On Feb 19 & 20 (this Saturday & Sunday) we’re hosting a tutorial called Spread ideas with a pocket wi-fi portal. You’ll learn to create a wi-fi access point + […]
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Transcode audio & video with FFmpeg 🎥 Jan 20–23
We’re pleased to present a free tutorial on FFmpeg, an essential command-line tool for working with audio and video files. You’ll learn to convert FLAC files to MP3, split stereo […]
Strong encryption with a 10-sided die 🎲 Dec 30 – Jan 2
Stop by this week (Thursday–Sunday, 12–6 p.m.) and learn to create a one-time pad cipher without using a computer. All you’ll need is paper, a pencil, and a 10-sided die. […]
How to darn your clothes 🪡 Dec 16–19
This week we’re running a tutorial on how to darn your clothes! Bring a garment with a small tear or worn spot, and we’ll help you repair it with a […]
Program a Digispark Mouse Jiggler 🐁 Dec 2–5, 2021
Stop by this week (Thursday–Sunday, 12–6 p.m.) and learn how to program a mouse jiggler or keyboard simulator using a Digispark clone. > Zine PDF (screen reading version) > Zine […]
Make noise music with MicroPython and a Pi Pico 🔊 Nov 19 & 20
This weekend we’re running a tutorial on making noise with a Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. Stop by any time on Friday, November 19 (5–9 p.m.) or Saturday, November 20 […]
Share a file with BitTorrent 🧲 Nov 5 & 6
On November 5 & 6 we’ll host a tutorial on how to share files using BitTorrent, an alternative to cloud storage options like DropBox. Here’s a link to the zine […]
Design a flyer with Scribus 🖋️ Oct 15 & 16
Stop by this weekend for a tutorial on Scribus, a free desktop publishing program for Linux, macOS, and Windows. You’ll learn to install Scribus, download fonts and images, and design […]
Download a website with Wget 🕸️ Sept 10 & 11
Stop by Iffy Books this Friday (5–9 p.m.) or Saturday (12–6 p.m.) for a free tutorial on the command-line program Wget. We’ll teach you to use Wget to download an […]
Sci-Hub 10th Anniversary 🔬 Sept 3 & 4
This weekend we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sci-Hub, which went live on September 5, 2011. Stop by Friday (5–9) or Saturday (12–6) and get a free stack of #WeStanAlexandra […]