Make the computer useful
TokenByte is an independent publication about local AI, the hardware behind it, and the work you can do with your own machines. We cover Macs, Linux workstations, GPUs, storage, and the practical details that connect them.
The question behind a good guide is simple: what are you trying to do, and what is stopping you? Sometimes the answer is more memory. Sometimes it is a different model, a better workflow, or keeping the computer you already own.
What you will find here
- Buying guides that explain capacity, compatibility, and tradeoffs.
- Local AI projects you can evaluate on your own setup.
- Linux coverage, including Omarchy and working across Linux and macOS.
- Storage, networking, backup, and recovery guidance for a small home lab.
Know what supports the advice
A researched guide and a hardware test are different things. Manufacturer specifications describe the product. A calculation explains an estimate. A hands-on result needs the machine, software, settings, method, and original evidence.
Read the evidence label in an article before relying on a performance claim. Editorial illustrations are labelled and do not establish that we own or tested the pictured equipment. Our editorial standards explain the distinction.
Start with your next decision
Try the build picker if you are choosing a setup, browse the guide library if you already have a question, or read practical local AI projects before buying anything.
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