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  1. Run your Local AI in less than 15 minutes! (no tech skills required)

    Running AI models locally on your machine means no subscription fees and no ads. It's also surprisingly easy to do. This is a step-by-step guide for beginners to install a simple local AI stack (Docker, Ollama, and Open WebUI). No tech skills required!


  2. Avoid Free-plan AWS accounts, even if you're a beginner to cloud

    Although many have asked AWS to implement free playground/sandbox environments for learning, I believe the new Free-plan AWS accounts are not really that useful for serious learning. Instead, learn to manage budgets and monitor costs right from the get-go.


  3. Always follow the boy scout rule during onboarding

    Onboarding to a new company, team, or project can be thrilling, but blockers like lacking accesses or secrets can make it challenging. Something small yet significant you can always do in the beginning is give feedback and improve the documentation.


  4. My 5 takeaways from Getting Things Done (GTD) on my first read

    I read Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen for the first time this summer. It sparked a lot of excitement in the productivity and organization front. I write my 5 personal takeaways from studying the book, as a GTD beginner.


  5. Why I'm starting this blog

    My very first blog post expounds my own 7 reasons to start blogging


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