How to Use AI Tools Like a Pro: A Beginner’s Guide to Prompt Engineering

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Introduction Learning how to use AI tools effectively is quickly becoming the new “typing skill” of the 21st century. I remember the first time I used ChatGPT. I treated it like Google. I typed in, “Write me a blog post about coffee.” The result was boring, generic, and sounded like a robot wrote it. I … Read more

How to Spot a Phishing Scam (Before It’s Too Late)

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Introduction Knowing exactly how to spot a phishing scam is the single most important digital skill you can learn in 2025 to protect your finances and identity. I want to start with a confession that might surprise you. Last year, I almost lost access to my primary bank account. I received an email that looked … Read more

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Old Laptop (Before Buying a New One)

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Introduction If you are frustrated with a sluggish computer, learning how to speed up your old laptop can save you hundreds of dollars. We have all been there: you press the power button, go make a cup of coffee, come back, and Windows is still loading. Or maybe you click on Google Chrome, and it … Read more