MOD_01 PICKER
Which AI tool should I use?
Answer a few questions. Get a straight recommendation, not a roundup.
Planned
The Tech Toolbox
Free interactive tools that answer a tech question in under a minute. No sign-up.
This page is for doing something now. For walkthroughs, see the library →
Featured tools
Password strength check runs in your browser. The other three are still planned.
MOD_02 CHECKER
Password strength check
Test a password or passphrase in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Ready
MOD_03 PROMPTS
Prompts by task
Copy a prompt, paste it into ChatGPT or Copilot, and get moving.
Planned
MOD_04 FORMULA
Explain this Excel formula
Paste a formula and get a plain-English readback of what it does.
Planned
All tools
Password strength check is ready to use. Every other card is planned.
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Which AI tool should I use?
Four questions. One recommendation, plus a free starting point.
Planned
Prompts by task
A searchable set of copy-paste prompts, sorted by the job.
Planned
Password strength check
See why a password is weak and how to improve it. Runs locally.
Ready
Is my stuff actually backed up?
A short checkup on what is backed up, and what still isn’t.
Planned
Is this website down, or is it me?
A few checks to tell whether the site is down or your connection is.
Planned
Should I restart the router?
A short decision tree. Sometimes yes, and here’s how to tell.
Planned
Is my Wi-Fi secure?
A short checklist for your home router, in plain English.
Planned
Explain this Excel formula
Paste a formula. Get a plain-English readback, then a simpler version.
Planned
OneDrive or SharePoint?
Answer a few questions about the file, get a clear place to put it.
Planned
Compress or split a PDF
Shrink a file or pull out pages, right in the browser.
Planned
Download time calculator
Enter a file size and a speed. See how long a download should take.
Planned
Storage upgrade calculator
See how much space you actually need before you buy more.
Planned
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