The LaunchMy.ai blog

Plain-English guides to launching and owning your own private AI assistant — written for people who would rather not touch a terminal.

• How to Set Up a Private AI Assistant for Your Law Firm (Without a Tech Team)

  A practical, non-technical guide to launching a private AI assistant for your law firm to keep confidential client matters on a server you own.

  James Ballard · July 18, 2026

• Introducing BYOD: Bring Your Own Device and Keep Full Ownership of Your AI Assistant

  Announcing new BYOD options at LaunchMy.ai. Bring your own device, keep full ownership, and let Dex handle the hard parts.

  James Ballard · July 16, 2026

• How to Set Up a Private AI Assistant for Your Accounting Firm (Without Risking Client Data)

  A non-technical guide for accountants and bookkeepers to run a private AI assistant on a server you own, keeping client financial data in your control.

  James Ballard · July 15, 2026

• How a Solo Therapist Can Set Up a Private AI Assistant to Protect Client Notes

  A practical, non-technical guide to launching a private AI assistant you own so a solo counseling practice can keep client notes off shared platforms.

  James Ballard · July 13, 2026

• How to Move From ChatGPT to Your Own Private AI Assistant (Without Touching a Terminal)

  A non-technical, step-by-step guide to switching from ChatGPT to a private AI assistant you own — where your data stays yours.

  James Ballard · July 8, 2026

• How to Keep Your Private AI Assistant Running Without Touching a Terminal

  No Linux, no command line. Learn how a private AI assistant stays healthy on your own server—handled for you by Dex, so you never touch a terminal.

  James Ballard · July 3, 2026

• How to Set Up a Private AI Assistant for Client Confidentiality (No IT Team Required)

  A practical guide for professionals on running a private AI assistant that respects client confidentiality—no IT department, no Linux, no jargon.

  James Ballard · July 1, 2026

• How to Set Up a Private AI Assistant for Your Family (No Tech Skills Needed)

  A plain-English guide to giving your whole family a private AI assistant you own—no Linux, no coding, no command line required.

  James Ballard · June 29, 2026

• How Much Does It Really Cost to Set Up Your Own Private AI Assistant Per Month?

  A clear, honest breakdown of the real monthly cost of running your own private AI assistant — including the parts most pages leave out.

  James Ballard · June 26, 2026

• How Busy Professionals Can Get a Private AI Assistant — Without Writing a Line of Code

  Want a private AI assistant but can't code? Here's how busy professionals can launch one they fully own — no Linux, no terminal, no jargon.

  James Ballard · June 20, 2026

• You Don't Need a Mac Mini Army to Run Your Home With a Personal AI Assistant

  Inspired by viral stories of home-run AI agents? Here's how non-techies can get a personal AI assistant for daily life—no coding or servers.

  James Ballard · June 18, 2026

• Is a Private AI Assistant Worth It for a Small Business? An Honest Breakdown

  A clear, honest look at whether a private AI assistant pays off for small businesses—real costs, benefits, and who it actually suits.

  James Ballard · June 16, 2026