Free AI Guides for Beginners, in Plain English

The Scam-Proof Pocket Guide

The 9 scams to know right now, a simple Stop, Check, Ask habit, a one-tap AI scam check, and where to report in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Free PDF to print and share.

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Safety · 4 minMoney & Investing · Seniors & Staying Safe Online · Home & Everyday Life

Is this text a scam? Check it in 2 minutes with free AI

A calm, step-by-step way to get a second opinion on a suspicious message, without tapping anything.

Read the guide →Getting started · 5 minCareers & AI Skills · Home & Everyday Life · Students & Learning

How to use ChatGPT for the first time (no tech skills needed)

If you can send a text message, you can use ChatGPT. Here's your first five minutes, step by step.

Read the guide →For older adults · 5 minSeniors & Staying Safe Online

The best free AI tools for older adults, and where to start

You don't need to be "techy." These free tools help with real everyday things, and most work by simply talking to your phone.

Read the guide →Compare · 4 minSmall Business · Home & Everyday Life · Students & Learning

ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Copilot vs Claude: which free AI is best for beginners?

All four are free to start and all four are good. The best one is the one that fits the phone and accounts you already use.

Read the guide →Paperwork · 4 minMoney & Investing · Health Questions · Home & Everyday Life

How to get AI to explain a confusing bill or letter in plain English

Medical bills, insurance letters, utility notices, tax forms: take a photo, cover the private bits, and ask for the simple version.

Read the guide →For families · 5 minParents & Family · Seniors & Staying Safe Online

How to set up AI on a parent's or grandparent's phone, in one visit

A 15-minute plan to give someone you love a patient, helpful assistant, and the three safety rules that matter most.

Read the guide →Travel & family · 4 minParents & Family · Health Questions · Home & Everyday Life

How to translate a conversation in real time with free AI

For travel, family dinners, or a neighbor who speaks another language. Your phone can be a patient interpreter.

Read the guide →Safety · 4 minCareers & AI Skills · Parents & Family · Seniors & Staying Safe Online

Is AI safe to use? 7 simple privacy rules for beginners

AI is safe for everyday help when you follow a few simple rules. Here they are, in plain English.

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