This page explains how content on mustafa.net is produced, tested, and corrected. The goal is simple: you should always be able to tell what I’ve personally run from what I’ve researched.
What gets published
The bar for a hands-on guide is that I own the hardware or run the software. GPU and Mac Mini LLM articles are based on me actually loading the model and watching VRAM/RAM usage — not estimated from someone else’s screenshot. Self-hosting guides come from stacks I run myself, usually in my own household.
Tested vs researched
- Tested — I ran it on real hardware and measured the result. These articles include a “Tested on” note with the hardware, software versions, and what I measured.
- Researched / compiled — directory pages, “alternatives to X” round-ups, and overviews that gather options and specs. Where I haven’t personally run something, I say so and explain what the information is based on (docs, manufacturer specs, community benchmarks).
- I never present second-hand data as my own measurement.
Use of AI
Some drafting and summarising is assisted by AI tools, but every factual claim — hardware specs, VRAM numbers, pricing, commands — is checked by me before publishing. AI is a writing aid here, not a source of truth.
No paid influence
I don’t take sponsored posts, paid placement in rankings, or affiliate money to promote products I haven’t used. Rankings and “my pick” recommendations reflect what I’d actually buy or run.
Corrections & updates
If something here is wrong or out of date, tell me and I’ll fix it. Substantive corrections are noted on the article with a dated update line. Guides that cover fast-moving topics (models, pricing, hardware) are revisited periodically and re-dated when meaningfully changed.