AI, hardware & hands-on ideas
buffer’s personal site. Notes on AI, hardware, the tools I use and what I learn along the way.
Codex CLI install guide from OpenAI's docs (Oct 21, 2026): four official install methods, which ChatGPT plans include the CLI, ChatGPT vs API key vs device code login, Windows support and headless SSH login.
Is the RTX 5090 for AI worth it? The 32GB VRAM math by model and quantization, checked against a real benchmark, plus Mac Studio and DGX…
Claude Code install guide checked against Anthropic's docs on Oct 21, 2026: one-line installers for Mac, Windows and Linux, why you likely don't need Node, first…
Written three days before launch: the $700 folding premium, what the EU label says about drops and repairs, and who should buy, skip or wait.
The honest guide to running DeepSeek on your own GPU, Mac or PC — which models fit, how much memory, and a 3-step setup.
Every October I get the same message from friends: should I buy a Mac now or wait? This year the answer actually has a date on…
Claude Code vs Codex, compared on price, usage limits, models, setup and account risk, with a decision table by user type.
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