Monthly Archives: August 2012

New Class: Intro to Audio, September 8

By sarahguck | Published: August 26, 2012

What are all these audio plugs and how do they work? How does my voice get from a microphone to speakers? How can I keep feedback from ruining my day, and why can I use headphones as a mic in a pinch? Most importantly, how do I avoid blowing out my roommate’s speakers?? Come learn the basic science [...]

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Thanks Geeks!

By Georgia | Published: August 24, 2012

I’m writing this post as Georgia, not the usual anonymous, generic blogger for The Hacktory. I want to personally say thanks for the recognition I received last Friday when I was named “Hacker of the Year” at the Philly Geek Awards, for my work at The Hacktory. The Geek Awards is like the Oscar’s for [...]

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Trip to Longwood Gardens September 20th!

By Georgia | Published: August 8, 2012

Ok August 16 was a little too ambitious for us to plan this, so we’ve rescheduled. Take a trip to see Longwood Garden’s LED installations by Bruce Munro with us! Your ticket gets you a seat on our charter bus to the garden, covers the entry fee to Longwood, and a picnic dinner. Longwood Gardens [...]

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Moving to 3711 Market Street

By bergey | Published: August 5, 2012

Tomorrow, Monday 6 August, the Hacktory will be moving out of our 15th & Brandywine home. We’re grateful to Nonprofit Technology Resources for providing us space and support for the last 5 years. Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to put on the great events and offer the exciting classes that we have. We’re [...]

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