Paul Barnfather and the Chester Repair Cafe make videos about fixing all kinds of gadgets and objects. You can follow their account at:
➡️ @clanger9
They've already uploaded 11 videos. If these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://makertube.net/a/clanger9/videos
You can also follow their Mastodon account at @[email protected]
#FeaturedPeerTube #RightToRepair #Repairs #RepairCafe #DIY #PeerTube
I think maybe it's time to start a thread for "The World I Want To Live In."
1st up: shift from "Purchase New" to "Sturdy & Repairable:"
https://sauropods.win/@futurebird/114529458048424861
(I'll word better later after caffeine.)
To celebrate #InternationalRepairDay, we're inviting our community to share their insights and experiences on the hashtag #RightToRepair:
What does the right to repair mean to you or your organisation?
Find inspiration in this article, featuring many initiatives from the APC network:
🪛 #RepairCafes to follow:
🌐 INTERNATIONAL
@repaircafe_de - German-language discussion group about repair cafes & right to repair
🇧🇪 BELGIUM
@RepairTogether - Non-profit repair cafe network in Belgium
🏴 ENGLAND
@repaircafeiow - Isle of Wight
@repaircaferugby - Rugby, Warwickshire
🇫🇷 FRANCE
@repaircafebordeaux - Bordeaux
@repaircafe_stetienne - Saint-Étienne
🧵 Thread page 1 of 3
Special shoutout to the repair site iFixit who are now on the Fediverse, you can follow them at:
➡️ @iFixit
They provide repair forums and free repair guides for phones, computers, consoles, kitchen equipment, tools, medical devices, cars etc. They also review and tear down new gadgets to see how repairable they are.
Repairing your existing stuff is much, much better for the environment than buying replacements.
#Repairs #Electronics #DIY #Environment #Gadgets #Tech #RightToRepair
Do you hate #broligarchs?
#Billionaires? #AiSlop but still think there is merit in #AI?
Here is my proposal for a stand alone.
OFFGRID COMMUNITY AI SYSTEM.
That's right.Your very own co-op AI
The calculations are very much back of the envelope, first cut, but quite feasible.
A 32billion parameters, frontier level performance compatable open source #llm model. The power requirements is that of 3AC units including cooling. Serves 15-20 concurrent users. 40 households of 4 people each (taking into account actual AI model distributed use metrics and contention ratios)
40 households, subscribing at $30/month over 2 years + power (solar). Train with your own datasets.
Entire set up takes half a rack.
LETS GO!!!
#OpenSource #FOSS #CommunityTech #OpenHardware #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #TechForGood #Solarpunk #RegenerativeCulture #Degrowth #AppropriateTechnology #OffGrid #SelfSufficient #Homesteading #Permaculture #RightToRepair #MakerSpace #DIYTech #decentralizedtech
if your #electronics are working fine with a reasonable trade in (you get a significant amount of money off an upgrade) or your broken electronics are fixable (they probably are!) and you are considering an upgrade, you don't need an upgrade, you need to change your mindset
Mees is a PeerTube account that makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipments. Videos are uploaded in English language and Dutch language versions:
➡️ @mees
They've already uploaded dozens of videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://makertube.net/a/mees/videos
#FeaturedPeerTube #RightToRepair #DIY #Electronics #Repairs #PeerTube #PeerTubers
Onte tivemos Escola de Inverno de ESF con charlas do proxecto Ghuifi e unha charla rel'ampago de ferramentas libres de xestión de documentos. E mais sesión de Repair Café na Tobeira de Oza (maravilla de sitio)
#escolaInvernoESF2026 #repairCafe #rightToRepair #bancoReciclaxeESF
📣 Novo obradoiro de reparación colectiva!
Dende electrónica a roupa, mesmo libros, ou o que se vos ocorra.
🪛 Se sabes algo de reparación, vén botar unha man.
🆘 Se tes algo para arranxar, vente e outra xente axudarache
🥰 Se simplemente queres botar unha ollada e aprender, serás tamén benvidx!
📅 27 de marzo 2026
🕕 18:30-20:30h
📌 Libraría Galgo Azul #ACoruña
#RepairCafe polo #DereitoAReparar #RightToRepair #IRPFformativo
I have very conflicting feelings about this :D
Another reason to hate #Apple We're seeing more 2018+ MacBook Pro/Air donations — but Apple's T2 chip means even after iCloud sign-out and reset, the firmware stays locked to the original account.
Without donor contact, these machines are useless. :(
I've upcycled ~1,000 older Macs, but T2 era machines will end that. It's controlling, creates e-waste, and will only get worse. #righttorepair matters — Apple couldn't care less.
The best phone in the world just got a bit better with newer SoC, more RAM memory and a new blue colour. #Fairphone 6+ #modularity #rightToRepair #iOwnIt
Hoxe en BricoLabs, primeira sesión de reparación de mochilas (ou como desbloquear habilidades para vindeiros Repair Cafes)
#BricoLabs #RepairCafe #RightToRepair
