AI For Ordinary People

Practical AI you can understand and put to work today.

Author: axel

How to Build a Custom GPT from Scratch (Even If You’re Not a Coder)

December 4, 2025 By axel

Laptop showing ChatGPT Custom GPT builder interface on a clean desk with coffee and notebook

Build Your Own AI Assistant in 20 Minutes—No Technical Skills Required Custom GPTs sound complicated. They’re not. If you can … Read More →

GPTs VS Claude Projects

December 2, 2025 By axel

You’ve heard about Custom GPTs and Claude Projects. But which one should you actually use?Here’s the real difference: Custom GPTs search through massive files quickly. Claude Projects read everything deeply.One is built for speed and breadth. The other is built for depth and understanding.I break down exactly when to use each one—with real examples from marketing, research, team projects, and everyday tasks.No technical jargon. Just practical advice.

AI learning toolkit for everyone

November 30, 2025 By axel

A person sitting at a kitchen table with a laptop open, soft morning light coming through the window, and subtle digital icons floating around the screen showing tasks like meal planning, email writing, and checklists.”

(and why an AI toolkit makes it even easier) Most people hear the word AI and picture something complicated.Robots. Coding. … Read More →

ElevenLabs Review: Fast Intros and Outros for Podcasts

November 30, 2025 By axel

A tech-themed blog feature image with the title "ELEVENLABS: EXPLORING THE FRONTIERS OF AI VOICE & AUDIO" at the top. The central graphic is a glowing blue and purple brain and sound wave, connected by lines to four labeled icons: "Voice Cloning," "Soundscapes & Effects," "AI Dubbing & Translation," and "API & Developer Tools." The background is a futuristic circuit board and network pattern.

Dive into the future of sound with a breakdown of ElevenLabs’ cutting-edge AI voice and audio technologies.

Descript Review for 2025

November 29, 2025 By axel

descript

Editing feels too hard for most people If you create videos or podcasts, you know the struggle. Editing takes hours. … Read More →

The Simple Way Ordinary People Can Use AI To Make Life Easier

November 29, 2025 By axel

Most people think AI is only for tech folks.People who code.People who work in big companies.People who understand every new … Read More →

Gemini vs. ChatGPT Plus: Which AI Should Power Your Podcast?

November 27, 2025 By axel

A split-screen photograph showing two different home podcasting setups. On the left panel, a laptop on a wooden desk by a sunlit window displays the "ChatGPT" interface with a text conversation. A large silver microphone is to the left of the laptop, and a ceramic mug and potted plants are on the desk. The right panel shows a laptop on a grey desk pad in a cozy living room setting with a blue wall and a sofa. The laptop screen shows the "Google Gemini" interface with video thumbnails and a waveform. A black microphone is to the left, and a different ceramic mug is to the right.

Let’s talk about something that’s probably been gnawing at you. You’re juggling interview prep, show notes, email outreach, and trying … Read More →

Do Not Lose Yourself While Using AI: How to Stay Sharp and Think for Yourself

November 26, 2025 By axel

A man in a grey sweater sits at a wooden desk in a modern office, writing in a spiral notebook with a pen. To his right, a transparent, glowing holographic display shows a "SUGGESTED OUTLINE" with a list of "DATA POINTS" and bulleted text. Crumpled paper balls are on the desk, and the background features office furniture, bookshelves, and large windows with natural light.

AI is everywhere now. It helps you write, plan, organize, and solve problems. It cuts time out of your day … Read More →

How This New AI Image Model Fits Into Everyday Life

November 22, 2025 By axel

Most people hear about new AI tools and think it’s something for designers, tech folks, or big companies. But this … Read More →

Revolutionize Your Grocery Shopping With AI: Save Time, Cut Costs, and Make the Week Easier

November 22, 2025 By axel

Grocery shopping feels simple until you actually do it. You walk in with good intentions, but then the cart fills … Read More →