Ben Thirlby
The “loop” everyone’s hyping isn’t only for developers. Here’s the no-code version of AI automation — a reusable setup plus a goal the AI checks itself against — with four real-life templates for job hunting, bills, big decisions, and paperwork.
I can pretend I solve all the problems with messing with AI then proselytizing it to you. The reality we all know is that I’m a pretty capable AI quarterback and want to share what I know with others. I hope most of it is worth your time. I try to write about what I … Read more
I gave ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini one goal: replace my income with two repeatable prompts. They each revealed a different theory of money.
Codex vs Claude Code, from someone who uses both daily. Which fits your work, why the choice is lower-stakes than you think, and the one metric that decides.
I’ve published two nonfiction eBooks on Amazon KDP using AI. Here’s my exact 6-step process from research to cover design — no experience needed.
Use Codex to build a job-specific resume. File-based workflow with a brag
sheet, gap analysis, and a full audit prompt — no copy-paste required.
Every AI agent has four parts — memory, tools, context, and the loop most people
miss. Here’s what they are and what’s actually worth automating.
Gemini Deep Research is still one of AI’s best-kept tools. Here’s how to use it to fact-check anything — and turn it into a custom podcast.
Your AI can find creator codes that coupon sites miss — especially for niche hobby stores. Here’s the prompt to use before your next order.
Google just merged Gemini and NotebookLM into a single workspace, and most of the coverage has been something like: “Gemini got folders.” That framing misses the point entirely. The real change isn’t about organisation. It’s about routing. You now have two interfaces sitting on top of the same notebook — and choosing the right one … Read more
Context engineering lessons for upgrading your LLM workflows. Learn the CLAUDE.md system, progressive disclosure, and how to build AI that compounds.
You’ve been here before. New chat. Same instructions. “Use this tone.” “Follow this format.” “Here are my brand colors.” Copy-paste from a note you keep somewhere. Maybe you’ve refined it over a dozen conversations, but Claude forgets everything the moment you start fresh. It’s not a bug. It’s how large language models work — every … Read more
New to Claude Design? Here’s what it is, who can use it, and 10 things
you can actually build with it today.
This is a small project and guide to create a local Wiki-style set of files guided by Claude Code.
NotebookLM’s PPTX export is here — but the slides aren’t editable in PowerPoint. Here’s why, and how to fix it before you export.
Claude Code has tools to stop you from re-explaining your app every session. Here’s how to use CLAUDE.md, skills, hooks, and plugins — beginner-friendly.
Your bracket deadline is Thursday. Here are copy-paste AI prompts for small office pools and massive ESPN-style contests.
I didn’t believe AI models had bad days. Then I found MarginLab’s daily benchmarks. Here’s the data behind LLM performance degradation.
I used ChatGPT to build an all-time NBA team, then had Gemini and Grok simulate a tournament. They couldn’t agree on who won. Here’s how to try it.
Your AI sounds like a motivational poster. Here’s how I used custom instructions and project separation to fix it.