Introduction

ChatGPT, an AI tool, is widely used for various purposes such as code checking, proofreading, document editing, information retrieval, and image generation (Dall-E). Its flexibility makes it an incredibly versatile tool that can be used in many different ways.

I personally spend a lot of time using ChatGPT, and recently, I've discovered a few uses that I found to be quite handy. In this article, I’ll introduce some of these uses—small and perhaps a bit niche, but potentially useful. While these might differ from more common applications, I hope they provide some inspiration or ideas for you.

Note: The accuracy of AI cannot be guaranteed, so please use the methods introduced here at your own risk!

1. Let ChatGPT Decide Tonight’s Dinner Recipe

You can simply tell ChatGPT what ingredients you have in your refrigerator, and it will suggest a recipe that perfectly suits tonight’s dinner. This is especially useful when you have leftover ingredients or can’t decide what to cook.

Example: "I have chicken, spinach, and eggs left over. Can you suggest a simple recipe I can make with these?" ChatGPT will then propose a recipe.

2. Customize Your Travel Itinerary

I enjoy taking short trips, but I often find myself unsure of where to go, especially when visiting a place for the first time. Additionally, when your schedule is fixed, your options for activities can be limited. In such cases, you can tell ChatGPT your schedule, destination, arrival time, flight time, desired activities, who you’re traveling with, and so on. ChatGPT will then create a personalized itinerary based on your preferences. This use case is great for recommending tourist spots, restaurants, and local events tailored to your needs, saving you time and effort. Plus, you can further customize the AI-generated itinerary to fit your preferences, making it incredibly convenient.

Example: "I'm planning a 4-day, 3-night trip to Kyoto, focusing on temples and shrines. Can you recommend some tourist spots and places to eat?" ChatGPT will propose a detailed itinerary.

3. Use Product Photos to Choose the Right Screwdriver

On a personal note, I recently planned to disassemble my PC panel to clean the fan but realized I didn’t have the right screwdriver. I found a screwdriver set at a nearby store and wanted to check if it included the screwdriver I needed to open my PC panel. I uploaded the product image to ChatGPT, and it told me that the necessary screwdriver was not included in the set, so it wouldn’t work.

This is a very niche use case, but by uploading a product photo of a screwdriver set you’re considering purchasing, you can have ChatGPT help you determine whether it includes the tools you need. This method can also be applied to checking if screws or bolts fit specific furniture, and it saves time and effort, making it very useful.

Example: "I want to open the back of a MacBook Pro 20XX. Can I do it with this screwdriver set?" ChatGPT will evaluate the suitability of the screwdriver and provide an answer.

4. Use It as a Language Learning Practice Partner

You can use ChatGPT as a language learning practice partner. From pronunciation correction to daily conversation practice, ChatGPT is capable of handling a wide range of tasks and provides very natural responses, making for a practical learning experience. In school or lessons with a tutor, you might hesitate to ask the same question repeatedly, but with ChatGPT, you can ask as many times as you like without any reservations. Additionally, by using voice input on your smartphone, you can practice while walking, making efficient use of your time and adding convenience.

Example: "I want to talk about something that happened today in English. Can you teach me the correct way to say it?" ChatGPT will suggest appropriate expressions.

Conclusion

These might have been minor things, but above are some ways I recently found ChatGPT to be "pretty handy." If these were methods you already knew about, I apologize. ChatGPT can be used in so many ways depending on your creativity, which makes it really interesting. I hope you can find even more creative ways to use AI. Thank you for reading.