How to Run AI on Your Own Computer: The Complete Ollama Guide

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You can run a capable AI model on the laptop you already own — no account, no subscription, no usage meter, and no data leaving your machine. Here’s how to install Ollama, pick a model that fits your memory, use agent mode, and point Claude Code at a local model without losing your skills and connectors.