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Choose a private AI modelOne private AI model picked for your computer, tested on your own tasks.7 min
Write prompts that work on private AIA tested, saved prompt for one regular task that private AI gets right every time.5 min
Check if your computer can run private AIA clear yes or no on running private AI, and which model size to try first.6 min

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Install private AI on your computerA private AI chat running on your own computer, tested with your internet switched off.8 min
Ask questions about your own documents privatelyAnswers from your own files, each pointing to the document it came from, without uploading anything.7 min
Use AI with customer data safelyA one-page rule sheet saying what customer information can go into which AI tool.7 min
Draft emails and posts offlineA saved writing setup that turns rough notes into emails and posts on your own computer, even offline.5 min
Get better answers from private AIPrivate AI answers that are quick enough and good enough for everyday work.6 min

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