Windsor Hackforge

Leap Year Board Game Night
2024-02-29 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥In-person Only

We’ve decided to make the most of the extra day, and will be spending the evening of February 29th playing board games!

Feel free to bring your favourite(s), and we’ll set up several small groups or one big one – whatever suits us best! There is no cost to attend, but this is a 16+ event. Come anytime between 5 and 8pm (we might go later, too! All depends on how many people we have and how many games we end up playing). See you then!

OSM Windsor-Essex: Map Night
2024-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ, (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid

Join OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex for a night of collaborative mapping! Whether you’re an experienced OSM contributor or looking to make your first edit, we’d love to have you join us.

This is a casual event where folks can ask questions, try new editing platforms, and connect with other mappers in the area. No cost to join, and no experience is necessary!

Register to join online.

Linux Systemd & Podman Quadlet Workshop
2024-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ, (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥In-person Only

Welcome to the First Meetup of the Year: Linux Systemd & Podman Quadlet Workshop!

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with the inaugural meetup of the Hackforge Linux User Group! Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey into the basics of systemd and the exciting world of Podman Quadlet, all through engaging hands-on activities.

Event Details:

Date: Monday February 12th, 2024

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Location: 300 Ouellette Ave, Unity 210 Windsor, Ontario N9A 7B4

Agenda:

Understanding systemd Basics: Delve into the basics of systemd services, the cornerstone of modern Linux init systems.

Introduction to Podman Quadlet: Explore the innovative features of Podman Quadlet, a versatile tool for managing containers as systemd services.

Follow Along with openSUSE Tumbleweed or Compatible Distros:

For those eager to participate hands-on, we recommend configuring a virtual machine (VM) using openSUSE Tumbleweed. Equipped with the latest version of Podman, this setup ensures seamless synchronization with our workshop content. Alternatively, any distribution featuring Podman version `4.8.3` or higher will also be compatible for following along.

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Don’t hesitate to contact Randy via the Hackforge Discord if you need any help setting up your VM. He’s here to assist you every step of the way and ensure you’re fully prepared for the workshop ahead.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of our inaugural meetup of the year and connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your Linux journey, there’s something for everyone at our workshop.

Open Data Pub Night
2024-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥In-person Only

Windsor Hackforge and the Canadian Open Data Society (CODS) are holding a casual get-together at Craftheads Brewing on Friday, February 9th.

CODS is a national collective of open data supporters who strive to promote and support relevant initiatives across the country. As part of their mission to broaden public discourse on Open Data, they’re working with Hackforge to present this meetup.

Attendees can expect semi-structured conversation related to the role open data plays in the Canadian tech ecosystem, information on CODS and their mission, and the opportunity to converse with data professionals. Refreshments will be available to purchase from the bar.

Where: Craftheads Brewing (89 University Ave W, SE corner of University and Pelissier)

When: Friday, February 9th, 6 – 8 pm

Please note that this is an 19+, in-person only event

Backups are overrated: Unveiling the Truth that Restores Matter Most in our AWS Universe
2024-02-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ, (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid

Join us for an electrifying AWS User Group Meetup where I’ll guide you through the uncharted territories of AWS Backup. In just 30 minutes, I’ll unravel the secrets to go from zero to AWS Backup hero, delving into the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of data protection. Brace yourselves as we demystify AWS Backup. But here’s the twist – we’re flipping the script and boldly declaring that in the realm of backups, only restores truly matter.🔗Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOmupz8iGtLOz9-DZDWLe6E8NaUYDOHH#/registration

Border City Data: Windsor Pizza Map
2024-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻Hybrid

At what physical location in Windsor is one furthest from a pizza joint? This is a very important question that must be solved. And Doug Sartori has the method!

Stop by or tune in for this practical tutorial on gathering and using geodata. We’ll start out with where to source location data for all of the city’s pizza parlours, and will then turn that into a map that can be used to find our most abundant chain, the average distance between pizzerias, and more!

This is a free, hybrid event, and all are welcome!

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOuhrj0qGNUja9TZmsJ44CXntXJak1pm

Global Game Jam 2024
2024-01-22 15:00 - 2024-01-28 14:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻Hybrid

The goal of Global Game Jam is to bring people together to create video games or non-digital games, like board or card games. Participants, also known as jammers, work together to rapidly prototype game designs and hopefully create inspiring new ideas that contribute to the growth of the games industry. All Global Game Jam sites share a common theme. Please note: Global Game Jam is not a competition.

This year Hackforge is participating as a site host! This means we’ll be providing game building mentorship, help navigating the signup and upload process, and a place to work. We’re offering a hybrid site, meaning folks can join us in-person at Hackforge HQ at designated times, or virtually via video and text chat on Discord.

To participate, register as a Jammer here:

https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2024/windsor-hackforge-ggj-2024

Our event schedule is as follows:

Jam Kickoff (Keynote Presentation, account setup, etc): Monday, January 22nd, 8 – 10pm (VIRTUAL ONLY)

Jam Site Open (work collaboratively, get assistance, socialize, etc): Tuesday, January 23rd, 4 – 8pm / Wednesday, January 24th, 4 – 8pm / Thursday, January 25th, 4 – 8pm

Jam Closing (complete, submit, and present games): Sunday, January 28th, 12 – 7pm

If joining us in-person, please bring any materials and equipment you need to create your game with you. This could be crafting supplies (if creating a board game), or computer equipment. We have power bars and extension cords available.

More information about GGJ: https://globalgamejam.org/

Useful resources for participants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQf5zjvJHEB40xYhTiFo9GzNYUBt8iAw8vzPu2Oy354/edit?usp=sharing

Hackforge Discord: https://discord.gg/jprF2s2V6h

OSM Windsor-Essex Meetup
2024-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ, (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid

For this month’s meetup we’re keeping things casual. Tune in or stop by Hackforge HQ for discussions and tutorials on OpenStreetMap. We’ll take a look at contributor tools, projects that are based on OSM data, and the current state of Windsor’s data.

This event is beginner friendly and a great way to get started with community mapping. If you’re interested in city planning, geodata, citizen science, or maps, join us! Everyone is welcome and participation is free.

🔗 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcO-oqT4sE93yo2vc1OC1zJ8DGpSuSLHA

Web dev hack night
2024-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥 In-person Only

Hackforge is back with our first event of 2024, and we’re kicking things off with a brand new interest group! This new group will be focused on everything related to web development, and is starting off easy with a drop-in hacknight. Come by Hackforge HQ with your laptop on Thursday, January 18th to meet other developers, work on projects, ask questions, and learn more about what is to come from the Web Dev group.This event is free and open to everyone, regardless of experience level.

Free

👥In-person Only

Winfosec: The OWASP Top 10 Home Stretch
2023-12-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)Hybrid

Join us for the last Winfosec meeting of the year! We’ll look at OWASP Top 10 numbers nine and ten. We’ll learn all about poor application logging, server side request forgeries and how to prevent them.

This is a hybrid event – join us in-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, unit 210), or virtually from your favourite hangout spot. There is no fee to attend and everyone is welcome!

RSVP via Zoom to join virtually.

Video Game Swap
2023-12-02 07:00 - 10:00 | Windsor Hackforge, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A7B4, Canada
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥In-person Only

If you have some finished video games you’d like to trade in for something new (to you!) come out to Hackforge’s Video Game Swap on Saturday, December 2!

Running from 12 – 3pm, this free, in-person event is a chance to practice your bartering skills while refreshing your game collection. All systems are welcome, and we’ll even have some stations set up to play/practice/test out everyone’s wares!

This event will also include special guests who are filming a TV pilot on video games and the people who love them – participation in this part of the event is completely optional though, so don’t let it put you off!

Please note that while we do welcome those under 16 years of age to attend, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Linux Users Group Meetup
2023-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Hackforge, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A7B4, Canada
📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥In-person Only

Come be a part of our upcoming Linux Users Group social gathering! This month, we’re delving into the fascinating realm of self-hosting and the quest for digital independence. Our discussions will center around key topics such as Bitwarden, Nextcloud, network administration, cybersecurity, VPNs, and much more. Join the conversation as we navigate the self-hosting landscape together!

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for WordPress
2023-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Hackforge, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A7B4, Canada
📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)👥💻Hybrid

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) means different things to different people, but the ultimate question that is asked by virtually every website owner is a simple one:

How do we ensure that prospective customers or users are finding us when using online search, and ideally doing so before they discover competitors or alternatives?

This workshop introduces the core concepts behind Search Engine Optimization, including the 4 main pillars of SEO and how each one contributes to your website’s search ranking. We’ll then take an introductory tour of the premier SEO plugin for WordPress: Yoast SEO. You’ll learn how to leverage this plugin effectively to improve your website’s SEO posture.

There will be 2 times for this event:

1:30 pm (virtual only), Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-6hrDkjEtwx2NRoO4ILoQ9KlXyObR8f

and 7pm (hybrid), Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuGgrjwrGtO0r9s0-wTb1X8Mb5o-KikI

There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome!

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for WordPress
2023-11-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Windsor Hackforge, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A7B4, Canada
🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-6hrDkjEtwx2NRoO4ILoQ9KlXyObR8f💻Online Only

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) means different things to different people, but the ultimate question that is asked by virtually every website owner is a simple one:

How do we ensure that prospective customers or users are finding us when using online search, and ideally doing so before they discover competitors or alternatives?

This workshop introduces the core concepts behind Search Engine Optimization, including the 4 main pillars of SEO and how each one contributes to your website’s search ranking. We’ll then take an introductory tour of the premier SEO plugin for WordPress: Yoast SEO. You’ll learn how to leverage this plugin effectively to improve your website’s SEO posture.

There will be 2 times for this event:

1:30 pm (virtual only), Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-6hrDkjEtwx2NRoO4ILoQ9KlXyObR8f

and 7pm (hybrid), Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuGgrjwrGtO0r9s0-wTb1X8Mb5o-KikI

There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome!

Winfosec: OWASP Top 10 - Software and Data Integrity Failures
2023-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Hackforge, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A7B4, Canada
📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)Hybrid

We’re back! After a long hiatus, Winfosec will resume its series on the OWASP Top 10, exploring number eight: Software and Data Integrity Failures. Come to learn how you can get in trouble running code from untrusted sources and with deserializing untrusted input. As always we’ll show a live exploit and mitigation for the threat.

This will be a hybrid event – so feel free to join us virtually via Zoom or in-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette, Unit 210). There is no cost to participate.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-qhrjgvGNctRZnyFL96FB98ABDq-bUT

If you’d like to review past Winfosec sessions, check out the Youtube playlist

End of Year Mixer
2023-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Craftheads Brewing, 89 University Ave. W, Windsor, ON, Canada
Get ready to party at our End of Year Mixer! It’s a fun, laid-back gathering where we’ll grab a beer and celebrate the highlights of the year, while we hang out with old pals and make some new friends.

Join us for good vibes, laughter, and a toast to what’s next in the year ahead. Whether you’re new to Hackforge or have been around for a while, if you’re interested in tech this is a relaxed get-together you won’t want to miss!

Location: Craft Heads Brewing, 89 University Ave. W (SE corner of University and Pelissier)

Linux Users Group September Meetup
2023-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 7B4
Come hangout and chat about all things Linux and open source in this month’s Linux Users Group Meetup! Hackforge is a casual, welcoming space, and everyone is invited to join this event, regardless of experience level.

This monthly event is a great chance to meet other Linux enthusiasts, get answers to your Linux questions, and to learn more about the world of open source operating systems.

To join the conversation outside of our monthly events, join the Hackforge discord and visit the #linux-users-group channel.
