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Sharing practical insights on building software systems, self-hosting privacy-focused tools, and leveraging local AI models in 2026.

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Homelab·March 12, 2026 · 1 min read Self‑Hosting on a Budget: What I Run on My Mini PC Last year, I decided to buy a second-hand mini PC, and I couldn't be happier with that choice! Why?... Read post
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Local AI·March 22, 2026 · 4 min read Running 24/7 Local AI on an Old Android without Overheating Last week I wrote about repurposing an old Android phone to run local AI models. In this follow-up I... Read post
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Local AI·April 11, 2026 · 5 min read How to Run LLM Models on Old Android Devices Locally This post covers a much more technical and involving way to run local LLMs on android via a terminal... Read post
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February 16, 2026 · 2 min read Hello World! Hi there👋, I’m Nishchay, an Engineer, I am currently exploring the world of AI and Self Hosting. Th... Read post
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December 28, 2020 · 5 min read Exploring the Power of Web Browsers in 2020 The web is a very powerful platform it grants you the ability to share something with everyone irres... Read post
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