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Running LLMs on Mac M-Series: Complete Guide for M1, M2, M3, and M4
How to run local LLMs on Apple Silicon Macs. Covers M1 through M4, unified memory, which models fit at 8/16/24/36GB, MLX vs llama.cpp vs Ollama, Metal acceleration, and using a Mac Mini as an AI server.
Mistral & Mixtral Guide: Every Model Worth Running Locally
Complete guide to Mistral AI's model family for local use. Mistral 7B, Mixtral 8x7B, Mistral Nemo 12B, and Codestral. VRAM requirements, benchmarks, and honest comparisons to Llama and Qwen.
Local AI Troubleshooting Guide: Every Common Problem and Fix
Fix local AI problems fast. Model won't load, slow generation, garbled output, CUDA errors, out of memory, disappointing quality — diagnosis and fixes for Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, and ComfyUI.
llama.cpp vs Ollama vs vLLM: When to Use Each
Honest comparison of the three main ways to run local LLMs. Performance benchmarks, memory overhead, feature differences, and a clear decision guide for llama.cpp, Ollama, and vLLM.
Best Local Models for OpenClaw: What to Run for AI Agent Tasks
Which Ollama models work best for OpenClaw agent tasks. VRAM recommendations, model comparisons for coding, reasoning, and tool use. What Wes Roth and power users are actually running.
Qwen Models Guide: The Best Open-Source AI Family You're Not Using
Complete guide to Alibaba's Qwen model family for local AI. Qwen 3 (0.6B-235B), thinking mode, Qwen 2.5 Coder, Qwen-VL vision models. VRAM requirements, Ollama setup, benchmarks vs Llama and DeepSeek.
OpenClaw Setup Guide: Run a Local AI Agent on Your Own Hardware
Step-by-step guide to installing OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot/Clawdbot), connecting it to WhatsApp and Telegram, running local models through Ollama, and securing it with Cloudflare Tunnel.
Open WebUI Setup Guide: A ChatGPT-Like Interface for Local Models
Complete setup guide for Open WebUI — the most popular web interface for Ollama and local LLMs. Docker install, connecting backends, RAG, voice chat, and troubleshooting.
Llama 3 Guide: Every Size from 1B to 405B — What to Actually Run
Complete guide to Meta's Llama 3 family for local AI. Honest breakdown of every size from 1B to 405B, VRAM requirements, Ollama setup, benchmarks vs Qwen 3 and DeepSeek, and which version to pick for your hardware.
DeepSeek Models Guide: R1, V3, and Coder on Your Own Hardware
Complete guide to running DeepSeek models locally. Which distilled R1 to pick for your GPU, realistic VRAM requirements, benchmarks vs Qwen3 and Llama, and how to deal with thinking tokens.
Best Local LLMs for Math & Reasoning: What Actually Works
Honest guide to the best local models for math, logic, and reasoning tasks. Benchmarks, VRAM requirements, and setup for DeepSeek R1 distills, Qwen 3 thinking mode, Phi-4-reasoning, and more.
LM Studio Tips & Tricks: Get More Out of Your Local LLM Setup
Hidden features, performance settings, and workflow tips for LM Studio. Covers GPU offloading, the local API server, MLX on Mac, speculative decoding, prompt templates, and common fixes.
Ollama Troubleshooting Guide: Every Common Problem and Fix
Fix Ollama errors fast. Covers GPU not detected, out of memory, slow performance, connection refused, failed downloads, and every other common issue with exact commands for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Best Local LLMs for Chat & Conversation
Which local models are actually good to talk to? Recommendations for everyday chat, Q&A, and conversation organized by VRAM tier with Ollama commands to get started immediately.
Run Your First Local LLM in 15 Minutes
A beginner-friendly tutorial to install Ollama and run your first AI chatbot locally. No accounts, no fees, works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Ollama vs LM Studio: Which Should You Use for Local AI?
A practical comparison of Ollama and LM Studio for running LLMs locally. Covers setup, performance, model support, and when to use each tool.