Bake AI into your daily routine.Skip the complicated stuff.
I'm Chad — ops by day, creative AI nerd by night. I use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grok and Lovable to bounce ideas, solve real problems, and save time. No computer science degree. Just a guy figuring it out and sharing what works.
About Chad
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The Mission
I'm not an AI expert.
I'm a nerd who likes figuring things out.
Most AI advice is written by people who've never used these tools to get real work done. I don't have a computer science degree — I just use AI every single day to solve problems, build cool stuff for the web, mess around with smart-home automations, and get things done faster.
If I can't use it in my actual 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.
Ops by day
I actually work in the real world.
No sponsored bias
I pay for these tools myself.
No tech jargon
Just exact steps and real results.
Now Playing
Watch what's working right now.
The Stack
Tools I actually use.
The exact tools I pay for and use every week. Some links give you a perk.
Updated regularly · Verified stack
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.
SiteGround
The hosting I use for fast, reliable WordPress sites.
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