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Apple's container: Run Linux Containers on Mac Without Docker Desktop

MacOS Containers Apple Silicon Developer Tools

Apple shipped an official container tool at WWDC 2026. Each container gets its own lightweight VM, startup is sub-second, and it pulls standard OCI images from Docker Hub. Here's how it works, how it compares to Docker, and how to share containers publicly.

Self-Host Open Notebook: Run Your Own Private NotebookLM Alternative

NotebookLM Self-Hosted AI Tools

Open Notebook is an open-source NotebookLM alternative with multi-model support, custom podcasts, and a REST API - all running on your own machine. Learn how to set it up with Docker and make it accessible from anywhere with Pinggy.

Picking the Right Hardware to Run LLMs Locally in 2026

Local LLM Self-Hosted AI Apple Silicon

A practical hardware guide for self-hosting LLMs in 2026. Compare consumer GPUs, Apple Silicon, enterprise cards, and pre-built AI workstations. Find the right setup for 7B to 405B models at every budget.

Expose a Local MCP Server with Pinggy

MCP Model Context Protocol SSH Tunnel

MCP servers run on localhost by default. Here's how to give yours a public HTTPS URL in one SSH command using Pinggy - no deploy, no infra.

How to Share a Next.js App from Localhost

Next.js Pinggy Guide

Learn how to securely host your Next.js app online using Pinggy. Step-by-step guide for running your app locally and creating secure tunnels.

SSH Reverse Tunneling

Guide SSH Reverse Tunneling

Learn SSH reverse tunneling to securely access local services from remote locations, even behind firewalls or NATs. Covers IoT control and database access.