Cowork is currently macOS only and requires the Claude Desktop app. Since you're on Windows/Android, you don't have access to it yet. --> said Claude to me
smh moving forward it would be great if you mentioned those tiny details in your post as it wasted my time to read and try it and find out its only for macos afterwards. thanks but good info for the mac people
I’m trying to change the world for some very deserving women in very bad and underprivileged circumstances through my WIN Incubators. This sounds like the best way for us to share business planning and support for their start ups.
Will it work on older, refurbished macs? We provide the basics for their business needs, but new macs would be financially prohibitive.
OMG this article just converted me. In the 1st few lines you were able to capture my frustration with ChatGPT. Everything you said is what I have. I have MAC laptop to try it on but my main working Comp is Windows can't wait for it to expand on there
Evolution isn't about accumulating tools, but having the courage to abandon what has become a limitation. We often stick to ChatGPT out of habit, ignoring that true efficiency requires a leap toward systems that truly understand our vision, without the background noise of the past. At MyDigitalStripes, we promote exactly this: a detox from technological laziness to move toward intentional interaction. Changing tools isn't a betrayal; it's the signature of someone who wants to master their digital path instead of being subjected to it. Technology must be an extension of our intelligence, not a cage of old patterns.
i am really thinking in change to Claude but i have so many things already in chatgpt. By the way how you record yours videos, OBS with plug in to follow mouse?
So ChatGPT just came out with Projects. A folder where you can list a set of texts describing you and your goal. The basic version also allows you to upload up to 25 PDFs, images etc. that you want it to keep in mind as you create topics underneath the project.
Does Claude do this, only better? Do you have to place documents in each individual chat to get started?
Does a Pro version of Claude allow you to upload more PDFs, etc., to the Project files folder? I posted a chat based upon what I have uploaded and it says "Context size exceeds the limit. Try reducing the number of files or content in the conversation."
Some of the PDFs I will admit are rather large. Mostly text, however.
I stopped reading the moment you said GPT does not follows instructions. It does, very well in fact. Much better than Claude...provided your instructions are not full of contradictions.
Is it possible to port previous work content over from GPT to Claude so you have the continuity or is that counterproductive? If Claude has access to history does that improve it, or are you saying no memory is a positive feature? How does it work if you are updating a response to a draft document you previously worked on 3 months earlier? With no chat, no project, no history, no context? Seems counterintuitive?
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try integrating Claude with Excel
Back to the original post, seeing what Anthropic is doing with Claude Cowork and Claude code, and their focus on the enterprise, and how powerful the new Gemini is, OpenAI needs to push to retain (or regain) the first mover advantage
I think OpenAI plays something different. They are actually competing with Apple. What they want is the future of the iPhone, the personal hardware that everyone will be using. If you watch the movie Her, it's very obvious.
I feel like a kid in a candy store - its been mind blowing what it can do. Now its all about learning how to think differently about what's even possible.
I canceled my ChatGPT subscription literally today… realized I’d been naturally phasing out for weeks.
As for Claude, I not only enjoy using it more, but also trust it. And that matters. A lot to me.
I pay attention to how companies execute on their values. Anthropic consistently delivers on vision, capability and principles. Plus, doubling down on one tool makes my life easier than jumping between N options.
Thanks Ruben, lots of interesting ideas to try out here! PS: I think Wispr Flow just changed my life (I was going on Claude on my phone to use the dictation) + I can use it now for other apps!
Appreciate this perspective and walk-through... Claude being able to actually make files seems like a huge upgrade alone! Currently on an Enterprise License of Claude which unfortunately blocks co-work but considering paying out of pocket. Thanks for the walkthrough!
Cowork is currently macOS only and requires the Claude Desktop app. Since you're on Windows/Android, you don't have access to it yet. --> said Claude to me
Yep, I know it's a shame, but I can tell you that this is crazy good. Almost worth buying a Mac for this. And I know most companies won't allow it.
smh moving forward it would be great if you mentioned those tiny details in your post as it wasted my time to read and try it and find out its only for macos afterwards. thanks but good info for the mac people
Windows and Android support is sure to follow. Just no definitive timeline just yet. Saving this post for when it is available 👍
thats the right approach :)
I bought a MacBook last week for it 😀. My first Mac... it is worth it until now.
I’m trying to change the world for some very deserving women in very bad and underprivileged circumstances through my WIN Incubators. This sounds like the best way for us to share business planning and support for their start ups.
Will it work on older, refurbished macs? We provide the basics for their business needs, but new macs would be financially prohibitive.
Thank you for this informative post.
Claude
OMG this article just converted me. In the 1st few lines you were able to capture my frustration with ChatGPT. Everything you said is what I have. I have MAC laptop to try it on but my main working Comp is Windows can't wait for it to expand on there
Yup, I got tired of it by now. Start playing with it on your Mac, get you comfortable once Windows support drops.
Evolution isn't about accumulating tools, but having the courage to abandon what has become a limitation. We often stick to ChatGPT out of habit, ignoring that true efficiency requires a leap toward systems that truly understand our vision, without the background noise of the past. At MyDigitalStripes, we promote exactly this: a detox from technological laziness to move toward intentional interaction. Changing tools isn't a betrayal; it's the signature of someone who wants to master their digital path instead of being subjected to it. Technology must be an extension of our intelligence, not a cage of old patterns.
No philosophy needed. Just results.
The real question is: does your current tool actually do what you ask?
If not, why are you still there?
i am really thinking in change to Claude but i have so many things already in chatgpt. By the way how you record yours videos, OBS with plug in to follow mouse?
You can export data from ChatGPT now. I might write a blog or post about it :) Or you can ask Grok the steps. It’s the best at search.
I use Screen studio for my videos.
Ruben, very interesting!
So ChatGPT just came out with Projects. A folder where you can list a set of texts describing you and your goal. The basic version also allows you to upload up to 25 PDFs, images etc. that you want it to keep in mind as you create topics underneath the project.
Does Claude do this, only better? Do you have to place documents in each individual chat to get started?
Claude Projects is better. I explained the how in here: https://ruben.substack.com/p/how-to-better-use-ai-before-prompting
Does a Pro version of Claude allow you to upload more PDFs, etc., to the Project files folder? I posted a chat based upon what I have uploaded and it says "Context size exceeds the limit. Try reducing the number of files or content in the conversation."
Some of the PDFs I will admit are rather large. Mostly text, however.
Thank you Ruben! I will check that out now.
Claude had projects before chatgpt did.
I stopped reading the moment you said GPT does not follows instructions. It does, very well in fact. Much better than Claude...provided your instructions are not full of contradictions.
have you tried Cowork?
I do not have a mac, so no.
Thank you 😊 I seldom use Chatgpt. I use Claude mostly but and these examples broaden my thoughts. I will try them.
I really need to try again and with Claude cowork only.
Is it possible to port previous work content over from GPT to Claude so you have the continuity or is that counterproductive? If Claude has access to history does that improve it, or are you saying no memory is a positive feature? How does it work if you are updating a response to a draft document you previously worked on 3 months earlier? With no chat, no project, no history, no context? Seems counterintuitive?
You convinced me with "Excel with working formulas"
You should read this too: https://ruben.substack.com/p/ai-couldnt-do-excel
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try integrating Claude with Excel
Back to the original post, seeing what Anthropic is doing with Claude Cowork and Claude code, and their focus on the enterprise, and how powerful the new Gemini is, OpenAI needs to push to retain (or regain) the first mover advantage
I think OpenAI plays something different. They are actually competing with Apple. What they want is the future of the iPhone, the personal hardware that everyone will be using. If you watch the movie Her, it's very obvious.
How can I convert all my ChatGPT projects with all their histories to my Claude Cowork?
It's the only reason that I don't want to cancel my ChatGPT subscription because I'm using these projects every day.
Hi - I explained the how here: https://substack.com/@ruben/note/c-212469253
Plugins 100% - would be interested in useful ways marketers are actually using Cowork - now that it is in Windows too.
Windows support changes everything.
Half my readers were stuck waiting for it.
Now there's no excuse.
I feel like a kid in a candy store - its been mind blowing what it can do. Now its all about learning how to think differently about what's even possible.
“I don’t know how to code. I am non-technical.”
-Ruben
Sorry, but I find this extremely hard to believe.
Thank you for the information.
It's true. The whole reason I share it is because if I can do it, you can do it.
That's the message.
I appreciate it. You are well versed in the tech world.
I canceled my ChatGPT subscription literally today… realized I’d been naturally phasing out for weeks.
As for Claude, I not only enjoy using it more, but also trust it. And that matters. A lot to me.
I pay attention to how companies execute on their values. Anthropic consistently delivers on vision, capability and principles. Plus, doubling down on one tool makes my life easier than jumping between N options.
Bookmarking this for the weekend :) thank you!!
I went through the same thing. Hadn't opened ChatGPT in 30 days before I even noticed. At some point my brain just stops going there.
Hope you enjoyed the weekend read :)
haha:) The weekend hasn't arrived to where I am yet. By the way, how do you manage all your "oh my God, I should read this thing" pieces...
Also, if there is one thing ChatGPT is really better at. Humour.
Thanks Ruben, lots of interesting ideas to try out here! PS: I think Wispr Flow just changed my life (I was going on Claude on my phone to use the dictation) + I can use it now for other apps!
Once you try it, you can't go back to typing :)
Now the real fun starts.
Appreciate this perspective and walk-through... Claude being able to actually make files seems like a huge upgrade alone! Currently on an Enterprise License of Claude which unfortunately blocks co-work but considering paying out of pocket. Thanks for the walkthrough!
The file creation alone is worth it.
$17 a month on Pro is nothing compared to the time you save.
I'd say grab it. Go play with it.
The "overfitting" observation on ChatGPT memory is spot on.
Memory that tries to be helpful often becomes memory that gets in the way. It assumes your context hasn't changed. But context ALWAYS changes.
Fresh sessions force clarity. You have to articulate what you want instead of relying on the AI to guess based on last month's conversation.
That's not a bug. That's a forcing function for better prompting.
Sure, it would be amazing if AI knew exactly when to pull the right info from past conversations.
But it simply doesn't work like that yet.
So instead of fighting it, use AI the way it actually works best: you own the context, every time.
Ohh, you're making me want to switch to Claude too now.🩷🦩
Do it. It actually works :)