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Turns Out AI Models Actually Have Bad Days. Here’s the Proof.

March 16, 2026 by Ben Thirlby
Sad robot sitting on a bench surrounded by cherry blossoms having a bad day

I didn’t believe AI models had bad days. Then I found MarginLab’s daily benchmarks. Here’s the data behind LLM performance degradation.

Categories Work Tags AI for Productivity, Free learning resources, Latest AI News Leave a comment

How I Built a Claude Skill to Automate My Blog Workflow

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
Workflow diagram showing a draft document flowing through an automation gear to produce SEO badge, image icon, and checklist outputs in teal and navy

I created my first Claude Skill to automate blog publishing: SEO optimization, image generation, and final checks. A step-by-step walkthrough.

Categories AI Tutorials, Guides, Learning with AI, Productivity, Productivity Hacks Tags AI How-To, Featured, Free learning resources Leave a comment

AI File Upload Guide: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & NotebookLM

October 29, 2025October 22, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
Diagram showing file type compatibility for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM with supported and unsupported formats

Compare file upload limits for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & NotebookLM. Learn which AI accepts PDFs, Excel, images, audio & video. Free vs paid plans.

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Uncovering Claude’s Hidden Mind: How LLMs Really Think and Process Information

April 1, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
Feature Image for Claude Thinking Research Findings March 2025. Looking into how LLMs think

Discover the surprising truth about how large language models like Claude actually process information—from language-agnostic thinking to parallel reasoning paths and planning ahead.

Categories AI Tutorials, Learning with AI Tags AI How-To, Featured, Free learning resources, Generative AI for Writers, Latest AI News

How to Transform YouTube Videos and Podcasts into Blog Content: A Complete Guide

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
5-step workflow diagram showing how to convert YouTube videos and podcasts to blog posts using AI

Learn how to transform YouTube videos and podcasts into engaging blog content with this step-by-step AI workflow. Download transcripts, create summaries, and convert to polished blog posts easily.

Categories AI Tutorials Tags AI How-To, AI Tutorials, Free learning resources

LLM Usage Limits 2026: ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini (Full Comparison)

April 22, 2026March 4, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
Infographic comparing LLM usage limits in 2026 across five AI platforms: ChatGPT GPT-5.4 with approximately 150 messages per 3-hour rolling window, Claude with approximately 45 messages per 5 hours, Gemini with 1 million token context, Grok with 10 messages per 2 hours, and Perplexity Pro with 300+ multi-model searches per day.

Stop guessing when your limits reset. See the definitive 2026 comparison of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini usage limits. Side-by-side data on free caps, Pro limits, and reset times.

Categories Guides, New Features Tags Creative AI Applications, Featured, Free learning resources

Weekly Planner at a Glance – A Simple Tool to Stay Organized

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Ben Thirlby
free weekly planner at a glance

Stay organized with this Free Weekly Planner Template! Download this simple and effective PDF to plan your week, set goals, and boost productivity.

Categories Mindfulness and Wellness, Productivity Hacks, Self-Improvement Tags AI for Productivity, Free learning resources, Self-improvement

What is an AI Agent? Why AI Agents Matter for the Future.

January 13, 2025 by Ben Thirlby

What is an AI agent, how does it work, what are some real-world examples, and what are the impacts on the future of work.

Categories Career Development, Productivity, Work Tags AI for Productivity, Free learning resources Leave a comment

Master the Basics: How to Write AI Prompts

January 8, 2025 by Ben Thirlby

What Are Prompts, and Why Do They Matter? When interacting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or other large language models, the quality of your results hinges on how well you know how to write AI prompts. Prompts are the instructions you give the AI to generate a response. Think of them as the blueprint … Read more

Categories Learning with AI, Writing and Content Tags Featured, Free learning resources

Top 9 Free AI Courses to Master Artificial Intelligence in 2025

January 4, 2025December 27, 2024 by Ben Thirlby

Explore the top 9 free AI courses to master artificial intelligence in 2025. Enhance your skills with offerings from Google, Harvard, Microsoft, and more.

Categories Career Development, Learning with AI, Self-Improvement Tags AI courses, Featured, Free learning resources, Self-improvement

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