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Ben Curran
@bencurran.dev
He/Him, Microsoftie, builds cool stuff in the cloud with devops. Lego Builder, Dad Joker. 3D Printer, Electronics Tinkerer. Views are my own.
Might also find me on Mastodon @bencurrandev@hachyderm.io
Tiks of Tok @bencurrandev
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guy at the cafe walked past my table today and was like "wanna buy some honey from my backyard, its $6" and i just said "sure man" and it's delicious.

this is the only way i want to do business from here on.
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Fish have committed credit card fraud
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Love this so much. 💜
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny

t.co/QhuKU9HCxA
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Go to turn Windows Features on or off
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The tech community is missing out on a lot
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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The bumper says 'rugged working man'.

But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.

Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Irrationally unhappy about the new @bsky.app icon on iOS not adhering to the dark theme every other app follows and sticking out like dogs balls. If I wanted a bright blue icon I would have not set dark mode.
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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I guess someone heard from Tylenol’s lawyers.
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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This is really well written, if you want to scare your CISO, send them this for Halloween. 🎃
🧯The security community is pushing back against new claims that 80% of #ransomware attacks are AI-driven, a figure from a recent MIT-linked report now drawing widespread criticism. →

socket.dev/blog/securit...
Security Community Slams MIT-linked Report Claiming AI Power...
Experts push back on new claims about AI-driven ransomware, warning that hype and sponsored research are distorting how the threat is understood.
socket.dev
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I’ve started my own local Game Club for Gamer Parents in Perth. I love this idea, a book club for video games, to talk and connect with people! Join us wherever you are!
People keep asking us: "So... it's a book club for games? But how does it work?" 🤔

💻 Join on our website (link in bio)
🎮 Get a new game each month!
🏡 Select your Clubhouse
🤝 Connect and make friends
🦸‍♀️ Host your own Clubhouse (optional, for heroes who love to connect and host events)

Join today!
October 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Honestly, if you value content you've created always make sure it has a home outside of a single company. Always.
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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welcome to linux, please pick your starter distro:

- difficult linux
- racism linux
- backdoored linux
- bloat linux
- slop linux
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s my favourite time. It’s @pepperraccoon.com Trash Panda Gang sticker club mail time! Will probably “lose” this one to the daughter too. Absolute certified banger style for these stickers, love them!
October 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Cloud native fans, this one’s for you! I chat with Brendan Burns about AKS, Kubernetes, and scaling infra at #MSIgnite. Plus, his favorite SF walk & hallway track tips. Watch before you pack! full video: youtu.be/BYy18sxy36Q
October 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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not only does Gary Larson still have the juice, it seems to have only gotten stronger
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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What a legend!

My favorite bit of trivia about the iconic Goonies poster is that he created 7 different versions that could be swapped in for the promotion of the film.
March 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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I was having an emotion, and I hate that.
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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If you are friendly, would like to meet new people, and want to join us in building a community like no other, come find your friends at The Game Club.

Beta now open, use the limited time promo code: HEYLOOKLISTEN for 50% off your subscription!

www.thegameclub.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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The former sergeant also filmed up another teenager's skirt and had a number of cartoons depicting children in sexual situations on a hard drive.
Former police officer imprisoned for filming teenager in shower
The former sergeant also filmed up another teenager's skirt and had a number of cartoons depicting children in sexual situations on a hard drive.
www.abc.net.au
September 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM