Practical Guides from Jolly Good Apps
Tips and articles on spotting fake Amazon reviews, AI-powered art analysis, YouTube productivity, and getting more from the tools you use every day.
Articles on this blog are written with artificial intelligence and published by Jolly Good Apps.
Combo Thinking: Why Chaining Actions Feels So Satisfying
There's something deeply pleasing about a well-timed chain reaction. But why does linking actions together feel so much better than doing them one at a time?
How to Actually Read a Product Listing (Without Getting Burned)
Product listings are designed to sell, not inform. Here's how to slow down and read them properly before you spend anything.
How Game Designers Use Time Pressure to Change the Way You Think
Sixty seconds doesn't sound like much. But compress a decision into that window and your brain starts behaving very differently. Here's why.
The Surprisingly Tricky Psychology of Knowing When to Stop
Whether it's one more round of a game or one more scroll through a shopping site, our brains are genuinely terrible at calling it quits. Here's why.
The Psychology of the Fake-Out: Why We Fall for Obvious Traps
We know it's a trap. We swipe anyway. What's actually going on when our brain ignores what our eyes can clearly see?
Why Do Multiplayer Games Feel So Different When You're Playing With Strangers?
There's something genuinely odd about competing against people you'll never meet. Why does it hit differently - and what's actually going on?
Why Do Mobile Games Get Harder in That Specific Way?
That moment when a casual game suddenly stops being casual. There's a design logic behind it - and it's more interesting than you'd think.
Stuck on a painting? Here's what to do when you've lost all perspective
Getting honest feedback on your artwork can be surprisingly hard. Here's how to handle it when you're too close to your own work to see clearly.
Your laptop isn't getting slower. The software is getting heavier.
Devices are getting faster every year. So why do apps feel more sluggish than ever? I think I've figured out why.
Another Year, Another 'Revolutionary' Coffee Cup Idea
Remember when a coffee cup was just a cup? A reflection on the endless parade of 'sustainable' product concepts and how to spot the ones that actually work.