Exploring the Future of AI, DevOps & Embedded Systems

Welcome to the Caplaz Blog, your exclusive backstage pass to the exciting worlds of Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, and embedded systems projects. Delve into the cutting edge where we explore everything from containerization on resource-constrained tiny boards to the fascinating challenge of running Large Language Models (LLMs) in unconventional environments. Discover practical insights into experimentation, automation, and the art of command-line sorcery, all fueled by a healthy dose of caffeine-induced creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a curious enthusiast, find in-depth articles, tutorials, and thought leadership on machine learning, cloud computing, CI/CD pipelines, IoT development, edge computing, and the latest tech trends shaping the future of software development and hardware integration. Join our community to unlock the secrets behind building innovative solutions and mastering the tools of the trade.
All About AI
- Generating Video with AI — Locally: The Next Frontier Is Already HereJust when we thought AI-generated text and images were wild enough, we’re now entering a new chapter: text-to-video generation. But here’s the twist — it’s no longer just a cloud-only, GPU-farm kind of thing. We’re starting to see early tools that can run locally, on your own machine, turning short prompts or still images into motion. This is more than a novelty — it’s a foundational shift in creative tooling. And while it’s still early days, some of the results are jaw-dropping. In this post, I’ll walk you through the tools pushing this frontier, what they’re good at, and what we know so… Read more: Generating Video with AI — Locally: The Next Frontier Is Already Here
- The 5 Best Free AI Image Generators (2025)AI image generation is no longer a sci-fi fantasy—it’s a powerful creative tool that anyone can use right from their browser, no fancy GPU or wizard hat required. Whether you’re a designer looking for inspo, a meme lord trying to make the next viral banger, or just someone who wants to see what a “dragon eating spaghetti in Times Square” looks like (we’ve all been there), these free tools can get you started. 🔗 If you’re new to prompting, check out this post about how to write better prompts before diving in! Now let’s break down the top 5 free tools to generate… Read more: The 5 Best Free AI Image Generators (2025)
- From Words to Art: How to Craft Perfect Text-to-Image Prompts🎯 Mastering the Art of AI Image Prompts: The Definitive Guide Text-to-image models are like genies with graphic tablets. But to get that perfect wish granted—be it a neon raccoon in a cyberpunk alley or a Renaissance-style cheeseburger portrait—you need to speak their language: the prompt. This guide is a follow-up to my intro to AI prompting post, and it’s your decoder ring for visual generation. Let’s dive deep into the art of crafting image prompts that actually deliver what you imagine (and maybe surprise you in delightful ways too). 📏 Best Practices for Writing Text-to-Image Prompts If you’ve ever typed… Read more: From Words to Art: How to Craft Perfect Text-to-Image Prompts
- Intro to Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Full Power of LLMs🧠 The Power of Language Models (and Why Prompts Engineering Matter) Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini aren’t magic, but they’re pretty close. They can write essays, debug code, summarize research, translate across languages, and even reason through logic puzzles. But here’s the catch: you only get great results if you know how to ask. That’s where prompt engineering comes in. Prompt engineering is the art (and science) of crafting inputs to get the outputs you want. It’s a new kind of interface design — but instead of buttons and menus, you’re designing conversations with a model trained on half… Read more: Intro to Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Full Power of LLMs
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Buzz and the Brilliance of AIAI, short for artificial intelligence, is one of the most exciting (and confusing) revolutions of our time. It’s suddenly everywhere: writing emails, chatting with you, creating art, even making business decisions. But what is it really? And how did we get here? Let’s break it all down — clearly, simply, and with a few laughs along the way, all while offering a beginner guide to AI that makes it easy to understand! 🕰️ A Brief History of AI (a very abridged timeline) 🧠 Buzzword Breakdown: Let’s Actually Understand These 🤖 AI (Artificial Intelligence) Artificial Intelligence is the big umbrella term, the dream… Read more: A Beginner’s Guide to the Buzz and the Brilliance of AI
NVIDIA Jetson Nano
- Jetson Nano Kubernetes Kernel GuideBuild a Custom Kernel for Modern K8s Support 🚀 Unlock Full Kubernetes Support on Jetson Nano The NVIDIA Jetson Nano is a powerful and compact… Read more: Jetson Nano Kubernetes Kernel Guide
- Running llama.cpp on the Jetson NanoSo you’ve built GCC 8.5, survived the make -j6 wait, and now you’re eyeing llama.cpp like it’s your ticket to local AI greatness on a $99 dev board.With a… Read more: Running llama.cpp on the Jetson Nano
- Compiling GCC 8.5 on Jetson NanoLet’s be real: working with CUDA 10.2 on the Jetson Nano is like trying to install Photoshop on a potato. It can work — but only if… Read more: Compiling GCC 8.5 on Jetson Nano
- Updating Python on Your Jetson Nano Like a ProSo, you’ve dusted off your trusty Jetson Nano, a noble edge AI companion from yesteryear — and you’re ready to teach it some new tricks.… Read more: Updating Python on Your Jetson Nano Like a Pro
- Jetson Nano Developer KitThe NVIDIA Jetson Nano has become one of the most beloved development boards in the maker and robotics communities — and for good reason. It… Read more: Jetson Nano Developer Kit
Homelab Kubernetes & Containers
- How to Run Kubernetes on Jetson Nano with Talos LinuxRunning Kubernetes on the NVIDIA Jetson Nano with Talos Linux is possible thanks to an official Talos image—but there’s a catch: it doesn’t support the… Read more: How to Run Kubernetes on Jetson Nano with Talos Linux
- Running Kubernetes with Talos on Bare MetalSometimes you just want to run Kubernetes without babysitting an OS. No patching weird daemons. No apt upgraderoulette. No mystery errors after installing a “helpful” package… Read more: Running Kubernetes with Talos on Bare Metal