LM Studio

Run local LLMs like gpt-oss, Qwen3, Gemma3, DeepSeek and many more on your computer, privately and for free.


LM Studio is the app I now use for running local LLMs.[^1] In LM Studio I mainly use gemma‑3‑12b, mostly for alt‑text generation, and the gpt‑oss‑20b model. Both run fine on my Mac equipped with 32 GB of RAM.

Screenshot Homepage LM Studio (2025-11-09)

lmstudio.ai/

[^1]: I switched from Ollama because LM Studio is much more versatile, and I don’t get their β€œsign‑up, log‑in, and run remote LLMs” options for a software that was designed for offline usage.

Print and Play - Dungeon Pages

In the latest Hiro report, I read about an app called Roll N' Write for iPadOS. I had never heard about these print and play games and was wondering what they were about. I found the idea compelling, although I’m not a big RPG guy. I’ve downloaded the app, which looks decent, but as I am not a heavy iPad and Apple Pencil user anymore, I was more interested in the paper version. Especially because I recently found joy using pen and paper for some things in my life. The app’s screenshots featured Dungeon Pages. Right now you can get the core set for free on this Kickstarter page. So, I’ve printed a dice tray, bought some normal dice, and laminated some sheets. I still have to defeat my first boss dungeon - the game is quite hard. I had lots of fun playing it whenever I felt I could waste some time doom scrolling through the socials. I haven’t gone down the rabbit hole of this whole new universe yet, but I think I might try 52 Realms next.

A detailed look at a character sheet from a print and play role-playing game, Zaffinn. Featuring stats, abilities, etc. On top a dice tray with six dice - three white, three black.

TIL that you can’t connect to your Fujifilm camera with your iPhone via its local wifi if you have a VPN service running in the background πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. So, don’t blame the camera, blame yourself.

Today was a good day to shoot the moon. It looks a bit like a melon.

Full moon against a dark sky.

Yesterday, we had a pretty impressive sunrise.

A dramatic sunset with streaks of pink and red clouds dominating the sky. Silhouetted rooftops are visible along the horizon.

Here We Go!

A black and white photograph of a narrow cobblestone passageway lined with tiled walls and overhead lighting. A person wearing a hooded jacket is walking away from the camera. To the right, there's a large sign with the words

Finished reading: MΓ€nner, die die Welt verbrennen by Christian StΓΆcker πŸ“š

Berlin

A modern urban scene with a tall, thin pole casting a long shadow across a wide plaza. The sun is directly behind the pole, creating a halo effect. On the left, silhouetted people are walking and pulling suitcases. To the right, a tall, glass-paneled building reflects the sky, with its geometric design adding visual interest. A construction crane and city buildings are visible in the background. The sky is partly cloudy, enhancing the dramatic lighting.

LEGO 72046

I am extremely impressed with the LEGO Game Boy set. The build technique is outstanding. There are only two stickers and it looks absolutely brilliant. I am glad I made an exception to my β€œno new LEGO sets” rule.

A shelf displaying various handheld gaming devices and cartridges. There are several Game Boys (DMG, Color), a Modretro Chromatic and an Analogue Pocket. Cartridges are neatly arranged, with one prominently featuring "Donkeykong Land" game in a yellow case inside an Epilogue GP Operator. A yellow handheld console with a crank is also visible, a Playdate device.
Family Plan review: Nice idea, but the dull action bored me pretty quickly. Rating: Decent

Migration is not a Crime

Street art on a textured wall shows a figure of a bear wearing a coat and hat, holding a suitcase. The text above and below reads

Parasite (2019) movie review: disturbing but very good

Finished reading: Auf See by Theresia Enzensberger πŸ“š

Skyscraper (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

Tall modern buildings against a clear blue sky. The central skyscraper has a distinctive overhanging section near the top, casting a bright silhouette with the sun positioned directly behind it. Surrounding the buildings are several trees, and there’s a curved, glass-covered structure on the right. Shadows create contrasting patterns on the ground.

Notebook Navigator

Modern file explorer for Obsidian
Full keyboard navigation. Dual-pane layout. Mobile optimized.

Notebook Navigator is a truly great plugin for one of my favorite apps, Obsidian.

Screenshot Homepage Notebook Navigator (2025-09-20)

notebooknavigator.com/

Wolfs (2024) review: obvious plot holes and a little too close to slapstick

Dieter Rams. Ein Stilraum / Museum Angewandte Kunst

A vintage BRAUN reel-to-reel tape recorder with two visible spools is displayed against a plain background. Designed by Dieter Rams.

Boat β›΅

Gorch Fock