AI guides
All guides in plain language – from beginner to advanced.
Get started with AI in 10 minutes – step by step
You don't need a course, a new computer or any money to try AI. With this guide you can be up and running in ten minutes – over a cup of coffee.
What is AI? A clear explanation without the jargon
AI sounds big and a little intimidating, but most of it is already part of your day: the spam filter, the sat nav and face unlock on your phone. This guide explains what the word actually means.
How does AI work? Language models explained in plain words
A chat AI can feel like magic, but the basic idea is surprisingly simple: it predicts which word should come next. In this guide we look under the bonnet – without any maths.
AI myths and fears – honest answers
Headlines about AI swing between praise and panic. The truth usually lies somewhere in between. In this guide we answer the most common worries directly – including when the worry is justified.
How to ask AI well – the basics of prompting
An AI's answer is only as good as the question. The good news: writing a good question is a skill you can learn in an evening. This guide shows you how.
What can't AI do? Limits and how to check the facts
AI is a capable helper, but it isn't infallible. Once you know where it tends to trip up, you can use it safely and avoid embarrassing mistakes.
Kids, school and AI: a guide for parents and grandparents
AI is already part of children's and teenagers' lives – in apps, games and at school. You don't need to be an expert to help. Being curious and talking with them is enough.
AI on your phone: Gemini, Siri, Galaxy AI and apps, used safely
A newer phone very likely has AI built in already – you just might not have noticed. This guide explains what's on your phone, what it's useful for and how to download apps safely.
AI for seniors: a calm start, one step at a time
AI isn't just for young people. It can read small print, explain a confusing letter or answer questions out loud. In this guide we take things slowly, one step at a time.
AI scams and deepfakes: how to spot them and stop them
Scammers use AI to make their messages, voices and videos more convincing than ever. The good news: a few simple habits go a long way in protecting you and the people you love.
AI and privacy: what not to type and which settings to check
You can use AI safely once you know what you are sharing and where it goes. This guide covers the key rules and settings, without the technical jargon.
AI and the law: the EU AI Act, copyright and data protection in plain English
The rules around AI can feel confusing, but the basics are easy to grasp. This guide walks through the EU AI Act, copyright and data protection in everyday language.
Translation and travel with AI – from the menu to the itinerary
AI has made the language barrier lower than ever. Your phone translates the menu, the sign or the conversation – and helps you plan what to do on that trip to Spain.
Household and money with AI – meal plans, budgets and repair tips
Running a home is full of small decisions: what's for dinner, where the money goes and how to fix that dripping tap. AI won't make decisions for you, but it saves time and mental effort.
Learning and hobbies with AI – languages, gardening, photography and family history
AI never tires of questions and never laughs at a wrong answer. That makes it a great companion for learning – whether it's beginner Spanish, growing tomatoes or making sense of your grandfather's old letters.
Emails and letters with AI – from complaints to letters to the authorities
Plenty of letters never get written because starting feels hard or the tone is nerve-racking. AI works like a patient writing assistant: it drafts, you decide what gets sent.
Health information, wisely – using AI safely for health questions
Many people already ask AI about their health. That can be useful – as long as you know what AI is good for and what it isn't. This guide sets out clear limits and good habits.
Job hunting with AI – CV, cover letter, interview practice and LinkedIn
Job hunting is hard work, especially if your last application was years ago. AI helps you get started, put your skills into words and rehearse interviews – as long as the content stays true and your own.
AI for marketing and social media: ideas, calendar and your own voice
AI removes the blank page on social media and on your website. With ready-made prompts, this guide shows how to get ideas, a calendar and copy fast, and how to keep it sounding like you.
AI for small business: where to start and what it really helps with
AI saves small business owners time, especially on emails, quotes and social media. This guide explains where to start, what to try first and what information you should never type in.
AI for customer service and sales: quotes, emails and reviews
Much of customer service and sales is writing, and that is where AI shines. With ready-made prompts, this guide shows how to produce quotes, sales emails and review replies quickly and safely.
Excel and AI: formulas, sales data, Copilot and Gemini
AI writes and explains formulas, tidies messy data and tells you what your sales figures say. This guide shows how, and why you should always check the results.
AI for meetings and office work: minutes, Copilot and Gemini
AI takes meeting notes, summarises long documents and drafts reports. This guide explains which tools suit which job and what to remember about privacy at work.
AI agents and automation in plain language: Zapier, Make and the risks
Automation and AI agents do not just answer, they act on your behalf. This guide explains the difference, introduces the tools, is honest about the risks and walks you through a safe first automation.
Creating images with AI: how to get exactly the picture you want
AI can draw a picture from a simple description in a few seconds. Once you learn how to say what you want, you can make greeting cards, social media images and product photos yourself.
Creative writing with AI: speeches, poems and family stories in your own voice
AI never met your grandfather and does not know why the old sauna benches at the cottage mean so much to you. But it can ask the right questions and help your memories become a speech, a poem or a story.
Presentations and documents with AI: slides, structuring a talk and PDF summaries
A blank slide and a hundred-page PDF feel equally daunting to many of us. AI helps with both: it organises your thoughts, builds the slides and tells you what a long document actually says.
Video and audio with AI: editing, subtitles and talking avatars
Making videos no longer requires an editing course. AI can cut, subtitle and even speak for you – as long as you know where the line is.
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