NexTool W4 Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench Multi-Tool

NexTool has a history of interesting adjustable wrench multi-tools, from the pliers-less W1 to the pliers-equipped W2, and a third non-W model. Now, fresh off the factory line (as of April 2025), comes the W4. This isn’t just another multi-tool; it’s a statement piece, a testament to NexTool’s commitment to innovation. Unlike many brands that simply imitate the Leatherman formula, Next Tool carves its own path, often incorporating special features like their Flagship Pro’s exceptional scissors and the Gemini’s novel electric bit driver. With the W4, that special feature is, of course, the ratcheting adjustable wrench.

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Customizing LLMs: Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning

Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning or PEFT is a more efficient approach to adapting large language models (LLMs) compared to traditional full fine-tuning. Instead of modifying the entire model, PEFT focuses on fine-tuning only a small subset of the model’s parameters, making it less resource-intensive. This allows for faster adaptation to specific tasks while maintaining most of the pre-trained knowledge of the model, offering a cost-effective solution for improving performance on specialized tasks.

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