…Some common use cases for this feature include instantly running a local database migration or spinning up a local container environment with commands like docker-compose up. You can automate code cleanup…
…like research, folder organization, study materials, automated tasks, and much more. There’s also a level of polish that I can’t get locally. But local AI is still my go-to…
…local model or runner genuinely can't, and for heavy or ongoing use, the paid versions make sense. But for the casual, everyday version of most of these tasks, the local model…
…Cloud AI tools work around this with features like Claude Projects and Gemini Gems, which load your background and preferences into every chat automatically. Of course, many also have global memory. Local…
…Cameras upload footage, sensors report status updates, smart speakers check cloud services, and automation platforms synchronize data. As my own smart home grew, I noticed that DNS reliability became increasingly important. A…
…After a recent update, the Home Assistant Companion app can finally detect hot words (though there are only three of them to choose from) and process voice instructions locally, meaning I don…
…I just pointed it to my MQTT broker using the local address and port. After connecting, I enabled a few sensors inside HASS.Agent — CPU usage, memory usage, disk space, idle time…
…So, instead of spending another weekend dragging folders in Finder, I decided to let a local LLM do the task for me instead. The goal was simple enough. Use a local large…
…Lastly, rebuild your automations using local scripts. Manually re-import your saved automation text files. Instead of building massive, messy, single-file automations, break recurring tasks into reusable, modular local scripts and…
…For local backups, the simplest option is an external hard drive connected directly to your NAS. Most NAS systems let you schedule automatic backups to external storage, so this can run quietly…