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Why run AI locally? AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini can be very useful, however, they have a few issues: Price (Some tiers can be expensive and require a monthly subscription) Freedom (You may be limited by the moral beliefs of the company behind it) Internet Access Privacy (All your requests are sent to the company’s servers and can be seen and used by them for any purpose.) Ease of access (Sometimes you may encounter shortages or be unable to use AI efficiently with the tools you already have) Local AI solves most of these issues: Your requests never leave your computer, and so they are private and can be done offline....

What are dotfiles and why should I care? After using your system for a while, you will likely change settings everywhere: On your desktop environment, different programs, and even create scripts to automate your work. Most of these configurations are saved in your $HOME directory, in the form of .app_name. These files begin with a dot (making them ‘hidden’), hence the name dotfiles. Some apps (like most browsers) are able to sync settings between different devices, but most programs can’t....