Run two local AI runtimes behind a single secure reverse proxy with separate authentication Running Ollama or Swama locally is straightforward: start the server and connect via localhost. But if…
Swama vs Ollama: Why Apple Silicon Macs Deserve a Faster Local AI Runtime
The reason is simple: because you can — and even faster now. If you have an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later) with 16GB of RAM or more, you can run powerful LLMs…
Metal toolchain error in Xcode 26.2
https://codeberg.org/ctietze/metal-toolchain-launchd-automounthttps://christiantietze.de/posts/2026/01/manually-mount-metal-toolchain/ If you are having problems with compiling code with Metal toolchain and can’t fix it by following install instruction in the error message “xcodebuild -downloadComponent MetalToolchain”, try to manually…
Institutional adoption can’t be undone, crypto is here to stay
https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/big-four-firm-says-crypto-has-crossed-an-irreversible-pointhttps://www.pwc.de/de/unterlagen/pwc-global-crypto-regulation-report-2026.pdf The Biden administration opposed cryptocurrency. Yet in January 2024, the SEC approved the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, and within months, Ethereum ETFs followed. This paradox reveals something deeper: institutional…
Why Google Needed This Deal More Than Apple
Google needed this deal far more than Apple. By embedding Gemini into 1.5 billion iPhones, Google secured its relevance as traditional search faces obsolescence in the AI era.
Master Video Downloads on macOS: Right-Click Any URL with yt-dlp & Automator
Introduction Video downloading on macOS can be frustrating. iTubeGo requires clicking through dialogs; other tools are bloated or unreliable. But what if you could simply right-click on any URL and…
Will Apple finally make a foldable phone in 2026 with crease-less foldable OLED?
https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-crease-less-foldable-oled-panel-showcased-z-fold-8/ Crease-less foldable OLED panel demoed at CES 2026. Will it be good enough for Apple to use this? Starting at $1599 or more? iOS + iPadOS merged back again?
How to Bulk Update GitHub Repository Topics (Tags) Using cURL and Bash Scripts
Automate GitHub topic updates! This tutorial shows how to efficiently bulk-update repository topics using cURL and Bash scripts, saving time and streamlining your workflow.
From Ollama to MLX: Achieving 2-3x Performance on Apple Silicon
Unlock 2-3x faster AI on Apple Silicon! This post explores optimizing models with Ollama and MLX, boosting performance for demanding applications.
Fixed my old Dell Inspiron 7777 Intel i7 desktop, now running latest Windows 11
Finally got around to fixing my old PC desktop. Knew about the problem for a while, but was too lazy to get around to fixing it. But sorted it out…
MarkDown 3000 is my new favourite markdown editor on macOS
<!– wp:paragraph –> <p><a href="https://macdown.app”>https://macdown.app</a></p> <!– /wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:paragraph –> <p>Tried out a few markdown editor on macOS. MarkEdit, not bad, but no split view built-in. MarkText, 300MB app…
Sharing configuration files and AppleScripts over a few macOS computers
I have a few computers, still prefer desktop with big screens and only use my MacBook Air if I have to travel around. I hope Apple will one day make…