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AI Tools We Actually Use (And the Ones We Dropped)

We've tested dozens of AI tools. Most overpromise and underdeliver. Here's what actually survived 3 months of daily use.

The Winners

Claude 4 - Complex reasoning, coding, and long-form writing. The gold standard for serious work.

ChatGPT - General tasks, quick answers, brainstorming. Fast and capable for most everyday needs.

Perplexity - Research that actually works. Cites sources, explores topics deeply.

The Ones We Dropped

• "AI Everything" tools that do nothing well
• Writing tools with generic output
• Image generators with limited use cases

The Verdict

The tool stack that matters: 2-3 quality tools, deeply integrated into workflows.

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