macOS

All my posts about various macOS technologies

42 posts

macOS posts from using Apple machines as a daily platform for automation, containers, development, music workflows, and local AI experiments. Expect Homebrew, shell setup, Docker and Podman on Macs, Python environments, dotfiles, and the occasional note from rebuilding the toolbox after another OS upgrade.

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29 Mar 202417 min read

Running LLMs locally with Ollama

A step-by-step guide to installing Ollama on macOS and running large language models like llama2 and Mistral entirely offline. Learn how to interact with the models via chat, API, and even remotely using ngrok.

14 Jun 20237 min read

Revisting Podman

Delve into the exciting features and benefits of Podman, a powerful alternative to traditional container technologies.

28 Dec 20213 min read

Ansible setup with Azure on a new Mac

Learn how to set up Ansible with Azure on a new Mac, addressing common issues with cryptography and module dependencies.

4 Dec 20214 min read

VSCode + Bicep on an M1 Mac

Learn how to run Bicep on an M1 Mac using VSCode, addressing the .Net 5.0 runtime issue with Rosetta 2 and Homebrew.

30 Oct 20213 min read

Managing Python on macOS Monterey

Just installed macOS Monterey and Python on my MacBook Pro! Easy peasy with pyenv. Check out my experience!

12 Sept 202110 min read

Running Podman on macOS

Discover how to run Podman on macOS using a virtual machine, enabling Docker compatibility and container management.

5 Sept 202114 min read

Docker Desktop Alternatives for macOS

Explore Docker Desktop alternatives for macOS: Lima, Rancher Desktop, and Minikube offer containerization and Kubernetes clustering solutions.

10 Jan 20213 min read

Managing Python on macOS Big Sur

Upgrade Python on macOS Big Sur using pyenv. Install Python 3.9.1 and update pip for smoother management.

28 Dec 20204 min read

Ansible, Azure and macOS Big Sur

Moving to Docker to run Ansible on macOS Big Sur