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Practical guides for local LLMs, self-hosted AI apps, Docker/Proxmox, homelab hardware, and security — tested on real hardware with real configs.
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Local AI
I want to run local LLMs
Find out what models your hardware can run, compare Ollama, LM Studio, and Open WebUI, and learn what VRAM actually gets you.
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Self-Hosting
I want to self-host useful apps
Guides for Immich, Frigate, Paperless-ngx, Open WebUI, Whisper, automation, backups, and private services.
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Homelab
I want to build a homelab
Hardware, storage, networking, Docker, Proxmox, mini PCs, GPUs, NAS, UPS, and the practical setup decisions.
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Security
I want to secure my homelab
VLANs, reverse proxies, tunnels, backups, secrets, monitoring, patching, and safe exposure to the internet.
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Hardware
I want to choose hardware
GPU, mini PC, Mac mini, NAS, RAM, storage, accelerator, and power-efficiency advice based on real workloads.
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