# Simple AI Stuff

> AI explained in plain English


## Posts

- [The New Siri: What It Can Do on Your iPhone (and What It Still Can't)](https://simpleaistuff.com/new-siri-iphone/): The new Siri on an iPhone is the voice already in your pocket, with a longer conversation behind it. I […]
- [The Medicare Handbook Showed Up. I Asked AI to Walk Me Through It, Step by Step.](https://simpleaistuff.com/medicare-explained-simply-with-ai/): Medicare explained simply: I photographed my 2027 Medicare & You handbook and asked AI for plain steps. The prompt I used, what it said, and what to double-check.
- [AI Explained Simply: What It Can Do Today (and What It Still Can't)](https://simpleaistuff.com/ai-explained-simply-what-it-can-and-cant/): AI explained simply by a 68-year-old: what it can do today, what it still can't, and one small thing to try this week — no jargon.
- [Almost There: A Simple Retirement Countdown (With Your Photos)](https://simpleaistuff.com/almost-there-retirement-countdown/): I'm 68. Almost There is a free retirement countdown with your photos on the milestones — and it doesn't die when you retire. Try it.
- [I Used to Run Kitchens. Now I Photograph the Menu.](https://simpleaistuff.com/restaurant-menu-with-ai/): I used to run kitchens. Now I read a restaurant menu with AI so dinner stays dinner, not a homework assignment.
- [I Costed a 10-Cent Ice Cream Cone. Here's Why $3 Isn't Greed.](https://simpleaistuff.com/10-cent-ice-cream-cone/): I checked ice cream cone cost then and now on a Mister Softee board. A 10-cent cone is not 30 times more expensive. The truck is.
- [I Photographed My Spice Drawer and Asked AI What to Toss](https://simpleaistuff.com/organize-kitchen-with-ai/): I photographed my spice drawer and asked AI what to toss. No bins. No Amazon. One prompt to organize a kitchen with AI.
- [AI for Grandparents: How I Keep Up With My Grandkids (Without Pretending I'm Cool)](https://simpleaistuff.com/ai-for-grandparents/): AI for grandparents is about showing up, not being cool. Three things I try: a confusing text, a game, a short note that sounds like me.
- [How I Use AI When I Need to Say Something Without Starting a Fight](https://simpleaistuff.com/write-a-difficult-email-with-ai/): I write a difficult email with AI when I know what I mean and I don't want it to come out wrong. Here's the prompt I use.
- [You Don't Have to Type: How I Talk to AI Instead](https://simpleaistuff.com/talk-to-ai-with-your-voice/): You can talk to AI with your voice instead of typing. I show two simple ways: speak then edit, or a live back-and-forth chat.
- [Use AI as a Social Calendar: 1 Sunday Habit That Fills Your Week](https://simpleaistuff.com/use-ai-as-a-social-calendar/): I’ll be honest with you. Work keeps you busy whether you like it or not. Then the calendar gets quieter, […]
- [How to Spot Online Scams with AI: I Almost Fell for One (And How Grok Helped)](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-to-spot-online-scams-with-ai/): Learning how to spot online scams with AI is one of the most practical skills you can develop today. I […]
- [7 Ways to Find Senior Discounts with AI (Most People Miss These)](https://simpleaistuff.com/find-senior-discounts-with-ai/): 7 Ways to Find Senior Discounts with AI (Most People Miss These) Want to find senior discounts with AI instead […]
- [Why People Fear AI: 4 Simple Lessons from the Printing Press and Internet](https://simpleaistuff.com/why-people-fear-ai/): Why people fear AI is nothing new. We’ve been through versions of this story before with the printing press and […]
- [Using Grok to Find Food: A Real Example](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-i-used-grok-to-find-african-food/): I was sitting at my kitchen table with my laptop, a little hungry, and about $50 to spend. I didn’t […]
- [Having Fun with AI](https://simpleaistuff.com/having-fun-with-ai/): Having Fun with AI. Most of the time we talk about AI as a practical tool — writing emails, researching […]
- [10 Things I Didn’t Realize I Could Do with AI](https://simpleaistuff.com/10-things-i-didnt-realize-i-could-do-with-ai/): Things I Didn’t Realize I Could Do with AI When I first started using AI, I treated it mostly like […]
- [How to Optimize Your Social Security Benefits with AI in 2026](https://simpleaistuff.com/optimize-social-security-benefits-with-ai/): How to Optimize Your Social Security Benefits with AI in 2026 Optimize Social Security Benefits with AI: A Simple 2026 […]
- [How I Use AI as a Daily Companion](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-i-use-ai-as-a-daily-companion/): How I Use AI as a Daily Companion in 2026 I speak with AI every single day, and using AI […]
- [AI as Your Personal Development Team in 2026 – The Powerful Thought Partner That Changed How I Work](https://simpleaistuff.com/ai-personal-development-team/): AI Personal Development Team in 2026 – The Powerful Thought Partner That Changed How I Work When I was younger, […]
- [How AI Helped Me Make Smarter Decisions – From Garage Backup Power to Landscape Quotes](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-ai-helped-me-make-smarter-decisions/): Here’s a great example of how AI helped me make smarter decisions, most recently with a big electric bid. I was putting […]
- [Best Easy AI Tools for Beginners in 2026 (Especially if You’re Over 60)](https://simpleaistuff.com/best-easy-ai-tools-for-beginners/): Best Easy AI Tools for Beginners in 2026 (Especially if You’re Over 60) Hi, I’m Andrew, a 67-year-old guy who […]
- [How I Use Grok Every Day in 2026 – And Why It’s My Favorite AI Tool](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-i-use-grok-every-day/): How I Use Grok Every Day – and why it’s become my favorite AI tool. How I Use Grok Every […]
- [How AI Devices Can Simplify Your Everyday Life (Even If You’re Not Tech-Savvy)](https://simpleaistuff.com/ai-devices-simplify-life/): Hi, it’s me again — Andrew, 67 years old and still learning right alongside you. I used to think “smart […]
- [Next Level Prompting: 5 Ways to Get Even Better Results from AI](https://simpleaistuff.com/next-level-prompting/): Next Level Prompting: How to Get Even Better Results from AI Once you start using AI regularly, you’ll quickly realize […]
- [Top 10 Best AI Prompts for Beginners in 2026](https://simpleaistuff.com/top-10-best-ai-prompts-for-beginners-in-2026/): Top 10 Best AI Prompts for Beginners The secret to getting great answers from AI is asking good questions. Here […]
- [How to Start Using AI Without Feeling Overwhelmed](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-to-start-using-ai-without-feeling-overwhelmed/): How to start using AI can feel like a lot Especially when it seems like everyone else is already using […]
- [Best Free AI Tools for Beginners in 2026](https://simpleaistuff.com/best-free-ai-tools-for-beginners-in-2026/): Best Free AI Tools for Beginners in 2026 If you’re just starting with AI and looking for the best free […]
- [What Is AI? Explained Simply for Beginners](https://simpleaistuff.com/what-is-ai-a-simple-explanation-for-beginners/): What is AI? If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is AI?” and felt confused by all the technical talk, you’re […]
- [10 Practical Ways AI Can Help You in Daily Life](https://simpleaistuff.com/10-practical-ways-ai-can-help-you-in-daily-life/): 10 Practical Ways AI Can Help You in Daily Life You don’t need to be a tech expert to benefit […]
- [How I Use AI Every Day as a 67-Year-Old](https://simpleaistuff.com/how-i-use-ai-every-day-as-a-67-year-old/): How I Use AI Every Day as a 67-Year-Old. How I Use AI Every Day as a 67-Year-Old How I […]

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- [Almost There: Retirement Journey](https://simpleaistuff.com/almost-there/): Free Almost There tool: set your retirement date, see days left and a progress bar, put your photos on the milestones. Photos stay on your device.
- [Table Card: Photograph the Menu, Get Plain English](https://simpleaistuff.com/table-card/): Free Table Card helper: photograph the menu or cart, copy a plain-English prompt, open Grok, put the phone down and eat.
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- [Resources” or “Recommended Tools](https://simpleaistuff.com/resources-or-recommediscover-helpful-ai-tools-and-resources-for-regular-people-honest-recommendations-practical-tips-and-everyday-products-from-a-67-year-old-learner-nded-tools/): AI Tools and Resources Here I share honest, practical recommendations for AI tools and everyday products that help regular people […]
- [Blog](https://simpleaistuff.com/blog/): Blog – Simple AI Tips & Stories Have a question or idea for a future post? Feel free to leave […]
- [AI Explained](https://simpleaistuff.com/ai-explained/): Welcome to the AI Explained section. Here you’ll find clear, straightforward explanations of AI concepts written for regular people — […]
- [Best AI Tools](https://simpleaistuff.com/best-ai-tools/): Best AI Tools for Beginners in 2026 Welcome to the Best AI Tools section. Here you’ll find honest, straightforward recommendations […]
- [About Simple AI Stuff](https://simpleaistuff.com/about-simple-ai-stuff/): Why I Created Simple AI Stuff Hi, I’m Andrew — a 68-year-old culinary professional who spent decades in the restaurant […]
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