AI for Editing: The Writing Job It Genuinely Nails
AI is mediocre at writing your draft and genuinely great at editing it. Here are the specific editing jobs AI tools for editing writing actually do well.
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Tools & Resources
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on tools & resources.
A Simple AI Workflow for People Who Hate Setup
No automations, no 40-tool stack. Just a simple AI workflow you can fold into a normal workday, with one browser tab and zero setup. Here's what mine looks like.
Are AI Tools Safe With Your Data? Read This First
The real AI data privacy risk isn't a dramatic hack. It's the client NDA you pasted into a free chatbot last Tuesday. Here's what to check before you trust a tool.
Are Your AI Subscriptions Actually Worth It?
Three AI subscriptions, one you open daily and two you forgot you're paying for. A skeptic's look at whether AI tools are worth paying for, and which to cancel.
AI Meeting Note-Takers Actually Worth Using
Most AI meeting note-takers record a lot and help a little. Here's how to pick the best AI meeting note-taker for how you actually work, and when to skip it.
Prompt Engineering Is Overrated. Do This Instead
You don't need a 2,000-word mega-prompt or a course. Learning how to write better AI prompts comes down to a few habits that survive contact with a real task.
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini for Real Work
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini, judged on actual work instead of benchmark scores. Where each one genuinely pulls ahead, and which one to pay for if you only pick one.
Why Your Best Process Is a Checklist (Not a System)
Surgeons saved lives with a one-page checklist. Most freelancers are still trying to build a 40-page Notion system. Here's why the simpler tool quietly wins.
The One Spreadsheet That Runs My Business
A simple financial dashboard that replaced dozens of tools, spreadsheets, and panic. Here's what changed.
Tools That Made Collaboration Less Painful
Tired of scattered feedback, misaligned versions, and tools that don't talk to each other? Here are the ones that actually stick.
Tools for Tracking Habits Without Obsessing Over Them
The best habit trackers get out of your way. Here's which ones actually let you track without spiraling.
Quick Takes: Things I Automated This Quarter
The automation wins that actually stuck. No time spent building systems that don't work.