If you are building AI applications, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, or just need a powerful search engine, you need a Vector Database. While services like Pinecone are great, they get expensive. In this guide, I’ll walk you through self-hosting OpenSearch (the open-source fork of Elasticsearch) on an Oracle Cloud ARM...
Continue reading...How to Install Langflow on Oracle ARM (Ubuntu) using Coolify: The “Proper” Way
Deploying AI tools like Langflow on self-hosted hardware (like the generous Oracle Cloud ARM Free Tier) gives you total control over your data and costs. While tools like Coolify make deployment easy, Langflow has a few quirks regarding data persistence and admin authentication that can cause headaches—like data disappearing after...
Continue reading...Six Practical Ways to Install Apps on Ubuntu (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Ubuntu offers several ways to install applications. Understanding each method helps you pick the right tool, avoid duplicates, and maintain a clean system. This guide covers six installation methods, includes Windows, iOS App Store, and Android Play Store analogies, plus terminal examples where relevant. 1. Ubuntu App Center (Graphical Store)...
Continue reading...Running Local Notebooks on Databricks Using VS Code
Overview Execute Jupyter notebooks locally in VS Code while leveraging Databricks compute infrastructure. Your code runs on Databricks’ serverless compute, but you edit and manage files locally—giving you the best of both worlds: local development experience with cloud compute power. Prerequisites Setup Steps 1. Install VS Code Extension 2. Let...
Continue reading...Markmap: Convert Markdown to Interactive Mindmaps
What is Markmap? Markmap is a simple yet powerful tool that transforms markdown files into interactive, visual mindmaps. It eliminates the need for complex mindmapping software—just write markdown, and Markmap handles the rest. The result is a beautiful, interactive HTML visualization that you can share or embed. Why Use Markmap?...
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