AI

February 3, 2025

2 Min Read

My TypingMind Saga: Lifetime Dreams, Cloud Nightmares, and the Open-Source Escape Hatch

As someone who lives at the intersection of AI optimization and DIY tech, my journey with TypingMind became a masterclass in balancing promise vs. reality. Here’s the full chronicle –…

AI

December 13, 2024

1 Min Read

From Search Co-Pilot to Power Tool: Supercharging OpenWebUI with Perplexity

Ever had that moment when you realize you’re using a Swiss Army knife just for the bottle opener? That was me with Perplexity AI. While everyone’s using it as a…

AI

December 4, 2024

3 Min Read

From AI Subscriptions to Self-Hosted AI: My Journey with OpenWebUI on a VPS

As a tech enthusiast and DIY advocate, I’m always looking for ways to optimize my workflow and explore new technologies. Recently, I embarked on an exciting project: setting up my…

AI

July 26, 2024

2 Min Read

Canary Mail: My New Email Companion (With Some Quirks)

As a tech enthusiast always on the lookout for tools to boost productivity, I recently made the switch from the Gmail app to Canary Mail. Today, I’m sharing my experience…

AI

July 26, 2024

3 Min Read

AnythingLLM: Your Personal AI Assistant on Your Own Server

As a tech enthusiast always looking for the next DIY project, I recently stumbled upon a game-changer in the world of AI chatbots: AnythingLLM. If you’ve been following my adventures…

AI

March 9, 2024

3 Min Read

Build Your Own AI Chatbot: Why Not Do It Yourself?

The world of AI chatbots is exploding, offering exciting possibilities for communication, creativity, and automation. But why settle for pre-built chatbots when you can create your own, customized to your…