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Local AI, explained for buyers

Straight answers on memory, speed, models and what it actually takes to run private AI on hardware you own.

• For your office

  Adding and Removing Staff Accounts on an Office AI System

  How account creation, document access, and offboarding actually work on a private office AI machine, and why it is simpler than canceling a cloud software seat.

  October 6, 2026

• Buying Guides

  How Much System RAM Do You Actually Need for Local AI

  VRAM gets all the attention, but system RAM matters too. Here's how to size RAM for local LLMs, coding agents, and multitasking without overspending.

  October 5, 2026

• Local AI

  What Quantization Actually Does to a Local LLM

  A plain-language look at how quantization shrinks model size, why it changes VRAM requirements, and what quality tradeoffs to expect when running LLMs locally.

  September 28, 2026

• Local AI

  When a Local AI Box Actually Beats Cloud APIs

  A practical look at when running LLMs and coding agents locally makes more sense than paying per-token for cloud APIs, and when it does not.

  September 21, 2026

• Hardware

  Single GPU vs Dual GPU for Local LLMs: When It Helps

  A look at when a second GPU actually improves local LLM performance, how VRAM pooling works across cards, and when one strong GPU is the better choice.

  September 14, 2026