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Let's run a spatial join and gather at Eastwood's Grill and Lounge for weGIS's Spring Mixer!
There's no theme and no stakes, just some drinks and a good time. 🌎🍻Please be aware that all attendees will be responsible for their own tabs.
Please RSVP so we can keep the location updated with numbers.
📆 May 20th
🕦 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍Eastwood's Grill & Lounge (63 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events -
In this session of LUG, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands
Whether you're a more experienced user or just getting started, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI)
What to Bring:
If you'd like to follow along, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you'll need.📆 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP atwww.hackf.org/events
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge -
In this session of LUG, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands
Whether you're a more experienced user or just getting started, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI)
What to Bring:
If you'd like to follow along, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you'll need.📆 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP atwww.hackf.org/events
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge -
This month, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party...drop-in style!
Come on out even if you're already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts.
📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕦 10am-2pm (drop in any time)
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Suite 210)
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge -
This month, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party...drop-in style!
Come on out even if you're already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts.
📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕦 10am-2pm (drop in any time)
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Suite 210)
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge -
Come join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!
This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!
Hope to see you all there!
📆 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual Event via Discord
🎟️ Discord link at hackf.org/events -
Come join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!
This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!
Hope to see you all there!
📆 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual Event via Discord
🎟️ Discord link at hackf.org/events -
September 18-21, 2025, Hackforge was proud to set up shop in the Art-Windsor Essex (AWE) Studio for a DIY Light Up Pendant Workshop. The workshop was part of the AWE at Night: Night Light Festival. Armed with instruction booklets, video instructions, and many small parts, Hackforge hosted roughly 380 people over 3 days. Attendees learned about basic electronics and circuits.
Click the links featured in post to learn more!
https://www.hackf.org/news/diy-led-pendant-video-instructions/
https://www.hackf.org/news/build-your-own-led-pendant-at-home/
#led #diy #pendant #hackforge -
Open Data is any data that is openly available for anyone to use. It's not hidden behind a paywall, and is licensed so that others are allowed to use it with few (if any) restrictions. It provides free, machine-readable datasets for research, innovation, and transparency, often covering fields like health, technology, and science. Examples: academic analysis, policy development, and evidence-based research.
open data examples: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases
#data #opensource #world #databases #hackforge -
Hackforge is excited for WIFF! to return this fall! This annual celebration of films that explore languages, cultures, themes, and stories that we might not find in the mainstream.
We here at Hackforge are suckers for data. Show times and film synopses are interesting, but we wanted to know how many countries contributed films, how many different languages films were presented in, and the total runtime of the festival!
Learn More here: https://www.hackf.org/news/wiff-screening-data/
#wiff #sql #data #flims #database #hackforge -
Hackforge is excited for WIFF! to return this fall! This annual celebration of films that explore languages, cultures, themes, and stories that we might not find in the mainstream.
We here at Hackforge are suckers for data. Show times and film synopses are interesting, but we wanted to know how many countries contributed films, how many different languages films were presented in, and the total runtime of the festival!
Learn More here: https://www.hackf.org/news/wiff-screening-data/
#wiff #sql #data #flims #database #hackforge -
Hackforge is excited for WIFF! to return this fall! This annual celebration of films that explore languages, cultures, themes, and stories that we might not find in the mainstream.
We here at Hackforge are suckers for data. Show times and film synopses are interesting, but we wanted to know how many countries contributed films, how many different languages films were presented in, and the total runtime of the festival!
Learn More here: https://www.hackf.org/news/wiff-screening-data/
#wiff #sql #data #flims #database #hackforge -
Join us at the Windsor Regional Science Technology and Engineering fair hosted by University of Windsor today!
#science #technology #fair #hackforge -
If you’re like most households in 2026, there’s probably a box or two of old tech gathering dust. Here at Hackforge, we often receive generous offers of old equipment from community members. We love doing the following:
Hard drive wiping and data sanitation
Installing Linux and open-source software
Hardware maintenance and diagnostics
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.hackf.org/news/reduce-reuse-reboot-our-partnership-with-computers-for-kids/
#windsor #hackforge #computers #kids #tech -
Details here: https://ncc-cnc.ca/ctfseries/#:~:text=Winners-,National%20Final,-June%2017%2C%202026
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🚩 Calling all cybersecurity students! The Mastercard CTF Series, presented by the National Cybersecurity Consortium, is a national competition where Canadian post-secondary students compete in ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, and more.Regional events are happening across the country, with top teams earning a spot at the National Final on June 17, 2026 in Montréal.
Hackforge is proud to support opportunities like this for our local tech community. If you're a student in Windsor-Essex, this one's for you. 💻
Details + registration: https://ncc-cnc.ca/ctfseries/#:~:text=Winners-,National%20Final,-June%2017%2C%202026
|🚩 Canadian post-secondary students — the Mastercard CTF Series is on! Compete in ethical hacking, cryptography & digital forensics. Regional events lead to a National Final on June 17 in Montréal. Hackforge cheering on our Windsor-Essex folks! Details: https://ncc-cnc.ca/ctfseries/#:~:text=Winners-,National%20Final,-June%2017%2C%202026
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The Global Game Jam is an event where participants create their own games based on a theme that the GGJ Organization chooses. Participants have one week to work on their game and submit it. in 2026, Hackforgers submitted a record breaking 12 games!
Here are the awesome and super cool games all the participants at Hackforge made for the 2026 Mask theme https://globalgamejam.org/group/31077/games
#hackforge #globalgamejam #masks #2026 #windsor -
Are you a Chess enthusiast? Chess.com is hosting the Judit Polgar vs The World chess event.
It starts starts Feb 6 2026 and ends Mar 31 2026.Learn More & Enter at this link to join Mackenzie, Hackforge's volunteer Mastadon champion in participating!
The World will be playing with black pieces while Judit Polgar plays with white pieces.
https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-judit-vs-the-world-2026
#chess #champion #legendary #grandmaster #hackforge -
🎉 Celebrate the end of #GGJ2026 at the Hackforge Global Game Jam Closing Party! Polish and submit your game, then stick around for a 5PM show & tell to see what everyone created. Feb 1, 2PM, Hybrid
More Info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
#GGJ2026 #Hackforge #WindsorTech #WindsorEvents -
🎮 Kick off Global Game Jam 2026 with us! Join Hackforge in person or on Discord to watch the keynote, reveal the theme, form teams, ask questions, and get jam-ready. New or veteran jammers welcome: solo or team! Jan 26, 6–8 PM. RSVP at hackf.org/events
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Global Game Jam 2026 is happening soon, and Hackforge's registrations are steadily ticking up!
If you want to contribute to the event without the stress that comes with building your own game, consider volunteering as a mentor! This is an important role that helps our jammers to complete their games in only a week.
Mentors can help out by being available to answer questions or offer advice either in-person or online. Visit the form linked below for more details and to submit your name.
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ2026 #WindsorTech #WindsorEvents #Hackforge -
🐧 This month’s LUG meetup dives into ZFS! Learn the basics of the Zettabyte File System, explore features like compression, redundancy & encryption, and discuss the pros/cons of using ZFS as a root file system.
Jan 22, 7–9 PM. Hybrid @ Hackforge HQ & Zoom. -
If you're a fan of Spotify wrapped (but OpenStreetMap style), you might like to see an animated overview of your annual OSM contributions!
Osmwrapped: https://osmwrapped.com/
Hackforge has a very active OSM Interest Group. Stay posted to our socials and website for future events (or include event info/link if one is already up). Please join us if you have interest in OSM and mapping. #Hackforge #WindsorTech #OpenStreetMap -
Map Roulette(https://maproulette.org) is a super cool OSM tool. Check out our video of Lauren from Hackforge exploring MapRoulette with OpenStreetMap API.
Exploring MapRoulette with OpenStreetMap https://youtu.be/sBnOh09-s34?si=_gaCjs2BFphLJA4aWhat it does: This website lets you contribute to the world map and offers challenges to test your skills
If you're interested, join our OSM group in Hackforge's Discord https://discord.gg/dStjhZHXFd -
Check out our cool app Windsor Essex Cycling v6 for OpenStreetMap. Windsor Essex Cycling helps people find bike routes here in Windsor. If you're interested in OSM or more OSM based tools, join us for monthly OSM interest group meetings.
To see all upcoming events, please visit www.hackf.org/events
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Linux graphics display servers X11 and Wayland are both awesome! If you're looking for a graphics display server, X11 is best for older machines and displays, while Wayland is best for newer machines. Which do you like to use and why is that? Are there others that should be on this list?
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Hey everybody we’re back on Mastodon!
Hackforge is focused on bringing together the tech community in Windsor.
This page will be run by a super awesome volunteer named Mackenzie. You can follow us here and feel free to follow him at 🐘Mstdn Kenz Stewart https://mstdn.ca/@monkeybean12 -
Today we had an on-location playtest of our #GlobalGameJam submission at #Hackforge.
Our party card game Chemical Chaos! was a big hit!!
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Happening Now:
Working with (Canadian) Census data. A talk by Windsor Ontario's #Hackforge usergroup. Slots open and free.