Our Meetup page has all the info for our monthly Open Technology Workshops. They take place every third Wednesday at the Dallas Makerspace.

About the Open Technology Workshops

Our main activity to support our mission is the Open Technology Workshops, where we share knowledge about technologies developed for the benefit of the commons. Participants learn about free and open-source software, privacy-respecting online services, and tech sustainability. Presentations are followed by group discussions and hands-on experience with the technologies. No special technical skill is required to learn, but participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. Below is a general list of monthly topics:

Applications

• Using Free and Open Source Software

Operating Systems

• Exploring powerful free operating systems that do not track your activity

Services

• Privacy-respecting Online Services and Apps
• Using federated and decentralized services
• Self-hosting your own services at home and online

Hardware

• Using technology sustainably
• DIY technology

Connectivity

• Community networks

Special Topics

• Gaming - Linux Gaming
• Home Automation - Secure and private IoT devices for your home
• FOSS Beats - Open source tools for music production and DJing