Playbooks
Real workflows. Step by step.
Short, copy-paste guides for using AI in real life. Each playbook is something I actually use — no fluff, no theory.
- Claude 6 min read
Headroom for Claude: 60–90% Fewer Tokens (Setup Guide)
Open-source context compressor that sits in front of Claude and strips redundant tokens from logs, files, and dumps — same answers, 60–90% fewer tokens.
Read the playbook - Claude 6 min read
Claude Code vs Cursor AI: Which One in 2026?
The non-developer's honest comparison — setup, cost, learning curve, and which AI coding tool fits how you actually work.
Read the playbook - Lovable 5 min read
Can Lovable Make Mobile Apps? No — But Easily Converted
Lovable builds web apps, not mobile apps. But every project can be turned into a home-screen app in minutes, or wrapped as a real iPhone/Android app when you need it.
Read the playbook - Lovable 5 min read
I Stopped Burning Lovable Credits (Here's How)
Turn on Lovable's GitHub integration and edit your project for free with Claude Code. Two-way sync, unlimited edits, zero Lovable credits spent.
Read the playbook - Design 5 min read
How I Use Canva: Thumbnails, Video Overlays, and Fundraiser Kits
Six real Canva workflows — YouTube thumbnails, video intros, social posts, decks, fundraiser flyers, and Magic Studio AI. Copy the setup, skip the design school.
Read the playbook - Claude 5 min read
Claude Desktop App: Free Setup Guide (Mac + Windows)
Install the Claude Desktop App, set a global shortcut, and connect Gmail, Drive, GitHub, and Notion with MCP. 10-minute setup — works on Mac and Windows.
Read the playbook - Claude 6 min read
How to Use Claude Projects (Free Setup Template + $20k Case Study)
Stop starting from zero every chat. Free Claude Projects setup template with the exact instructions, files, and prompts I used to raise over $20,000 for a real fundraiser.
Read the playbook - YouTube 6 min read
How to Build a YouTube Title That Updates Itself Every 10 Minutes
Free Python + AI playbook that auto-updates your YouTube video title every 10 minutes with live views, likes, and comments. No developer skills required.
Read the playbook - Claude 5 min read
How to Set Up Permanent Memory in Claude (Free Onboarding Template)
Free 25-question onboarding interview that teaches Claude who you are — once. Stop re-explaining yourself every chat. Download the .md, attach to Claude, done in 15 minutes.
Read the playbook - Honest Review 8 min read
Is Paying for AI Worth It? My Honest Take on 4 Tools
Claude Pro, Google AI Pro, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Lovable — what each one costs, what I actually use it for, and the One-Hour Rule I use to decide if it's worth it.
Read the playbook - Tesla 6 min read
Turn Any Song Into a Tesla Light Show with AI
Free pipeline that converts any song into a Tesla-ready .fseq light show using Claude and AI audio analysis. No xLights, no timeline editing — drop in a song, get a show.
Read the playbook - Claude Code 7 min read
A Complete Guide: Getting Started with Claude Code
A non-developer's walkthrough for installing Claude Code, understanding how it differs from Claude in the browser, and building your first real tool in about 10 minutes.
Read the playbook - YouTube 5 min read
Build a Live YouTube Subscriber Count Display with Claude
Free setup guide with prompts, HTML file, and PDF. Drop it into Claude, customize your colors, and run a full-screen live subscriber counter on any monitor.
Read the playbook - Money 5 min read
Run a Financial Forensic Audit with Claude
Free template that turns 12 months of bank transactions into a dollar-quantified action plan. Find hidden leaks, kill subscription creep, and optimize where your cash sits.
Read the playbook - Cost Savings 6 min read
How to Reduce Claude Token Usage by 90%
Stop dragging raw PDFs into Claude. Convert them to markdown first with a free Microsoft tool and slash your token costs — full setup walkthrough plus a one-click .md setup file.
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How I Use Canva
Thumbnails, video overlays, decks, fundraiser flyers, and Canva's Magic Studio AI.
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Auto-Updating YouTube Title
Make your video title rewrite itself every 10 minutes with live stats.
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Stop Burning Lovable Credits
Edit your Lovable project for free with GitHub and Claude Code.