I’ve spent the last two decades typing on everything from mushy membrane keyboards to custom-built mechanical boards with hand-lubed switches. After testing hundreds of keyboards and building more than a dozen custom boards, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: the switch is everything. You can have the most beautiful aluminum chassis and …
My Journey into Local AI Hardware I’ve spent the last two years obsessively testing local AI setups in my home lab, running everything from tiny language models to full-blown image generators on everything from Raspberry Pis to decked-out workstations. What I’ve learned might surprise you: the most expensive setup isn’t always the best, and you …
Why Your Keyboard Choice Matters More Than You Think I’ve spent the last 25 years staring at screens, typing until my fingers ache, and testing every keyboard that crosses my desk. Most programmers I know treat their keyboard like an afterthought—whatever came with the computer, or whatever cheapest option they could find on Amazon. That’s …
The Local AI Hardware Dilemma: NPU or GPU? I’ve spent the last six months building and testing local AI rigs everything from budget-friendly mini PCs to multi-GPU monsters and if there’s one question I get asked more than any other, it’s this: “Should I buy an NPU or a GPU for running AI locally?” It’s …
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages anymore. After 25 years of testing gear and watching tech accumulate like digital dust bunnies, I’ve learned that your workflow needs an annual reset just as much as your physical space does. The tools that revolutionized your productivity last year might be holding you back now. Software …
I’ve spent the better part of two decades building, testing, and breaking computers for a living. But nothing has disrupted my workflow quite like the current wave of local AI development. When you’re running large language models, training custom models, or just experimenting with the latest open-source AI tools, you quickly realize one thing: your …
Alright, let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: this isn’t another tech blog filled with press release rewrites and breathless “game changer” proclamations about every gadget that crosses my desk. I’m Marcus Reed. I’ve spent 25+ years testing consumer electronics, building systems, breaking things, and figuring out what actually works. I stay up …