenance. I just procrastin

ChatGPT isn't perfect, but it has several features that genuinely make it more useful for everyday tasks. Rather than replacing my workflow entirely, these tools complement my existing work process. 4 Study and Learn Makes ChatGPT a friendly tutor I like ChatGPT's study feature as it doesn't simply answer but acts more like a tutor. Instead of just spitting out solutions, it guides you through pro

Most note-taking apps force their way of working on you. Obsidian adapts to yours—it's as simple or complex as you make it. Your notes stay as plain text files either way. No wonder I stopped switching. 4 File over app Plain Markdown text that you'll own Obsidian's CEO, Steph Ango, wrote about something he calls 'file over app' on his personal blog. His point was simple: if you want your work to l

Windows is packed with features; even if you’ve used the platform for years, you’ve likely missed out on its lesser-known tricks. How many of these hidden features have you tried? 8 Task Scheduler As its name suggests, the Task Scheduler allows you to schedule specific actions to run at a future time, including recurring tasks. While there’s a learning curve to getting started, it offers a ton of

Most of the AI tools we use run in the cloud and require internet access. And although you can use local AI tools installed on your machine, you need powerful hardware to do so. At least, that's what I thought, until I tried to run some local AI tools using my near-decade-old hardware—and found that it actually works. Why use a local AI chatbot anyway? I've used countless online AI chatbots, such

I’m proud of the sheer amount of information I’ve built into my Obsidian vault and how well I’ve managed to keep it organized over the years. What frustrates me, though, is how little of that “second brain” ever makes it back into my biological one. Turns out, the fix was hiding in an Obsidian plugin all along. Your Obsidian notes deserve better than just storage A vault full of notes isn’t the sa

Windows has tons of settings buried between layers of menus that you ever touch. However, Windows isn't set up for security by default, meaning there are several default settings you need to change. 10 Telemetry Windows telemetry is Microsoft's way of collecting data about how you use your system. They claim to do it for improving the overall user experience, but I'm not comfortable with my comput

Most people think speed in Excel means memorizing hundreds of formulas and functions. I thought so, too, until I discovered that just three functions could replace the pile of formulas I used to juggle. 3 XLOOKUP Remember when VLOOKUP made you count columns just to figure out your column index? Or when you wanted to look up data to the left of your key column and ended up rearranging your whole sh

I spent two years trying to force Notion into being my perfect productivity system. I finally broke up with the all-in-one approach completely. How Notion Became My Productivity Bottleneck I started using Notion a few years ago with huge expectations. I wanted one tool to rule them all. Notes, tasks, project management, knowledge base, habit tracking. You name it, I tried to cram it into Notion. A

Obsidian is my second brain—but until recently, jotting quick ideas on mobile felt clunky. I found a stealthy shortcut that turns a tap into instant notes, so now every stray thought lands in Obsidian without missing a beat. Obsidian Has a Quick-Note Problem I adore my Obsidian vault—it’s where I journal, stash book excerpts, and track every side project. I run a minimal writing setup on my person

When I started running out of money and space for physical books, my parents got me a Kindle. I used it for years, and then sold it when I got an iPad. Fast-forward to today, I use neither for reading. I've found something that fits my reading habits better than both. I Use the Boox Note Air 4C—It’s the Best of Both Worlds There was a time when I wouldn't step out of the house without a book. I'd

Habit tracking felt like a chore until I tried a simple paper-based system that breaks goals into two-week cycles. Now, slip-ups feel normal instead of fatal, and for once, I’m actually sticking with it. My Failed Attempts With Habit Apps I find that installing every shiny new habit app is in itself a bad habit. None of them quite worked for me in the long term. Each promised streaks and badges, 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 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 an

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