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Ben Curran
@bencurran.dev
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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
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lukeplunkett.com
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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mikebarthelauthor.com
Fish have committed credit card fraud
Credit card fraud Black neon tetras committed credit card fraud during a 2023 livestream by "Mutekimaru Channel" on YouTube. The owner was using motion-tracking software to turn the fish's movements into Nintendo Switch inputs, letting them "play" video games. 8 In 2020, the fish beat Pokemon Sapphire after 3,195 hours, a feat that takes about 30 hours for a typical human. 9/ 181 On January 14, 2023, Pokémon Violet crashed at 1,144 hours, giving the fish free access to the main menu. They entered inputs that opened Nintendo eShop, added 500 yen ($3.85 USD) to their owner's account, and exposed his credit card details on the livestream. 10) 11) Mutekimaru later requested a refund of the 500 yen from Nintendo. l12) "Fish eagerly read the terms and conditions. Many of us humans don't read the terms of service, but fish are smarter than we are" - caption from Mutekimaru in a video about the incident 12) The fish also downloaded an N64 emulator, set up PayPal, used reward points to buy an avatar, and changed Mutekimaru's Nintendo account name to "ROWAWAWA*". 13, After about seven hours, their movements shut down the Switch. 14)
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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whatevermaranda.com
Love this so much. 💜
Meme: a quirky hand-drawn cat beneath the script "AHEM - please don't give billionaires more of your money this holiday season - buy something cool and handmade from some fun weirdo instead & help them eat. Shop small, y'all." Image credit: "Small businesses need your support more than ever 💗 By Sugarhouse Ceramic Co."
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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adamweinstein.bsky.social
'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
Adam Scott meets the Chicago Pope
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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chaleurart.bsky.social
A 6 panel meme following the "open the gate" template: - They're reviving Vine - Open the gate - It's Jack Dorsey - Close the gate - He's banning AI content - Open the gate a little
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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brocklesnitch.bsky.social
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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willvelida.com
Go to turn Windows Features on or off
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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seanrosssapp.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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fafo.fm
The tech community is missing out on a lot
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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jonburkeuk.bsky.social
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
bencurran.dev
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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carnage4life.bsky.social
I guess someone heard from Tylenol’s lawyers.
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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doublepulsar.com
This is really well written, if you want to scare your CISO, send them this for Halloween. 🎃
socket.dev Socket @socket.dev · 21d
🧯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
bencurran.dev
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!
thegameclub.bsky.social The Game Club @thegameclub.bsky.social · 22d
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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grimalkina.bsky.social
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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lizshannonmiller.com
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
Screenshot of text: unfuck google drive by shooting gemini Hey folks! Google is fucking you via sneaky enshittification again! Want the shit in your google drive to load instantly again, instead of taking for-fucking-ever? Open your gdrive (web OR app) Settings > Manage Apps Gemini was checked "use as default" (and i sure the fuck didn't set it that way, this was a silent push) Nuke that, and suddenly, folders that took up to a minute to populate and sort do so in a fraction of a second.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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retr0.id
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
bencurran.dev
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!
A holographic pink/purple mermaid sticker on top of the envelope it was delivered in on my desk with my notebook and fountain pens. Sticker by @pepperraccoon
October 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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regularitguy.com
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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understatesmen.bsky.social
not only does Gary Larson still have the juice, it seems to have only gotten stronger
a man is buried in the same up to his neck, being devoured by ants. A family of ants are in the foreground taking a touristy photo of it.
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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makinaro.com
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.
A series of illustrations made for promotion of Goonies, where the cast hangs from a cave stalactite and each other in a descending chain. There are 6 different versions on blank backgrounds that featured each cast member at the foremost position of the chain. Also included is the clean background, the final version used most often, and Drew's signature.
March 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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murderbotbot.bsky.social
I was having an emotion, and I hate that.
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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junoryleejournalism.com
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems... SIMON: What? SHAPIRO: ...Or saying... SIMON: You imagine that? SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over. SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level. SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this. SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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thegameclub.bsky.social
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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abcnewsbot.bsky.social
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