NotebookLM is already one of the best tools I’ve used for research and learning. It’s source-grounded and forces you to engage with your materials instead of letting an AI carry you through the work.

LM Studio has been my go-to app for running local LLMs since I discovered it. It's easy to use, the UI is well-polished, and you can have any AI model up and running in a matter of a few clicks — even ...