Running DeepSeek R1 on Your Own Hardware: A Quick and Easy Guide

This article provides a straightforward guide on running the large language model DeepSeek R1 on your own hardware. Using Arch Linux and the Ollama tool, the author walks the reader through installing, configuring, and running DeepSeek R1. The process requires a computer or VM with a dedicated GPU and some basic Linux knowledge. Security is emphasized; it's recommended not to run this on your main system. Ultimately, the reader can run DeepSeek R1 locally, enjoying a cloud-free, subscription-free, and data leak-free AI experience.