Local AI Series
AI is no longer exclusive to data centers and cloud services. With the right software and a decent PC, you can run powerful AI models right from your desktop. This means you can create content, analyze data, and experiment with cutting-edge technology without an internet connection, subscription fees, or privacy concerns.
The future of AI isn’t just in the datacenters or in the cloud; it’s right on your desktop, phones and other endpoint devices. Running AI models locally offers unparalleled privacy, speed, and creative freedom. But with so many options from AMD, Intel, Apple and NVIDIA, how do you choose the best “Local AI PC” for you? Let’s break down the leading architectures and what they bring to the table.
You don’t need a supercomputer to run AI models, but the right software makes all the difference. Articles below talk about Local AI and my own learning journey.
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Guide to Local AI: Picking a PC in September 2025
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-09-22The future of AI isn’t just in the cloud; it’s right on your desktop. Running AI models locally offers unparalleled privacy, speed, and creative freedom. But with so many options from AMD, Intel, and Apple, how do you choose the best “Local AI PC” for you? Let’s break down the leading architectures and what they… -
Unpacking NVIDIA’s GPU Maze: Quadro vs. RTX A-Series vs. GeForce RTX
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-09-10Coming from a personal experience, this was confusing, and it took me a while to figure out. If you’ve are looking into running AI locally, upgrading a workstation, or even just buying a powerful GPU, you’ve probably run into NVIDIA’s confusing lineup: the old Quadro cards, the modern RTX A-Series, and the consumer-focused GeForce RTX…. -
Use Case: Student Lab for AI Learning
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-08-19Overview This is the executive summary from the Jorge Pereira’s point-of-view / whitepaper on the Student Lab for AI Learning which outlines the potential strategy to establishment of a Student AI Lab designed as a collaborative learning environment where students and staff explore artificial intelligence technologies spanning foundational principles through advanced applications. The proposed lab… -
Tools I use for Learning AI and Developing AI Enabled Apps
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-06-21In the past year alone, I’ve tested MANY AI tools, built over a dozen “client” projects, mentor many on how to use AI, and saved many of hours through automation—all because I chose experimentation over endless research. My mantra is simple: to keep up with AI, I embrace a culture of experimentation, testing, and side… -
My AI Learning Journey- How I Started
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-06-17Originally posted on JorgeTechBits Substack My mantra is simple: to keep up with AI, I embrace a culture of experimentation, testing, and side projects. I prefer DOING over merely listening, reading, or watching. (Though I must confess, I do spend a fair amount of time binge-watching YouTube tutorials!) This hands-on approach helps me maintain a… -
The Power of Local AI on Your Windows PC
By Jorge Pereira • 2024-12-18You don’t need a supercomputer to run AI models, but the right software makes all the difference. Here are some options to get you started on your local AI journey. AI is no longer exclusive to data centers and cloud services. With the right software and a decent PC, you can run powerful AI models… -
AI on the PC: A New Era in Personal Computing
By Jorge Pereira • 2024-06-09See 2025-01-13-UPDATE below I am so excited about this technology! I have been using local AI on my Dell Precision Laptop. It is SLOW but the capabilities and possibilities are incredible. The use of AI on my local machine will change the way I work,. Incredible.. Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft In May 2024, Microsoft has…
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