The questions that feel “too basic” are often the most useful ones.

No. The method is designed for people who can describe the result they want but may not know the technical steps. Some projects eventually involve code; ChatGPT can explain it, and Codex can help work with project files when appropriate.

Not for every lesson. Many basic ChatGPT tasks can be started without Plus. Features, model access, Codex availability, and usage limits vary by plan and can change, so check the current OpenAI plan information when a plan-specific feature matters.

Many parts can be done on a phone, especially ChatGPT, screenshots, graphics, and testing a mobile website. Some work—such as Android Studio, file management, or deeper coding—may be easier or require a computer.

Do not guess. Take a new screenshot of your actual screen and ask for the next click based on what you see. Different devices, versions, hosting accounts, and rollouts can change menus.

It can be useful, but check the image first. Crop or hide passwords, recovery codes, private keys, API keys, payment information, private messages, addresses, and other sensitive details.

Use ChatGPT for ideas, explanations, writing, research, screenshots, and step-by-step guidance. Use Codex when a coding project needs an AI agent to inspect files, edit code, run commands, or help test a fix.

Codex can be available through more than one surface. For the Chrome-extension workflow shown on this site—where Codex needs your existing Chrome profile, signed-in sites, tabs, cookies, or extensions—start from the ChatGPT desktop app and keep that desktop workflow open while Codex uses Chrome. The desktop app also has its own built-in browser, which uses separate browser state.

Do not rely on one fixed number. OpenAI says Codex usage depends on the plan and the size and complexity of the work. Check the Codex usage page or limit banner in your account for the current allowance and available options.

Back it up first. Then take a screenshot, change one thing, and test it. This makes mistakes recoverable and gives you a clean clue if something changes unexpectedly.

Upload the screenshot and say: “This is what I see. Tell me only what to click next. Do not give me the next step until I tell you I finished this one.”