Tag: mac

• Optimize LLM Performance on Mac and Ubuntu

  

  This post discusses optimizing performance with large language models using Ollama on macOS with Apple’s M1/M2 chips and dual NVIDIA 2080 Ti GPUs on Ubuntu. It provides installation steps and GPU acceleration tips, highlights alternative tools, and outlines how to implement OpenAI-compatible APIs efficiently, maximizing hardware performance for local inference.

  John Ngai

  5th Jun 2025

  AI, DEVOPS

  AI, GPU, mac, Ollama

• Rediscovering macOS: 30 Essential Tips, Shortcuts, and Suggestions

  

  It’s been a while since I last used macOS extensively, so I thought it would be a great idea to dive back in and rediscover the amazing features and shortcuts that make macOS such a powerful operating system. I listed 30 essential tips and tricks, organized into different sections in this post, so as to…

  John Ngai

  4th Jun 2024

  MATERIALS, OS

  keyboard-shortcuts, mac, macos, OS, tech, technology, windows

• Introduction to Homebrew: The Ultimate Package Manager for macOS

  

  Homebrew simplifies macOS software installation with a command-line interface. It offers easy installation, updates, and package management. Compared to other managers, it’s more intuitive and has a larger community. Continuously updated, it includes useful packages like wget, git, node, and python. Its extensive features make it indispensable for macOS users.

  John Ngai

  3rd Jun 2024

  DEVOPS, OS

  brew, docker, homebrew, mac, macos, OS, package, python