You can now run LLMs for software development on consumer-grade PCs. But we’re still a ways off from having Claude at home.

This hands-on PoC shows how I got an open-source model running locally in Visual Studio Code, where the setup worked, where it broke down, and what to watch out for if you want to apply a local model ...

Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video games can change the brain regions ...

Microsoft yesterday released the first preview of .NET 11, marking the start of the development cycle for the next Standard Term Support (STS) version scheduled for November 2026. Of course, ...

Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas including investing, insurance portfolio management, finance and accounting, personal investment and financial ...