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Tutorials, comparisons, and resources about AI assistants, self-hosting, and automation. No fluff, just practical guides.
Featured Articles
OpenClaw Costs $700/Month? No, You're Doing It Wrong
Articles warn about astronomical OpenClaw bills. They're missing the obvious fix: use your existing Claude or ChatGPT subscription instead of pay-as-you-go API.
Mac Mini AI Server Setup with OpenClaw
Run your personal AI assistant 24/7 on a Mac Mini. Complete setup guide for OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and MoltBot.
Coolify Tutorial: Self-Host Like Heroku for Free
Deploy any app with Coolify, the open-source Heroku alternative. Complete setup guide with Docker and SSL.
Claude vs ChatGPT 2026: Honest Comparison
An unbiased comparison of Claude and ChatGPT. Which AI is better for your use case? Pricing, features, and real-world tests.
How to Use ChatGPT on WhatsApp (Self-Hosted Guide)
Run ChatGPT or Claude on WhatsApp with Baileys. Complete self-hosted setup guide with code examples and deployment options.
Self-Hosted AI Assistant: Complete Channel Guide
Compare all options for self-hosting an AI assistant: WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Slack, iMessage, Signal, and more.
Free AI Chatbot: 12 Options Compared (2026)
Honest comparison of free AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and self-hosted options. Limits and catches explained.
All Articles
OpenClaw Costs $700/Month? No, You're Doing It Wrong
Articles warn about astronomical OpenClaw bills. They're missing the obvious fix: use your existing Claude or ChatGPT subscription instead of pay-as-you-go API.
Mac Mini AI Server Setup with OpenClaw
Run your personal AI assistant 24/7 on a Mac Mini. Complete setup guide for OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and MoltBot.
Coolify Tutorial: Self-Host Like Heroku for Free
Deploy any app with Coolify, the open-source Heroku alternative. Complete setup guide with Docker and SSL.
Claude vs ChatGPT 2026: Honest Comparison
An unbiased comparison of Claude and ChatGPT. Which AI is better for your use case? Pricing, features, and real-world tests.
How to Make a Discord Bot with AI (Claude/GPT)
Build an intelligent Discord bot powered by Claude or GPT-4. Step-by-step tutorial with full code examples, rate limiting, and deployment options.
50 AI Tools You Didn't Know Existed (2026 Directory)
A curated list of 50 hidden AI tools for productivity, coding, writing, and automation. Updated for 2026.
Puppeteer + AI: Build Smart Browser Automation
Combine Puppeteer with Claude or GPT to create intelligent browser automation. Extract data, fill forms, navigate sites.
5 Vercel Alternatives for Self-Hosting (Free & Paid)
Deploy your apps without Vercel. Compare Coolify, Railway, Fly.io, Render, and CapRover for self-hosting.
ChromaDB Tutorial: Vector Database for AI Apps
Learn to use ChromaDB for semantic search and RAG applications. Complete beginner-friendly tutorial.