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Strata: running a 125B AI model locally on consumer PC hardware
How Strata runs Qwen3.8-Flash-Next locally on NVIDIA or AMD PCs, its RAM, VRAM and disk requirements, API compatibility, benchmarks and tradeoffs.
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REA: reverse engineering with AI agents, evidence and local analysis tools
How REA connects AI agents to local reverse-engineering tools, what targets it supports, how evidence is returned, and the legal and security limits to assess.
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PhotoCraft: the Rust Photoshop alternative built for local, scriptable editing
How PhotoCraft rebuilds Photoshop-style PSD editing in Rust, runs locally, exposes CLI and MCP automation, and where its early-alpha limits still matter.
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n8n: build AI workflows you can actually see and control
What n8n is, how it works, real workflow examples with AI agent support. The practical guide for technical teams choosing between n8n, Zapier, and Make.
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BgLight: system information on a Windows wallpaper
See how BgLight places system details on a Windows wallpaper, where it helps administrators and what to test before deploying it.
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Payload Comments: self-hosted comments for Payload CMS
Review navanem Payload Comments for Payload CMS 3: moderation, replies, reactions, access control and the work of running comments yourself.
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OpenUEM: self-hosted endpoint management for IT teams
Explore OpenUEM's self-hosted endpoint inventory, software deployment and remote assistance. Check platform support in the current documentation.
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IntuneGet: deploying Winget apps through Intune
How IntuneGet’s hosted and self-hosted (Docker/SQLite/Supabase) deployment options work, its AGPL-3.0 license, and what to test before rollout.
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IntuneAutomation: PowerShell scripts for Intune admins
IntuneAutomation’s 6 script categories, MIT license, 136-star repo, and the safety checklist to run before scheduling a script as a runbook.
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Acronis Cyber Protect: backup and security in one platform
What Acronis Cyber Protect includes, its current Standard/Advanced/Backup Advanced editions, and the restore tests to run before buying. Checked 2026.
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Docker vs Kubernetes: which do you need?
Decide when Docker Compose is enough and when Kubernetes earns its operational cost, using a worked deployment and recovery checklist.
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Hetzner vs DigitalOcean: choosing a cloud host
Compare Hetzner’s 6 data center locations and DigitalOcean’s managed services, with a full-cost checklist beyond the base VM price. Checked 2026.
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Grafana vs Datadog: choosing an observability stack
Compare Grafana and Datadog on operating model and real pricing: per-series/GB consumption billing vs per-host and per-GB log charges, verified for 2026.
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Notion vs Obsidian vs Mem: choosing a knowledge tool
Compare Notion, Obsidian and Mem on storage, collaboration and retrieval, with verified 2026 details on offline access, Sync pricing and Mem’s AI agent.
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50 IT tools worth knowing as a system administrator
A practical map of 50 IT tools for monitoring, security, cloud, delivery and data. Use each category to build a shortlist for your environment.
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Introducing ITHub Directory
Meet ITHub Directory: browse IT tools by category, compare public profiles and read practical guides with clear paid-content labels.
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CtrlAltNod: IT news and operational guides
What CtrlAltNod covers, how to use its technical guides safely, and how it compares to Anavem. Includes a short FAQ.
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Anavem: IT news and technical guides
What Anavem covers, how to judge its IT news and guides, and where its paid ITHub listing fits. Includes FAQ on sourcing and verification.
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