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Tom's Guide
01-08-2025
- Tom's Guide
I use ChatGPT every day — and these 8 unusual prompts trick it into some great responses
There are hundreds of ways to prompt ChatGPT. While you can simply ask it a question, you can also try to get inside the AI model's algorithm, writing prompts that best apply to its way of thinking. Alternatively, you can just think completely outside the box. One post on the popular Reddit forum ChatGPTPromptGenius did just this, listing out eight AI prompt hacks that might seem strange. However, when we tried them, they actually worked really well. They all use phrases and ideas that we use in daily conversation, prompting ChatGPT to think in a way that is more relatable to the average person. Often, this creates a more understandable reply or a more humanized response. These prompts come from the Reddit user EQ4C. In their own words, they say 'these make AI stop being a know-it-all and start being genuinely helpful.' "I'm probably wrong, but" It seems weird and arguably a bit counterintuitive when speaking to an ultra-intelligent chatbot, but by using the phrase 'I'm probably wrong, but' before your statement, it works to help fully analyze your problem. Why it works is unclear, but it's likely due to ChatGPT's function as a problem solver. Using a tentative statement stops ChatGPT from taking what you said as fact, a problem that it can sometimes struggle with. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you're looking for a softer, more helpful response to your query, this is a great way to get it. "Connect these dots for me" This can be quite a fun way to use ChatGPT. Give it three facts or points about something, and it will find the relationship. The example the user EQ4C gave was: 'Connect these dots: I hate mornings, love puzzles, get energized by deadlines'. While this might sound somewhat pointless, it can give you some really interesting insights into the different points. It can also be useful for projects where you are trying to find a central ground between multiple different ideas. "What's the 80/20 here?" The 80/20 rule is the idea that roughly 80% of effects come from just 20% of causes. For example, in business 80% of sales might come from 20% of your products. This idea can be seen in just about any part of life, but it isn't always easy to see the connection with something like this. By asking ChatGPT what the 80/20% of an idea is, you can best see how to approach it. "Play devil's advocate against yourself" This is a great prompt that I've been using for years. ChatGPT loves a discussion, but you can actually have it debate itself. If you ask ChatGPT to play devil's advocate against itself on a topic, you will receive a fully thought-through analysis of a topic, approached from both sides of the discussion. "What story is the data telling?" A pretty obvious one. This is a great prompt to pull out when you're trying to get your head around a lot of data. It is one thing to know what the end result is, but this prompt helps you to understand what it all means. It can also help to add prompts along the lines of: 'What does the data tell me about [insert topic]'. "Translate this into everyday language" Found some text that has gone right over your head? Bring it back down to Earth with this prompt. By asking ChatGPT to translate something into everyday language, it removes all of the loaded and complicated text or ideas, making it simple to understand. "What's the counterintuitive move here?" Bored of the obvious suggestions from ChatGPT? This helps you skip around its usual program, getting a different approach to a problem. Not all of the ideas this produces are going to be good, but they are always an alternative way to approach a problem. "What would I regret not knowing?" Instead of asking ChatGPT what you need to know about something, try asking it 'What would I regret not knowing about [insert topic]. This really focuses on future regret, helping to look at the long game of any given situation.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I tried the five most popular ChatGPT prompts of all time — these were the best ones
While it still feels new and innovative, ChatGPT has been around for years now. In that time, users have worked out how to squeeze the best performance from the model, forcing it to think harder, work better, and produce compelling results. People have been discussing these results in spaces across the internet, but one of the most popular locations is the Reddit forum ChatGPTPromptGenius. Here, over half a million people discuss the unique ways they've found to use ChatGPT. We've analysed the best examples from this forum, bringing the five most successful ChatGPT prompts going back years for you to try out. This prompt is quite simple but a bit long. You can either use it in full or take the parts of it that you think will be most useful to get performance out of ChatGPT Asking ChatGPT to use simple language, avoid AI-giveaway phrases like dive into, or unleash your potential, be direct and concise, and maintain a natural tone. This also suggests avoiding marketing language and focusing on clarity. If you copy and paste the instructions listed on the Reddit post from BenAttanasio, ChatGPT will inform you that it will now write in short, plain sentences, using no filler or hype, and will attempt to sound natural. We recently covered these 'secret codes' in another article. This prompt suggestion from Reddit user Stuckingood uses internet acronyms to get ChatGPT to easily perform a certain task. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There are four main ones to take from this. Firstly, by typing 'ELI5: [insert topic]', ChatGPT will break down a topic for you in a simplified explanation that even a child would understand. A useful tool for quickly getting on top of a new topic. Another popular example they list is 'TL;DR' a prompt that, when used with a block of text, link, or upload, ChatGPT will give a summary of that information, summarizing long pieces of information quickly. Finally, there is both 'Jargonize' and 'humanize'. These phrases either force ChatGPT to turn text into a more corporate and professional tone — imagine a LinkedIn post or cover letter. Or with Humanize it goes the other way, adding some personality to text. Not just one prompt to use from here, but 10 excellent options covering everything from movie recommendations to how to find new medication. While all of these prompts are useful, there are some that are especially worth trying. For example, adding 'Do a web search and then reply' to the end of prompts can help reduce hallucinations in responses. Another great one to try is 'Rate the above [article] in different aspects and suggest how I can improve it in those areas.' This can be used to look through essays, articles or any text you are working on. ChatGPT will assess it for grammatical errors, how easy it is to understand, and more. It is worth trying all 10 suggestions here from ea-forextrading, all of which can generate impressive results from the chatbot. This style of prompt has been gaining traction recently. It utilises the reasoning functions of ChatGPT to produce a better response. In other words, it forces the AI model to check its workings before answering. Simply add 'Before you answer, assess the uncertainty of your response. If it's greater than 0.1, ask me clarifying questions until the uncertainty is 0.1 or lower,' to the end of your queries. This might seem like a strange addition, but it is a great solution. Often, chatbots are trying to balance time and output. This will reduce time but produce a better response. That's especially useful where you need a longer, more thoughtful response. The Reddit user Chatgptiz (what a convenient name) recently brought up a way to perfect your job resume. This requires quite a specific prompt to get working. It goes: 'Prompt: Act as a senior hiring manager with over 20 years of experience in the [PREFERRED INDUSTRY]. You have firsthand expertise in the [DESIRED ROLE] and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this position. Your task is to identify the ideal candidate based solely on their resume, ensuring they meet and exceed expectations for [JOB DESCRIPTION]. Break down the key qualifications, technical and soft skills, relevant experience, and project work that would make a candidate stand out. Highlight essential industry certifications, domain expertise, and the impact of past roles in shaping their suitability. Additionally, evaluate leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to evolving industry trends. If applicable, consider cultural fit, teamwork, and communication skills required for success in the organization. Finally, provide a structured assessment framework what an exceptional resume should look like, red flags to avoid, and how to differentiate between a good candidate and a perfect hire. Ensure your response is comprehensive, strategic, and aligned with real-world hiring best practices.' Fill in the gaps and you'll get a pretty spot-on guide for how to get your CV performing at its best.
Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
ChatGPT has secret codes — these are the four you need to use
ChatGPT prompts can get wildly complicated. Oftentimes, the advice of those online who know it best involves six paragraphs of instructions, commands and tricks to get your chatbot performing at its best. However, the latest trick to go viral is a set of secret phrases that, only using a few letters at a time, can get ChatGPT to perform specific and useful tasks. In a post on the popular Reddit forum ChatGPTPromptGenius, user Stuckingood lists four of these phrases that they use to get ChatGPT to perform in certain ways. We've broken those options down below. Prompt: ELI5 A popular prompt technique, and one of my favorites to use. When using ChatGPT, simply type ELI5 and then a topic that you want to learn about. This will trigger ChatGPT to give you an easy-to-understand breakdown of the subject. For example, "ELI5" black holes will give you an explanation of this topic that even a child will understand. Sometimes this can feel a bit over the top, like you're being talked down to, but it is also a great way to get started on a new topic. You can also insert any age here. Doing "ELI10" will give a bit more explanation and context to a topic. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Prompt: TLDR Let's be honest, sometimes the last thing we want to do is read through a really long document. Whether it's a terms and conditions, a research paper or a news article, this is a way to get an explanation quickly. Give ChatGPT a document or copy and paste some writing and type the prompt "TL:DR" (Too long, didn't read). This will give you a summary of the topic, saving you from having to do the reading yourself. It is always important with a prompt like this to double-check any key details. While ChatGPT has come a long way, it can still make mistakes, and you don't want these getting caught up in any final content you make from what you've learned. Prompt: Jargonize Normally, we're trying to make our writing as simple to understand as possible. But every so often, you're trying to add some complexity to your writing. This is great for LinkedIn posts, corporate emails or somewhere you want to give an air of confidence. Type 'Jargonize:' before your text on ChatGPT and it will throw in some industry terms and give it the confidence of someone who knows a subject inside and out. Prompt: Humanize The opposite end of the spectrum to the jargonized prompt above, putting "Humanize:" before a prompt will force ChatGPT to try and bring some human energy and character into its writing. This makes it both more natural and gives more conversational replies, making it feel more like you are talking to a real person, not just ChatGPT. You can also throw in some extra points here. For example, saying 'Humanize but keep it professional' can give ChatGPT a bit more character, but still produce writing that works in corporate situations.
