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Hardware setup, installs, and step-by-step walkthroughs.

Setting Up a Mini PC for Local AI

A practical guide to picking and setting up a mini PC that can run local AI models at home, no GPU required.

20 min read

Building a Full PC for Local AI

When a mini PC isn't enough - picking a GPU, understanding VRAM, and building a desktop that runs larger local AI models.

18 min read

How Much Storage You Actually Need

Estimating model sizes, NVMe vs SATA, and picking a storage tier that won't leave you deleting models a month in.

10 min read

Going Headless: Running Without a Monitor

Once your mini PC is set up, it doesn't need a screen, keyboard, or mouse permanently attached. Here's how to run it headless and reach it over SSH.

12 min read