According to a Tom's Guide article, avid ChatGPT users who have not upgraded their usage habits are likely still using the chatbot the same way they did in 2023. The article identifies seven signs that ChatGPT usage is behind the times and offers fixes, advising users to treat the tool as a "reliable thinking partner" rather than a simple search engine. To become a modern-day ChatGPT expert, the article recommends adopting new routines such as accessing knowledge faster, making more informed decisions, and building repeatable systems through reusable prompts.