Choosing tools
How to choose an AI tool for the work you actually do
Define your task, test a few outputs and review the terms of each option before choosing a subscription.
Learn, test and make an informed choice
Practical AI guides for the work you do
Learn how to write a clearer prompt, check a source and choose a useful tool. Try the examples and checklists as you read.
6 practical guidesStart with the buying guide
6 guides
Writing prompts
Write clearer AI prompts and get more useful drafts
Specify your goal, context, constraints and output format, then improve the response with a focused revision.
Research & sources
Research with AI: move from a quick answer to checked sources
Keep claims, evidence and interpretation separate so a polished answer does not become an unverified research conclusion.
Reading documents
Turn a long document into notes you can trace and use
Prepare the source, ask focused questions and compare the summary with the original text and tables.
Coding
Evaluate an AI coding assistant with a small, reviewable change
Describe the problem, limit the scope, read the diff and run the checks: a practical workflow for AI-assisted coding.
Design & images
From image brief to finished artwork: an AI workflow
Define where the image will appear, describe the subject and composition, then refine it with controlled changes.
Put the guide into practice
Find a tool that fits your task
Use these guides as a starting point, then read the tool overview and the terms of the specific option.