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I’ve really gotten into running LLMs locally lately, and after seeing all the cool things you can with MCP tools, I figured it was time to upgrade my own setup a bit. I initially jumped on the hype train when DeepSeek R1 launched, but since then, a ton of new models have come out. With how quickly everything is changing, I thought it only made sense to refine my workflow as well. LM Studio is the best local LLM app I’ve used (yet) Ollama is good, but I like this better I first started experimenting with local LLMs last year…

One of my favorite things to do at the end of the day is curl up on the couch or plop into my office chair with a movie or game in mind to help me wind down. But there was one thing I always wanted to do when I got my own place — set up those neat lights I always saw on YouTube from popular TechTubers. I’ve had a set of Govee light bars for a few years at this point, but even my upgraded LG TV in the living room didn’t have a proper USB port to plug…

Using Photoshop inside ChatGPT sounds like a heavyweight crashing a welterweight’s bout. Image generation is baked into ChatGPT after all, with DALL-E 3. But after running a sample batch of ten photos through it, I get the logic behind using an outsider like Photoshop as a connected app in ChatGPT. Even if you don’t get the full power of desktop Photoshop. That’s by design. Instead, the integration democratizes image editing into a natural-language conversation for everyone. Image editing is kept simple: describe the edit, wait a few seconds, and iterate. If you already lean on AI for generating images, this…

The weekend approaches, which means a chance to sit back and enjoy the latest TV shows coming to Netflix, which is forever replenishing its bottomless well of content. There’s a lot of stuff worth paying attention to this week, starting with these three headliners. The Night Agent (Thursday, February 18) The smash hit spy series returns By far the biggest release of the week is the third season of The Night Agent, which is one of the most popular shows on Netflix. It’s not quite a detective series, but there is a lot of high-stakes mystery involved. In the first…

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, and watch brands have delivered a proper stampede of equine-themed releases. So, across multiple price points and watch styles, these are the ten watches that I think are genuinely worth your wrist space. These aren’t just lunar-calendar afterthoughts. Watchmakers have leaned into the theme with horse motifs that aren’t just slapped on, but integrated into dials, movements and finishes that feel really thoughtful. You’ve got elegant, high-horology pieces rooted in tradition. You’ve got bold, sporty watches packed with street style. And you’ve got, well, plenty of hooves. We’ve rounded up the most…

I love sinking my teeth into a meaty drama, but sometimes you want something a bit less demanding. There are lots of comedy shows out there that just want to make you laugh, and if you end up doing a little thinking in between, all the better. Such is the case with The ‘Burbs, a new Peacock original series based on the Tom Hanks movie of the same name from 1989. In that film, Hanks is a suburban native who teams up with his wacky neighbors to investigate his creepy neighbors. Is there really something wrong afoot, or is suburban…

We’ve come a long way from those hapless (but well-meaning) robot vacuums of yesteryear – Chinese brand Narwal has landed at CES 2026 with its biggest smart cleaning push yet.  Headlining its 2026 lineup is the new Flow 2 robot vacuum, joined by a fresh range of cordless cleaners and the brand’s first mattress vacuum. Together, they’re designed to cover everything from everyday floor mess to deep-cleaning soft furnishings – with far less manual effort along the way. Rather than focusing on raw power alone, Narwal’s latest gear leans heavily into adaptive AI, scenario-based cleaning, and a growing ecosystem that…

If you’re anything like me and have a soft spot for transparent tech, then you absolutely need Laifen’s new Wave Pro electric toothbrush. It’s the latest addition to the brand’s growing line-up of good-looking, very clever personal care gear. I’ve seen plenty of electric toothbrushes in my time, and most of them look like medical devices. But the Wave Pro comes in Transparent Black, wearing its internals proudly. This isn’t just a clear plastic gimmick either – the transparent finish is paired with Laifen’s usual metal build, which makes it feel more like a premium gadget. The tech under that…

Struggle to keep on top of drinking enough water every day? Most hydration tracking methods fall somewhere between “guessing” and “expensive.” I tried Withing’s U-Scan pee monitor, which offered even more health insights than just hydration. But this health tracker didn’t come cheap at $380, with a subscription for new filters required as well. That’s why Vivoo’s new Smart Toilet sensor caught my eye at CES 2026. It promises to give you actual hydration data from your wee, all for a much lower one-time cost. This clip-on gadget sits quietly on the back of your bog, waiting for you to…

Ever found yourself ankle-deep in hedge clippings, muttering at a petrol strimmer that won’t start? Mova’s new 60V platform might be your ticket out of garden tool purgatory. At CES 2026, the brand rolled out a full set of smart, cordless tools that all run off one battery. They also share software, sensors, and over-the-air updates. The battery is no slouch – it offers 60V of torque-friendly power. It can juice back up with a 30-minute recharge, and it’s so easy that you slot it into anything in the range and you’re off. And there’s a tool for everything you…