LlamaBarn is a macOS menu bar app for running local LLMs. It provides a simple way to install and run models locally, connecting to apps via an OpenAI-compatible API.
The article discusses Apple Container, a new tool for running Linux containers on macOS, comparing its performance and efficiency to Docker Desktop. It highlights its ease of setup on Silicon Macs, compatibility with Dockerfiles, and potential as a lightweight alternative for home lab enthusiasts.
Homebrew simplifies the installation of missing command-line software on macOS, addressing inconsistencies between BSD and GNU versions and managing the PATH environment.
| Command | Description |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| `brew install wget` | Installs the `wget` program using Homebrew. |
| `brew install tree` | Installs the `tree` utility using Homebrew. |
| `brew install emacs`| Installs the `emacs` text editor using Homebrew. |
| `brew install coreutils` | Installs core utilities using Homebrew. |
| `brew install findutils`| Installs findutils using Homebrew. |
| `which find` | Displays the location of the `find` command. |
| `which -a` | Displays all locations of a command in the PATH. |
| `--version` or `--help` | Options to check the version of a command. |
| `gsed` | GNU `sed` stream editor (installed via Homebrew). |
| `gfind` | GNU `find` utility (installed via Homebrew). |
| `make` | Used for compiling software from source (mentioned as an older method).|
| `grep` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
| `find` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
| `vim` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
| Command | Description |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| `brew install wget` | Installs the `wget` program using Homebrew. |
| `brew install tree` | Installs the `tree` utility using Homebrew. |
| `brew install emacs`| Installs the `emacs` text editor using Homebrew. |
| `brew install coreutils` | Installs core utilities using Homebrew. |
| `brew install findutils`| Installs findutils using Homebrew. |
| `which find` | Displays the location of the `find` command. |
| `which -a` | Displays all locations of a command in the PATH. |
| `--version` or `--help` | Options to check the version of a command. |
| `gsed` | GNU `sed` stream editor (installed via Homebrew). |
| `gfind` | GNU `find` utility (installed via Homebrew). |
| `make` | Used for compiling software from source (mentioned as an older method).|
| `grep` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
| `find` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
| `vim` | BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
Fast and easy LLM serving for the mac.
LM Studio has released lms, a command-line interface (CLI) tool to load/unload models, start/stop the API server, and inspect raw LLM input. It is developed on GitHub and is MIT Licensed.
A tech expert shares their experiences and tips for using Apple's new ARM-based Macs, including notes on Rosetta, Homebrew, Shell, Cocoapods, and other observations.
Hallux.ai is a platform offering open-source, LLM-based CLI tools for Linux and MacOS. These tools aim to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and automate workflows for professionals in production engineering, SRE, and DevOps. They also improve Root Cause Analysis (RCA) capabilities and enable self-sufficiency.
I'm looking for a way to disable the lock screen hotkey Command-⌘-Q in High Sierra. I've tried changing the keyboard settings in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts but it's not available. Is there a way to disable this hotkey?
Justin Barclay, a software engineer, shares his journey of turning the Emacs text editor into a feature-rich Integrated Development Environment (IDE). He discusses the enhancements made to Emacs 29, such as syntax highlighting, code diagnostics, and IntelliSense capabilities.
An optional component to enable AI features in iTerm2, providing network request functionality, ensuring secure data transmission.
