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Try it10 October 2026

✦Find the rule without pausing game night

When a board game stops for a rules dispute, AI can act as an index. Upload the rulebook and ask for both an answer and the exact place to check.

Gemini can analyse PDF files and images directly in a chat. That is useful when a rulebook has no good index – especially when the question concerns a detail that appears only once. Try: "We are playing [game]. The question is: [question]. Answer in three parts: 1) the rule in…

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A meeting folder with three question cards arranged on a table. AI-generated illustration.

Try it5 October 2026

✦Three questions before the meeting

A meeting invitation often says when and where – but not what you need to have ready. An AI chat can turn the invitation and your own notes into a short preparation sheet.

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Try it2 October 2026

✦A packing list that starts with the trip

A packing list gets better when the AI knows what you will do, not just where you are going. A few concrete details can turn a long generic list into something you will actually use.

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Try it29 September 2026

✦Dinner from what you already have

Food waste is in focus around the world today, 29 September. An ordinary AI chat can help you see a meal where you mostly see a half-empty fridge.

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Try it18 September 2026

✦Give an AI agent a small task

When AI can work through several steps, the boundaries of the task matter. Start with something small where you can easily review the result.

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Try it11 September 2026

✦Start with the goal to make the question easier

A good AI question does not need to be long or cleverly worded. Often, saying what you want to get done and who it is for is enough.

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Try it7 September 2026

✦Give your AI a short job description

If you often ask for the same kind of help, a saved instruction can make getting started easier. Gemini calls its customised helpers Gems.

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A few simple ideas can become something of your own when they come together.

Try it5 September 2026

✦Let two AI answers give you more ideas

You do not need to choose a winner every time you compare AI tools. Two different answers can help you find a third, more personal idea.

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