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How to Give Local LLMs Internet Access (Open Source LLMs)

Learn how to safely give local LLMs internet access with practical recipes from 10-minute demos to production pipelines. Covers LM Studio, Ollama, Playwright, Crawl4AI/Firecrawl, Exa, Chroma/Qdrant/Weaviate, and security best practices.

September 3, 2025Read more

Tutorials

Best Local LLMs for PDF Chat, Analysis and RAG

Compare the best local LLMs and stacks for PDF chat (PDF RAG). Learn which desktop apps, self-hosted UIs, models, embeddings and ingestion tools give you private, high-quality PDF Q&A in 2025.

August 31, 2025Read more

Hardware

The Best GPUs for Local LLM Inference in 2025

Comprehensive analysis of the best GPUs for local LLM inference in 2025, featuring RTX 5090 performance benchmarks, MoE model requirements, and budget recommendations from Intel Arc B580 to enterprise H100 solutions.

August 30, 2025Read more

Guides

How to Run a Local LLM on Windows in 2025

A deeply practical, SEO-friendly guide that walks you through the best options (from one-click apps to power-user toolchains), the hardware you really need, and the exact commands to get going.

August 27, 2025Read more

Models

Best Local LLM for Coding in 2025

A look at the top local large language models for coding in 2025, including Qwen3-Coder, GLM-4.5, GPT-OSS, Codestral-22B, StarCoder2, and DeepSeek-Coder-V2.

August 24, 2025Read more

Reviews

DeepSeek-V3.1 Review: The Rise of Agentic AI and API Flexibility

A new breed of LLM is here. It doesn't just respond; it 'thinks.' DeepSeek-V3.1 is making waves with its groundbreaking agentic capabilities and developer-friendly features that are reshaping how we approach AI-powered applications.

August 23, 2025Read more

Tools

The Complete Guide to Ollama Alternatives: 8 Best Local LLM Tools for 2025

Explore 8 powerful alternatives to Ollama for local LLM deployment in 2025, featuring in-depth analysis, direct comparisons, hardware recommendations, and practical advice to help you choose the perfect tool for your needs.

August 15, 2025Read more

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How to Run a Local LLM: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Master local LLM deployment in 2025 with hardware requirements, tool comparisons, and step-by-step setup guides for privacy and cost savings.

August 14, 2025Read more

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Models

LLM Model Comparison Tool

Compare different Local LLM models side by side to find the best fit for your use case and hardware.

August 13, 2025Read more

Basics

What Is a Local LLM: The Complete 2025 Guide to Running AI Models on Your Own Hardware

Running large language models locally has become the cornerstone of private, cost-effective AI deployment in 2025, offering organizations and individuals unprecedented control over their artificial intelligence workflows.

August 11, 2025Read more

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VRAM Calculator for Local Open Source LLMs - Accurate Memory Requirements 2025

Calculate precise VRAM requirements for local LLM deployment with our advanced calculator. Get accurate memory estimates, GPU recommendations, and optimization tips for running open source models like Llama, Qwen, and Mixtral locally.

January 20, 2025Read more