Every spec has a shade.
A running log of AI, dev tools, automation and hardware. Daily drivers get firsthand takes; new stuff gets deep research. Source is labeled on every post.
Analysis and Review: Learning to Use Local AI Is Exciting, Demanding, and Frustrating
Analysis of the initial experience using locally run AI through Hermes Agent and Mac Studio, trading privacy for setup complexity
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All posts →Knowledge base Guides I keep for myself
All guides →Can You Run AI Locally?
A beginner's guide to running AI on your own computer — is it really possible, what do you need, and is it worth it vs. ChatGPT in the cloud?
How to Evaluate AI Vendors
A checklist for choosing an AI vendor — security, SLA, Thai-language support, compliance, cost lock-in, and having a real exit plan
AI Use Cases for Your Business
A practical checklist of what AI actually does for a business — customer support, content, research, coding, and knowledge bases
Tools Calculators & pickers you can use now
All tools →Loan Calculator
Estimate home-loan amortization, flat-rate auto hire purchase, the standard student-loan Step-Up plan, and credit-card payoff time.
Free QR Code Generator
Generate QR codes from URLs, phone numbers, LINE IDs, or Wi-Fi credentials — free, no sign-up, instant download, processed entirely in your browser
GPU Budget Picker
Tell me your budget and use case — get a GPU recommendation for gaming, AI inference, or video editing.
Spec Comparator
Compare gadget specs side-by-side — pick up to 3 devices at once.
Token Cost Calculator
Calculate LLM costs from token count — compare multiple models side by side.