I was a massive science fiction fan growing up (I still am). I never imagined that one day I'd have a fully functioning computer that could do just about anything in my pocket. That tiny computer does a lot every single day. The fact that it runs on a battery is amazing. Unfortunately, some processes, apps, and usage can kill your battery fast. But if you're on Android, your phone probably has a hidden feature that will warn you when it happens.

Two years ago, I refused to use AI in any way, shape, or form. Today, I use it heavily, but not necessarily in the ways you might think. I don't use AI to think for me, but I have definitely turned my $100 ChatGPT Pro subscription into a virtual assistant for my small business. Here are three projects that have justified my subscription, and I can't wait to find more ways to continue justifying it without increasing what I spend.