Confreaks Courses

Crocheted Computer Graphics - Exploring 3D Art and Textile Connections

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Explore connections between 3D graphics and textile art through videogames, crocheted cubes, and 3D prints. Discover historical and material links, queering gender configurations in programming and crafting.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simulated Annealing: The Most Metal Algorithm Ever - Lecture

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Explore simulated annealing algorithm for near-optimal solutions in constrained optimization problems, inspired by metallurgy and applicable to Ruby apps.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open-source Python Tools to Visualize and Analyze Geospatial Data

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Explore open-source Python tools for geospatial data analysis, focusing on QGIS integration with Django. Learn to visualize and analyze location data using raster and vector tools for both developers and professionals.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Let's Build a Mobile App with Hotwire Native

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Discover how to build mobile apps using Rails and Hotwire Native, leveraging existing HTML/CSS while keeping business logic server-side for faster development without mobile expertise.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Small Company, Big Threats - Cybersecurity for the Rest of Us

Discover practical cybersecurity strategies for small businesses navigating EU Cyber Resilience Act and NIST Framework compliance through real-world implementation insights.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LabVIEW-Driven Discovery - Next-Gen X-Ray Detectors for Human Advancement

Discover how LabVIEW accelerates X-ray detector development from PC simulations to FPGA processing (4000× faster) to 70k fps synchrotron experiments, enabling rapid prototyping and user control.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything You Need to Know about VI Scripting in LabVIEW

Master VI Scripting in LabVIEW to automate repetitive programming tasks, modify code programmatically, and boost productivity with 26 years of expert insights.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Time Series Databases and Web Based Clients - Essential Tools for the Modern Data System

Explore time series databases and web-based clients for modern data acquisition systems, enabling remote monitoring of live and historical test data through custom dashboards.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Behind the Scenes of the LabVIEW Compiler

Uncover how LabVIEW transforms graphical code into CPU instructions, exploring compiler concepts like clumping, inplaceness, and DFIR to enhance programming skills and performance.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tom's Timely Tips and Tricks - LabVIEW, Windows, and Work Life Hacks

Discover the best LabVIEW, Windows, and work-related tips and tricks as voted by Choose Movement Consulting engineers in this engaging 28-minute presentation.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Docs, Demos, and DevRel - The Other Side of Tech

Explore alternative tech career paths beyond engineering and management, focusing on technical writing, developer advocacy, and curriculum development roles that blend technical expertise with communication skills.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Enabling Security Defenders with AI

Discover how AI can strengthen cybersecurity defenses through new CybersecEval benchmarks that measure LLM capabilities in vulnerability patching and SOC analyst tasks.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dungeons and Dragons - The Security Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

Discover how tabletop roleplaying games like D&D revolutionize cybersecurity training through collaborative storytelling and the open-source HackBack framework.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Real Clients, Real Stakes - Building Cyber Leaders in Student-Run Clinics

Explore how student-led cybersecurity clinics transform learners into leaders by defending real organizations while developing technical skills and professional growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis Facing Human Rights Defenders

Uncover the digital vulnerabilities facing human rights defenders worldwide and learn why existing cybersecurity solutions often fail to protect those on the frontlines.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video