This week: tools and hardware for running local LLMs (iPad and Mac). You must be a member to read the rest of this article. (Already a member? Log In.)

Note: this bag was provided for review by Bleu de Chauffe. Bleu de Chauffe is a relatively new brand, having started 2009, but they are doing something rather unique. They are hand making heritage-level bags in France with a focus on sustainability and quality. They sent over their ‘Business Woody’ bag for me to check out, and I’ve fallen in love this...

This week: Amazon’s return to office mandate; and local LLMs are getting good thanks to Meta. You must be a member to read the rest of this article. (Already a member? Log In.)

The way this works is simple: use a notebook and a pen when you need to work through a problem of any kind. Not a tablet with a stylus. Not a notetaking app. Not a pencil. Paper and pen. Give me a blank page of my notebook and my pen — I shall fill that page in no time. I’ve been doing this for years now. It doesn’t matter the problem, something...

This week: my thoughts on GORUCK; some gear I have parted ways with; two new bags in for review. You must be a member to read the rest of this article. (Already a member? Log In.)

Every item I’ve ever bought from Vollebak has exceeded my expectations for it, and these Off Grid Pants in the Lightweight edition are no exception. They are built for living off the land — whatever that means to you. They are a jogger which has been over built, over thought, over priced, and generally are absurd. They are also one of my favorite pair...