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Local vs Hosted AI: When to Run Your Own Models
Running Ollama on a homelab GPU changed how I think about which AI tasks need cloud inference and which work better locally.
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I create YouTube videos and write articles about software development, AI tools, DevOps practices, and building amazing things. With over 20 years of experience writing and deploying software, I love sharing knowledge and helping developers grow their skills.
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April 2, 2026
Running Ollama on a homelab GPU changed how I think about which AI tasks need cloud inference and which work better locally.
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