Most people only use ChatGPT for chat.
Theyโre missing the real value.
Users ignore built-in tools.
They waste hours juggling 10+ platforms.
Use ChatGPT like a productivity suite:
1 - Search (Web Browsing)
Real-time info with citations and trusted sources.
Ask it about current events, market data, or trends.
Prompt: โWhatโs Nvidiaโs stock price right now?โ
2 - Vision (Image Input & Generation)
Upload screenshots, diagrams, or photos.
Generate or edit images straight from text.
Prompt: โHereโs a floor plan - suggest furniture layouts.โ
3 - Camera Mode
Stream your mobile camera for live guidance.
Perfect for troubleshooting, building, or debugging.
Prompt: โWatch my screen and walk me through importing a CSV in Excel.โ
4 - Voice Mode
Chat hands-free while driving, cooking, or working.
It listens, thinks, and responds - all in real-time.
Prompt: โExplain the plot of Dune while I drive.โ
5 - File Uploads
Drop in PDFs, Excel sheets, or PowerPoints.
Summarise, answer questions, or reformat your content.
Prompt: โSummarise the main findings in this 40-page report.โ
6 - Data Analysis (Code Interpreter)
Runs Python in a secure sandbox.
Clean data, run analysis, and generate charts or tables.
Prompt: โPlot average monthly temperatures in ยฐC from this CSV.โ
7 - Canvas (Collaborative Workspace)
Side-by-side editor for documents or code with live preview.
Co-create landing pages, resumes, and prototypes.
Prompt: โCreate a landing-page mock-up with shadcn components.โ
8 - Memory (opt-in)
ChatGPT remembers details you choose across chats.
Preferences, name, and goals - all tailored over time.
Prompt: โRemember that I prefer formal greetings.โ
9 - Custom Instructions
Set global preferences for tone, style, and context.
Every new chat will match your voice and needs.
Set up: Fill out Settings โธ Custom Instructions โ Save.
10 - Projects
Organise chats and files under one goal.
Ideal for long-term research or collaboration.
Set up: โProjects โธ New Project โ Add files โ Continue working.โ
11 - Scheduled Tasks (Automations)
Set reminders, recurring reports, or alerts.
Your new AI-powered assistant runs on autopilot.
Prompt: โEvery Monday at 08:00 remind me of my weekโs priorities.โ
12 - Custom GPTs
Build niche assistants with custom logic and tools.
Upload knowledge files, set rules, and share.
Set up: โExplore GPTs โธ Create your own โ Add instructions + tools.โ
13 - GPT Store
Browse and use GPTs others have published.
From video editing to legal advice - itโs all here.
Prompt: โFind a GPT that helps with meal planning.โ
ChatGPT isnโt just a chatbot anymore.
Itโs your new research analyst, designer, and planner.
The secret to speed and scale is using every tool.
Start now and never go back to basic search.
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