tech-odyssey.hashnode.devThe Rise of the Personal AI Agent: Why I’m Moving to OpenClawThe world of AI is shifting rapidly. For a long time, we have been used to standard chatbots, tools that sit in a browser tab and wait for us to type something before they offer a response. But the landscape is evolving toward AI agents. These aren't...6d ago·4 min read
tech-odyssey.hashnode.devThe Hidden Door: Your Guide to Tunneling Tools in a Closed-Network WorldSubtitle: Moving Beyond Localhost Without Unlocking Your Firewall Every developer knows the quiet satisfaction of seeing their project run perfectly on localhost. The application hums, the API responds, and the interface looks just right. Then comes ...Feb 4·5 min read
tech-odyssey.hashnode.devRemote Automation Made Easy: Self-Hosting Node-RED with PinggyThe beauty of the modern internet is that you do not need a massive server farm to build something powerful. If you have a computer and a bit of curiosity, you can create a sophisticated automation hub right from your desk. Node-RED has become the go...Feb 2·4 min read
tech-odyssey.hashnode.devNgrok Alternatives in 2026: 10 Tools for Sharing Localhost SecurelyDeveloping tools for local development often involves sharing a running application or service with others over the internet, whether for testing webhooks, showing progress to a client, or debugging issues remotely. Ngrok has long been a go-to soluti...Jan 30·5 min read
tech-odyssey.hashnode.devThe State of Local AI: Top Tools and Models for 2026The landscape of artificial intelligence has shifted significantly over the last year. While cloud-based services dominated the early days of the AI boom, 2026 has become the year of local sovereignty. The ability to run sophisticated Large Language ...Jan 30·4 min read