AI & technology
Make AI useful in ordinary life.
No breathless hype. No assumption that you speak fluent computerese. Just clear guidance, better questions and tools that solve real problems.

Why I created this
Let’s make technology useful
I have worked in computer technology development since 1985, but artificial intelligence represents something genuinely different. It is changing how we find information, solve problems, create things and manage everyday tasks—and it is happening remarkably quickly.
I created AI & Technology to help people understand and use AI tools without being buried in technical language, exaggerated promises or unnecessary complexity. You will find plain-language explanations, practical examples and honest discussions about what AI can—and cannot—do.
You don’t need to be a technology expert to benefit from AI—that’s largely the point of most AI assistants. My goal is to help you experiment confidently, think critically and discover practical ways technology can make everyday life easier, more productive and more interesting. It’s about solving problems and reducing friction, not causing them.
Start here
Two practical ways forward.
GutenPrompt 2.0 is the first tool in this collection. More practical AI tools and resources will be added as they become ready.
Build confidence through knowledge and practice
Learn through trial and error, supported by plain-language articles that help you ask better questions, judge the answers and improve as you go.
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Use GutenPrompt 2.0 to shape clearer instructions, save useful work and build a repeatable way to get more from the AI tools you already use.
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AI Basics and Beyond
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Tools & resources
Practical AI tools.
GutenPrompt 2.0 is the first available tool in this collection. More practical AI tools and resources will be added as they become ready.
Featured reading
Begin with something useful.

AI Made Practical for Retirees
A practical introduction to using generative AI in retirement, with everyday examples, better prompting techniques, privacy safeguards, and clear reminders to verify important information…
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AI: One Tool or Several?
Most people benefit more from mastering one capable AI platform than juggling several. Add specialized tools only when they solve a clear problem, save…
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Apps to Solve Problems
A recurring problem in Facebook groups inspired a simple answer database, then evolved into AI-assisted tools that help manage community responses while preserving accuracy…
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ChatGPT’s Activity Panel: A Useful Peek Behind the Curtain
The Activity panel offers a summarized view of ChatGPT’s approach, helping users catch misunderstandings, questionable assumptions, or an unsuitable strategy before a polished answer…
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Compressed Prompting Instructions
Compressed Prompting Instructions use short labels to guide AI responses efficiently. Learn how familiar CPIs work, when to define your own, and why clarity…
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11 AI Terms You Should Actually Know
A plain-language guide to eleven essential AI terms, from models and prompts to agents, RAG, and vibe coding, helping everyday users understand how modern…
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