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How to Use Google's NotebookLM as Your Personal Learning Assistant
NotebookLM tutorial: Learn how source-grounded AI solves documentation hallucination. This AI tool only uses your uploaded documents and provides citations.
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Simplifying complex tech, with an emphasis on security and privacy for the individual builder, is the mission of this blog.
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AI for Sysadmins and Developers (Part 2): A Guide to Self-Hosting LLMs with Ollama
Choosing the right AI model can be challenging. In this comparison, we break down open-source and proprietary models by cost, control, privacy, and performance, helping you make an informed and strategic decision for your specific needs.
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The Ultimate Guide to AI for Sysadmins and Developers (Part 1): From Neural Networks to the MLOps Factory Floor
Tired of treating AI like a magic black box? This practical guide for sysadmins and developers demystifies neural networks and the MLOps lifecycle. Learn to build, scale, and manage the engineering backbone of modern AI. Part 1 of our ultimate guide.
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Building a Secure Home Network: My Journey from Chaos to Control
So your network is a chaotic mess? Learn how I transformed my flat, vulnerable home network into a secure fortress using OPNsense, Pi-hole, and VLAN segmentation. This guide details the journey from chaos to complete control.
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Building My Personal Server: A Complete Journey
So, are you ready to take control of your data and learn valuable tech skills? This guide details my personal server build, from choosing hardware to self-hosting a secure website with Docker, a VPN with WireGuard, and more. It's a journey into digital ownership.