The $899 Mac mini comes with 16 GB of memory, less than I'd start a new agent computer with. Buy the memory and storage you need, without overpaying or falling short.
How to find what your agents are consuming, get more work from the machine you own, and choose the right Mac, NVIDIA system, or spare computer when you need more room.
TL;DR
- Software agents now share computer resources with users, opening browsers and processes that consume memory and storage.
- Performance issues can arise from agents leaving servers open or resource-intensive jobs running.
- Solutions involve checking agent activity, setting up automatic agent termination, scheduling demanding tasks, and using a secondary computer for background processes.
- The article offers guidance on machine management, cost comparison, and setup for various tools like Ollama, LM Studio, Docker Desktop, and Tailscale.