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Don't miss your chance to join Shader Playground II! 🎨

After January's smashing success, Shader Playground returns! Join us to launch a month-long ShaderToy competition. Spend the session brainstorming, experimenting with GLSL, and getting feedback in a collaborative environment — then use the rest of the month to refine your entry. Winners announced in September.

No prior experience required, just a willingness to experiment.

Prizes include gift cards, stickers, pins, and cash.
📆 August 14
🕦 7-9 PM
📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

💥💥 TODAY 💥💥

Come join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!

What to Expect:
• Help with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.
• Current Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.

This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!

Hope to see you all there!

📆 Aug 5, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual Event via Discord
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

🔥After a smashing success in January, Shader Playground returns!

Whether you joined us last time or are jumping in for the first time, Shader Playground Part II is your chance to create stunning real-time visuals with GPU programming, right in your browser.

This August session is all about making cool stuff.

But this isn’t just any playground session, we’ll be launching a ShaderToy competition, where you'll have the entire month to create your own original shader using Shadertoy.

During this work session, you'll be able to brainstorm ideas, experiment with GLSL, get feedback, and refine your entry alongside other participants, all in a super collaborative environment.

In September, we'll showcase the submissions and announce the winners. Entries will be judged by Hackforge leadership and staff.

Prizes may include gift cards, stickers, pins, cash, etc.
Please note that all entries are subject to our Code of Conduct.

For full information, rules, and eligibility, please visit this webpage.

Whether you're interested in graphics programming, creative coding, or simply making cool things on your screen, Shader Playground is a fun, low-pressure way to explore the power of the GPU.

No prior graphics experience is required, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

What you'll take away:
• Hands-on experience writing GPU-based pixel shaders in GLSL and creating interactive visual effects.
• A deeper understanding of how graphics programming leverages massively parallel ex*****on.
• A start on a shader you can submit to the competition, along with new creative coding techniques you can apply to future projects (including Global Game Jam).

📆 August 14th
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

🥁🥁 TOMORROW 🥁🥁

Come join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!

What to Expect:
• Help with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.
• Current Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.

This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!

Hope to see you all there!

📆 Aug 5, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual Event via Discord
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

🔥 TODAY 🥳

In this second meeting of Hackforge’s Accessibility group, we'll be taking the prototype of Jason’s current navigation app and putting it to the test. We welcome Accessibility Communication Specialist David Best (davidbest.ca), who will be live demoing and providing feedback on existing apps.

The main focus will be on usability research for the mobile navigation app, and there is a good chance we will end up venturing outside. Please come prepared for this quest.
If time allows, we'll discuss the overall project plan so we can point ourselves towards the next steps and how we want to move forward.

During the session, we will:
• Focus on usability research for the mobile navigation app
• David will provide demos of other navigation apps
• Understand what users need, rather than making assumptions
• Venture outside for testing

Who Should Attend?
• Potential users of the app
• App Developers & Designers
• Assistive Tech Enthusiasts

📆 TONIGHT - August 4, 2026
🕦 6-7:30 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

📣📣 TOMORROW 📣📣

In this second meeting of Hackforge’s Accessibility group, we'll be taking the prototype of Jason’s current navigation app and putting it to the test. We welcome Accessibility Communication Specialist David Best (davidbest.ca), who will be live demoing and providing feedback on existing apps.

The main focus will be on usability research for the mobile navigation app, and there is a good chance we will end up venturing outside. Please come prepared for this quest.
If time allows, we'll discuss the overall project plan so we can point ourselves towards the next steps and how we want to move forward.

During the session, we will:
• Focus on usability research for the mobile navigation app
• David will provide demos of other navigation apps
• Understand what users need, rather than making assumptions
• Venture outside for testing

Who Should Attend?
• Potential users of the app
• App Developers & Designers
• Assistive Tech Enthusiasts

📆 August 4, 2026
🕦 6-7:30 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
💬 Interest Group: Accessibility

We have two events on deck this week!
One in-person, one virtual. Something for everyone 👇

📆 Aug 4 | Accessibility Meetup (in-person)
🕕 6-7:30 PM @ Hackforge HQ
Round two of our Accessibility group! We'll be usability testing Jason's navigation app prototype with Accessibility Communication Specialist David Best.
Come prepared to head outside — this one's hands-on.

📆 Aug 5 | Linux User Group Virtual Social
🕖 7-9 PM on Discord
Bring your Linux questions, chat about what's happening in the Linux world, and hang out with fellow penguin enthusiasts 🐧
RSVP at hackf.org/events 🔗

This Sunday we're hosting a PWYC photo studio! Update your LinkedIn photo or pose for a sunglasses ad - whatever your vibe is, we can work with you! 😎 📸

Sessions are first-come first-served, 10 minutes max. Your donation will contribute to our regular free community tech programming.
Full details on our website: https://www.hackf.org/event/headshots-for-hackforge-a-community-fundraiser/

🎉 TODAY!! 🎉

At this month's Linux User Group event we'll be diving into Bash, the Bourne Again SHell.

We'll be covering the basics of creating bash scripts, bash specific syntax, environment variables, and various commands.

Having some knowledge/experience with using the command line and programming is not strictly required in order to understand the material.

All the scripts and examples will be available, so if you would like to follow along during the presentation, you'll need to have Podman or Docker Desktop installed on your system.

📆 July 23, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
💬 Interest Group: LUG

💥 TOMORROW!! 💥

At this month's Linux User Group event we'll be diving into Bash, the Bourne Again SHell.

We'll be covering the basics of creating bash scripts, bash specific syntax, environment variables, and various commands.

Having some knowledge/experience with using the command line and programming is not strictly required in order to understand the material.

All the scripts and examples will be available, so if you would like to follow along during the presentation, you'll need to have Podman or Docker Desktop installed on your system.

📆 July 23, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
💬 Interest Group: LUG