How Building a Local AI Server Helped Me Create My First AI App
A simple breakdown of how experimenting with local AI led me to build my first AI-powered app using OpenAI, Grok, React, and Railway.
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How to Build Your Own Local AI Server Using LM Studio + SillyTavern
A step-by-step guide to running your own private AI server using LM Studio, with optional SillyTavern integration for enhanced roleplay experiences.
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From Code to 5K: My First Corporate Classic Run in City Park
A techie’s unexpected journey from behind the screen to crossing the 5K finish line and how the experience reminded me of pacing, progress, and perseverance, both in fitness and in tech.
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Taking the Leap: Why I Left My 9–5 to Build a Life I Believe In
Walking away from a 9–5 wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. I was burning out, losing time with family, and living for deadlines. So I took the leap with no backup plan, just belief. Today, I’m building something of my own with apercallc.com, reclaiming my time, and learning what freedom really means.
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Volunteering at the Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit
Volunteering at the Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit reminded me why I love tech. I reconnected with old friends, meet innovators, and helped others learn how to get better results from AI tools like Copilot.
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My Favorite Chrome Extensions (That I Built!)
A behind-the-scenes look at my top Chrome extensions: Clipboard+, MarkUpShot, and Blockme MotherFocus — built for productivity, focus, and visual clarity.
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Building the Social Trends Tracker: How Clipboard+ Helped Turn Frustration into Focus
An inside look at the creation of the Social Trends Tracker—an ambitious app concept born from curiosity, met with obstacles, and ultimately grounded by the productivity power of Clipboard+.
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Day 2 of My 90-Day Challenge: What Traffic Secrets Taught Me About Our Apps
On Day 2 of my 90-Day Challenge, I reflect on key lessons from Traffic Secrets and how they directly shape the growth strategy for Aperca’s apps, SaaS, and extensions.
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Starting My 90-Day Marketing Journey
I’m kicking off a 90-day marketing journey to grow my new Chrome/Edge extension, Blockme MotherFocus. Armed with lessons from classic books like DotCom Secrets and This Is Marketing, plus a practical roadmap covering content, community, and ads, I’m turning ideas into execution. Follow along as I share wins, lessons, and the growth of a movement around focus and productivity.
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From Fun Projects to Sharing Apps with the World
I started building apps for fun in late July. What began as a personal project is now something I want to share with others.
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