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    Best Used GPUs for Local AI

    What actually matters when buying a used GPU for local AI — VRAM, power, cooling, driver support, and the red flags to watch for — without fabricated prices.

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    How Much VRAM Do You Need for Local AI?

    A practical breakdown of VRAM tiers for local AI — chat models, coding assistants, and image generation — with honest rule-of-thumb ranges, not fabricated benchmarks.

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    How to Run Ollama on Ubuntu

    Install Ollama with the official Linux script, pull your first model, and verify it’s actually using your GPU — the real commands, not the marketing version.

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    How to Install Proxmox VE

    A practical, no-fluff walkthrough of installing Proxmox VE on a homelab server — prerequisites, the install itself, first-boot configuration, and the pitfalls that actually trip people up.

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    Hermes is a self-hosted, multi-agent AI system built to run entirely on local infrastructure — here’s why it exists, how it’s organized, and what it actually does today.

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    Welcome to Digital Tech Buddy! This is your source for practical, real-world technology guidance — homelabs, local AI, hardware, and honest buying advice. Here’s what you’ll find here: PC Parts & Builds — Comprehensive guides and reviews AI Homelab — Running AI models on consumer hardware Tech Reviews — Honest, in-depth analysis Stay tuned for…