AI advice
AI advice: understand AI and use it safely
Which AI tools are really free, when is a subscription worth it, what am I allowed to enter and how do I spot wrong answers? Our guides answer the questions beginners ask us most often. Every article starts with a short answer and then takes you through the topic step by step, with concrete recommendations and links to suitable tools and step-by-step guides.
Free AI tools: what you really get for free and where the limits are
Which AI tools are really free? Text, images, video, voice, research and code at a glance: free limits, typical catches and a starter set.
Free or subscription: when an AI subscription really pays off
Are ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro or Google AI Pro worth it? How to tell paying makes sense, which plan to start with and how to avoid subscription traps.
Privacy with AI tools: what you should and should not enter
What happens to your inputs in ChatGPT, Claude and others? What never belongs in an AI chat, where to turn off training, plus a checklist.
Writing prompts for beginners: How to get better answers
What a good prompt contains, a before-and-after example, templates for typical tasks and the most common mistakes. Explained simply for beginners.
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Mistral: Which AI assistant is right for you?
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Mistral Vibe compared for beginners: strengths, free tier, prices and clear picks for writing, research and office work.
Checking AI answers: How to spot and avoid hallucinations
Why AI tools like ChatGPT make up facts, which warning signs give it away and how to check answers reliably in five simple steps. Explained for beginners.