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AI is getting
complicated. I make it simple.

Plain-English guides to what AI can do for you today, from your first chat to agents that work while you sleep. Based on real use, not hype.

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Setups

My current AI setup

The exact set of tools I use day to day, what each one is for, and what changed when I stopped writing this page from memory and actually checked.

5 min read

Guides

Run Hermes on a VPS (step-by-step)

Run Hermes Agent on a low-cost VPS: what server you need, what it costs, the official install commands, and how to keep it running after you log out.

7 min read

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Claude Code vs Codex: which coding agent?

Both work in your terminal on your real files, and both come with a plan you may already pay for. I run both. Where each one wins, and how to decide.

2 min read

Guides

Which local model should you actually run?

The model list changes monthly, so this page does not rank them. What fits in 8 GB or 16 GB of memory, a prompt that picks for your machine, and a one-week test.

2 min read

Guides

How to run local AI models (without coding)

A simple guide to running powerful open-source models on your own computer. No coding, no subscription, and nothing you type leaves the machine.

2 min read

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Every tool worth knowing, in plain English.

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