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8 Min Read

on7th January 2026

How To Use AI To Explain Hard Concepts Three Ways (Simple, Detailed, And With An Analogy) For Faster Learning

Ever read a page three times and still feel like your brain is sliding off it? A lot of “hard topics” aren’t hard because you’re not smart, they’re hard…

8 Min Read

How To Turn Class Notes Into A 7-Day Study Plan Using ChatGPT

Torey

on7th January 2026

How To Turn Class Notes Into A 7-Day Study Plan Using ChatGPT (With Prompts And A Real Example)

You’ve got a test in 7 days, your notes are messy, and your brain is…

Productivity Hacks

9 Min Read

Student Finance For Placement Years And Study Abroad: What Changes With Funding, Grants, And Extra Costs

Torey

on7th January 2026

Student Finance For Placement Years And Study Abroad: What Changes With Funding, Grants, And Extra Costs

A placement year or a year abroad can be the best part of your degree.…

Student Finance

9 Min Read

A detailed checklist guiding users through the UK student finance application process, highlighting required evidence, key deadlines, and common form errors to avoid.

Torey

on7th January 2026

How To Apply For UK Student Finance Without Mistakes, A Checklist For Evidence, Deadlines, And Common Form Errors

Applying for UK student finance can feel like filling in a form on a…

Student Finance

Student Finance

8 Min Read

Torey

on7th January 2026

A Month-By-Month Budget For First-Year Uni Students (Realistic UK Numbers For Rent, Food, Travel, And Nights Out)

Rent will probably eat most of your money. That’s normal, and it’s why a first-year budget needs to start with housing, not nights out. This…

Student Finance

9 Min Read

Photo-realistic illustration detailing how student loan repayments work for UK graduates, including thresholds, interest rates, and write-off dates.

Torey

on7th January 2026

Student Loan Repayments Explained For UK Grads, How The Thresholds, Interest, And Write-Off Dates Really Work

UK student loans don’t work like a normal bank loan. They’re closer to a graduate tax, because you only repay when you earn over a set amount…

Productivity Hacks

6 Min Read

Torey

on7th January 2026

How to Verify a Viral Claim About a New Government Program’s Eligibility Rules Using Official Agency Guidance and Program PDFs

A post goes viral saying you qualify for a brand-new government programme, but only if you meet a “secret” set of rules. It sounds helpful, it…

Productivity Hacks

5 Min Read

A photo-realistic image showing the verification process of a viral chart on housing prices across cities, including reliable sources and specific time frames. Ultra high definition with professional photography and hyperrealistic details.

Torey

on7th January 2026

How to Verify a Viral Chart About Housing Prices Across Cities With Sources and Time Frames

A housing price chart goes viral, your group chat starts arguing, and someone declares, “This proves my city is impossible.” The problem is…

Careers

6 Min Read

A photo-realistic illustration demonstrating the proper verification of a viral unemployment chart while avoiding cherry-picking data, captured in ultra high definition with sharp focus and professional cinematic lighting.

Paul Scott

on7th January 2026

How to Verify a Viral Unemployment Chart Without Cherry-Picking Data

You’re scrolling between lectures and someone posts an unemployment chart that “proves” everything. It looks official, the line shoots up or…

Productivity Hacks

5 Min Read

A photo-realistic instructional image demonstrating how to verify viral election maps and identify altered district lines in high detail.

Paul Scott

on4th January 2026

How To Verify Viral Election Maps And Spot Altered District Lines

A dramatic election map pops up on your feed, bold colours, sharp claims, thousands of shares. It looks official, and it’s tempting to repost…

Productivity Hacks

5 Min Read

A photo-realistic guide image showing steps to verify the legitimacy of a viral petition website before signing it. Ultra-high definition with professional photography and cinematic lighting.

Paul Scott

on4th January 2026

How To Verify A Viral Petition Site Before You Add Your Name

A petition pops up on your feed, your mates are sharing it, and the comments are full of “sign now”. It feels like the easiest way to help.…

Productivity Hacks

5 Min Read

A photo-realistic image depicting how to check if a viral 'Supreme Court Just Ruled' social media post is authentic by finding the official docket, opinion, and syllabus.

Paul Scott

on2nd January 2026

Check If a Viral “Supreme Court Just Ruled” Post Is Real, Find the Docket, Opinion, and Syllabus

You’ve seen it: a screenshot on TikTok or X saying “BREAKING: Supreme Court just ruled…” with a dramatic claim, a shaky quote, and thousands…

Productivity Hacks

7 Min Read

Torey

on2nd January 2026

How To Fact-Check A “This Law Bans It” Claim (Find The Bill Text, Amendments, And What Changed)

You see a viral clip saying, “This new law bans it”, with dramatic music and zero links. It spreads fast because it feels urgent, and because…

Productivity Hacks

5 Min Read

A hyperrealistic photo of a person examining a computer screen displaying an online petition, using tools to verify signatures for authenticity amid viral hype. Professional composition highlights warning signs of fake entries in ultra-detailed 8K quality.

Paul Scott

on2nd January 2026

How to Check If a Viral Petition Drive Has Fake Signatures Before You Sign It

A petition going viral can feel like a fire alarm. Your phone buzzes, everyone’s reposting it, and it sounds urgent. When you care about the…