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Artur Poniedziałek

IT Expert & Project Manager

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Describing PDF Charts with Vision Language Models

Use Vision Language Models (VLMs) to convert PDF charts into searchable text descriptions. Build complete pipelines for chart extraction, processing, and RAG in

8th May 2026 30 min

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1st May 2026 23 min

Running Local LLMs with OpenAI-Compatible APIs

Run powerful LLMs locally using OpenAI-compatible APIs. Learn to set up LM Studio, Ollama, and vLLM servers for private, cost-free AI inference.

Hybrid Search: Combining Vector and Keyword Retrieval

Master hybrid search combining vector similarity and keyword matching. Learn BM25, Reciprocal Rank Fusion, and score merging strategies for optimal RAG retrieva

LanceDB: Lightweight Vector Database for AI Applications

Complete guide to LanceDB, a lightweight serverless vector database for AI applications. Learn indexing, querying, filtering, and best practices for RAG systems

Local Text Embeddings with Sentence Transformers — Complete Guide

Learn how to generate high-quality text embeddings locally using Sentence Transformers. Complete guide to embedding models, batch processing, and optimization f

Document Chunking Strategies for RAG Systems — Complete Guide

Master document chunking strategies for RAG systems. Learn about semantic chunking, overlapping windows, chunk size optimization, and metadata enrichment for be

PDF Data Extraction with PyMuPDF (fitz) — Complete Python Tutorial

Working with PDF documents programmatically is a common challenge in data processing, document management, and machine learning pipelines. Whether you’re building a…

16th July 2025 29 min

GPT4All vs Jan – the battle for the best desktop LLM

The landscape of artificial intelligence has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the emergence of desktop Large Language Models (LLMs). As AI technology…

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10th July 2025 13 min

Ollama like Docker for AI

Remember when Docker revolutionized how we deploy applications? Well, Ollama is doing the same thing for AI models, and it’s changing the…

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5th July 2025 18 min

Transform Photos into Embroidery Art Interactive Tool

Digital embroidery has revolutionized the way crafters and artists approach traditional needlework, creating exciting opportunities to blend photography with textile art. Whether…

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22nd June 2025 14 min

Best Open Source CRM Systems for SMEs: 9 Free Solutions

Customer Relationship Management has evolved from a luxury for enterprise corporations to an absolute necessity for businesses of all sizes. Yet, for…

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20th June 2025 14 min

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Private AI in Your Hands – Complete Guide to Offline LLM in 2025

The artificial intelligence revolution of recent years has been powered by massive language models running in the cloud. Services like ChatGPT, Claude,…

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Latest Articles

Describing PDF Charts with Vision Language Models

Running Local LLMs with OpenAI-Compatible APIs

Hybrid Search: Combining Vector and Keyword Retrieval

LanceDB: Lightweight Vector Database for AI Applications

Local Text Embeddings with Sentence Transformers — Complete Guide

Document Chunking Strategies for RAG Systems — Complete Guide

PDF Data Extraction with PyMuPDF (fitz) — Complete Python Tutorial

GPT4All vs Jan – the battle for the best desktop LLM

Ollama like Docker for AI

Transform Photos into Embroidery Art Interactive Tool

Best Open Source CRM Systems for SMEs: 9 Free Solutions

How to Build a JavaScript Shooter Game with Phaser 3: Complete Tutorial

Install llama.cpp on Windows 10 in 5 Steps

llama.cpp – The Core of the Offline Revolution

Private AI in Your Hands – Complete Guide to Offline LLM in 2025