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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

LOCAL LLM

Jan AI: The Ultimate Guide to Running Your Own Local, Open-Source ChatGPT

Discover Jan, the open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs offline on your PC. We cover setup, testing, and comparison with Ollama & LM Studio.

28 June 2025

LLM

Google Launches Gemini CLI: The Open-Source AI That Wants to Conquer Your Terminal

Discover Gemini CLI, Google's new open-source AI tool for your terminal. Free, powerful with Gemini 2.5 Pro, it's a direct competitor to Claude and Cursor. Here's our analysis.

25 June 2025

LLM

Phind: The AI Search Engine For Developers That’s Actually Useful

Discover Phind, the AI search engine revolutionizing daily life for developers. Complete 2025 guide, review, tips, and comparison with Google/ChatGPT.

25 June 2025

SOFTWARE & DEVELOPMENT

Legacy System

Legacy System Modernization: The Definitive Guide to Future-Proofing Your Business

A complete guide to legacy system modernization. Learn the key strategies (Rehost, Refactor, Rebuild), benefits, costs, and how to build a successful roadmap.

5 July 2025

Glossary

What is a Legacy System? The Hidden Risks of Your Outdated Tech

Learn what a legacy system is, see real-world examples, and understand the critical security and business risks of keeping outdated technology running.

5 July 2025

Legacy System

Legacy System Maintenance vs. Modernization: The Definitive Guide

Stuck between costly legacy system maintenance and a big modernization project? Compare the costs, risks, and benefits to make the right strategic choice.

5 July 2025

HARDWARE

INTEL

SNA vs. UXA: A 2025 Guide to Intel’s 2D Acceleration on Linux

A deep dive into the SNA vs. UXA Intel graphics debate on Linux. Learn the performance differences and why the modern `modesetting` driver is now the better choice.

26 June 2025

AUDIOPHILE

Moode Audio: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Raspberry Pi into a Hi-Fi Streamer

Discover Moode Audio, the free software that turns your Raspberry Pi into a Hi-Fi streamer. Learn about installation, setup, comparisons, and more!

24 June 2025

LATEST ARTICLES

AUDIOPHILE

Moode Audio: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Raspberry Pi into a Hi-Fi Streamer

Discover Moode Audio, the free software that turns your Raspberry Pi into a Hi-Fi streamer. Learn about installation, setup, comparisons, and more!

24 June 2025

Beyond the Hype

In a world saturated with marketing and technical complexity, telling the signal from the noise has never been more challenging. At Cynic.cc, our mission is simple: to provide you with the critical insight and technical expertise needed to see beyond the surface.

Our in-depth analyses break down the strategies of tech giants, our open-source tutorials empower you with practical skills, and our coverage of AI news helps you navigate the ever-evolving digital world.