…a small, self-contained setup for my projects, research, and day-to-day tasks. My gpt-oss20B model ended up being more usable than expected, so I kept it in my rotations…
…Since everything runs locally, responses are fast and there’s no friction of logging in, hitting limits, or worrying about sending sensitive data outside. There’s another obvious benefit to connecting a…
…Most tools didn't have strict limits, and if you hit them, you could just switch to a different tool and keep going. If you hit your Claude limit on the free…
…Given how closely they compete at similar prices, the decision between the Lenovo M720q and Pi 5 kit rests mainly on capability and usability. That points to the real question of what…
…Why it works better than expected Old and simple can actually be reliable … with limits What surprised me most is how stable it actually is. Because it’s not doing anything heavy…
…This single dongle unlocks monitor output, wired peripherals, and continuous charging all at once. Without it, you're limited to wireless connections that add latency and complexity to what should feel like…
Simon Batt Mar 20, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After…
…Desktop Linux is usable in a way that feels normal now, rather than charitable. Apps open fast enough, multitasking is reasonable, and routine work doesn’t feel like you’re dragging the…
…There's also the usability factor to talk about here. With a mini PC, it'll always just be a matter of time before you run into headless setup headaches, and you…
…A modern AM5 or LGA1700 consumer board gives you roughly 24 usable lanes off the CPU, and that budget gets consumed quickly once you start adding an HBA for a disk shelf…