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Running Large Language Models Locally on Your Mac The world of AI is rapidly evolving, and now you can run powerful large language models right from your MacBook. Gone are the days when you needed massive cloud infrastructure to experiment with AI. In this guide, I’ll walk you through several methods to run LLMs locally, with a deep dive into Ollama - the most user-friendly option. Local LLM Methods for Mac Comparison of Local LLM Platforms Platform Ease of Use Model Variety Resource Requirements GPU Support Ollama Very High Good Low-Medium Optional LM Studio High Moderate Medium Yes Hugging Face Transformers Low Extensive High Yes I will focus on Ollama in this blog since it provides APIs for building LLM applications and a command line interface for terminal enthusiasts. ...

Advanced Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Full Potential of LLMs After spending countless hours working with large language models (LLMs), I’ve discovered that the difference between mediocre and exceptional results often comes down to how you frame your requests. While basic prompting can get you decent outputs, advanced prompt engineering techniques can transform these AI systems into powerful collaborators that deliver precisely what you need. Beyond the Basics: Strategic Prompting Techniques Role and Context Framing One of the most powerful techniques is establishing a specific role and context for the LLM: ...