Guides
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Step-by-step walkthroughs for running models locally and keeping your data yours.
How to run an LLM locally on a Mac (2026)
Run a private, offline LLM on Apple Silicon in 2026 - Ollama and LM Studio, MLX vs GGUF, how much memory you need, and which models run well.
⏱ 10 min readHow to run an LLM locally on Windows (2026)
Run a private, offline LLM on Windows in 2026 - Ollama and LM Studio setup, native vs WSL2, the GPU and driver requirements, and which models fit your VRAM.
⏱ 9 min readHow to run an LLM locally on Linux (2026)
Run a private LLM on Linux in 2026 - the easy path with Ollama, the flexible path with llama.cpp, and the fast path with vLLM, plus GPU requirements.
⏱ 10 min readRun Your Own AI in 2026: The Complete Privacy-First Guide
Your conversations with ChatGPT aren't private. Your prompts train their models. Local AI changes everything. Here's how to run powerful language models on your own hardware - no cloud required.
⏱ 1-2 hoursAI Agent Containment: How to Sandbox Autonomous AI
When AI can hack systems autonomously, containment becomes critical. A practical guide to sandboxing AI agents, with configuration examples and security considerations.
⏱ 30-60 minutes