How to check your RAM and the free apps (Jan, Ollama) to run local models
alex_verem · x · 2026-11-09
A follow-up to the local LLM guide with the practical entry points:
- Check RAM: Mac via About This Mac → Memory; Windows via Settings → System → About → Installed RAM
- Runner apps: Jan (open-source ChatGPT replacement, 45.5k GitHub stars, 7M+ downloads) and Ollama, both free and running models fully offline.
Related event: Pick Local AI Models by RAM to Cut Subscription Costs(2 posts)→
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