AI is part of my actual day.Here's what actually works.
I'm Chad — ops by day, AI nerd by night. I use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grok, and Lovable to bounce ideas, fix real problems, and save time. No computer science degree. Just a guy figuring it out and sharing what works.
About Chad
I'm not an AI expert.
I'm a nerd who likes figuring things out.
Most AI advice feels like it was written by people who don't actually use the tools. I use this stuff every single day — to build things, fix problems, mess around with smart-home automations, and get work done faster. I don't have a computer science degree. I just pay attention to what actually works.
If I can't use it in my real life, I don't waste your time with it. No abstract tech jargon. No "this changed my life" thumbnails. Just fun, practical stuff that actually works.
I actually use this stuff.
I don't review tools from a distance. I use them at work, at home, and for whatever side project I'm messing with that week.
I pay for my own tools.
My own money goes in first, so my recommendations come from real use — not a corporate script.
Plain English, always.
I explain things the way I'd explain them to a friend. No buzzwords, no gatekeeping — just what actually works.
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This is what I'm playing with right now.
The stuff I actually pay for.
I don't recommend tools I don't use. Some links are affiliate or referral links — they don't cost you anything extra, and they help me keep making videos.
Lovable
Free 10 creditsBuild apps and sites with AI. Free 10 credits when you sign up.
Claude Pro
My daily driver for writing, thinking, and long-context work.
ChatGPT Plus
Great for quick answers, coding help, and voice conversations.
Gemini Pro
Google's flagship model — great for research and multimodal tasks.
Grok
xAI's model with real-time X access — solid for breaking news and edgy takes.
Canva
My design workhorse — thumbnails, video overlays, flyers, and Magic Studio AI.
vidIQ
affiliate linkThe YouTube analytics and keyword tool I use to research titles, tags, and thumbnails.
SiteGround
The hosting I use for fast, reliable WordPress sites.
Some links are affiliate or referral links — they cost you nothing and help support the channel.
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