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How to Run AI On Your Own Computer Privately and for Free
Dave Waring, BrainDrive co-creator, guides you from the very first download to owning a fully private AI system in under 20 minutes.
Host it yourself. Keep your conversations private. Pay nothing in monthly fees. This beginner-friendly ebook shows exactly how to install BrainDrive, run open-source models with Ollama, customize the interface, and stay in complete control of your data.
Inside you will:
- Spin up a BrainDrive that looks like ChatGPT without surrendering your data.
- Download open-source models with Ollama and chat entirely offline whenever you choose.
- Use personas, custom pages, and plugins to tailor BrainDrive to your workflows.
- Decide when (and when not) to connect hosted models through APIs on your terms.
“We built BrainDrive so regular people could own AI, not rent it from Big Tech. This guide gives you the keys.” — Dave Waring
What you need before you start
- Laptop or desktop (Mac, Windows, or Linux)
- At least 8GB of RAM
- 10-20GB of free storage space
- 20 minutes to follow along
- No technical experience required
Own It All
BrainDrive runs on hardware you control. Prompts, documents, and chat history never leave your machine.
Ditch the Fees
Stop renting access from platforms that raise prices and rewrite policies. BrainDrive is MIT licensed and free.
Beginner Friendly
Plain-English explanations, humor, and zero jargon. The entire setup clocks in at about 20 minutes.