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#01 2026.10.04

IBM Bob Self-Hosts. You Still Bring the Model.

IBM Bob's self-hosted option is generally available. You license the model, IBM published no price, and hybrid mode can still call Claude, Gemini, or GPT.

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AI Tutorials

#02 2026.09.08

Run a Local Agent Stack With LM Studio Bionic

LM Studio Bionic adds MCP apps, project files, and a local-or-cloud model switch on top of the old chat window. Here is how to pick a model for your RAM and stop sending the repo to a subscription API.

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AI Tutorials

#03 2026.08.16

How to Set Up a Complete Local AI Stack with Ollama and Open WebUI in 2026

A step-by-step tutorial for running AI models on your own hardware using Ollama and Open WebUI — no cloud subscriptions, no data leaving your machine.