Google's $100 AI Ultra is still overpriced, and here's what I use instead
…Qwen See at Github Replacing the AI is only the first step I found a replacement for everything I use Adding a local LLM is only part of the equation, because Google…
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I replaced Google Home with Home Assistant and a local LLM, and I'm not looking back
2d agoMy local LLM finally understands my house better than Google ever did
6d agoGoogle's free Gemma 4 model runs on hardware you probably already own
1w agoHome Assistant finally replaced Google Home when I stopped trusting the cloud with my smart home
1w ago3 reasons I'm finally uninstalling Obsidian - and what I'm replacing it with
…Related I used Notion, Obsidian, and Evernote only to go back to Google Keep Keep your fancy note-taking apps to yourself The learning curve for Obsidian is a bit too steep…
I gave Claude control of my calendar for a week, and it scheduled my life better than I do
…The data flow didn't just go one way though, I did end up importing my new schedule back into Google Calendar too. Related I replaced Claude Pro with a local 9B…
My DIY router has been my DNS, VPN, and ad-blocker for a year, and I'd never use an ISP router again
…Related 5 reasons to replace your basic router with a pfSense or OPNSense box A custom router and firewall gives you so many more options. OPNsense serves as the centerpiece of this…
I ditched ChatGPT Plus, and Gemini's free tier handled my entire workflow surprisingly well
…Google Gemini Google Gemini is an AI assistant that rivals ChatGPT with comparable large language models and features. See at Google Gemini
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant Some more suggestions for privacy-conscious…
I replaced ChatGPT and Claude with this powerful local LLM and saved over $20 a month while gaining full control
…Anthropic's AI assistant? Put your knowledge of Claude to the test. Origins Capabilities Safety Features Design 01 / 8 Origins Which company created Claude? A OpenAI B Google DeepMind C Anthropic D…
4 wireless Android Auto misconceptions I wish I'd debunked sooner
…touch-based interaction, and it's perhaps for the better that Google now uses Gemini for AA instead of Assistant. In these situations, waiting on responses or suffering intermittent audio stream buffering…
I ditched Claude Pro for free tools for a week — and one of them had no right being this good
…Anthropic's AI assistant? Put your knowledge of Claude to the test. Origins Capabilities Safety Features Design 01 / 8 Origins Which company created Claude? A OpenAI B Google DeepMind C Anthropic D…
Stop buying networking gear for your smart home that looks good on paper but fails in practice
…See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant