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 @[email protected]
Tiks of Tok @bencurrandev
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Might also find me on Mastodon @[email protected]
Tiks of Tok @bencurrandev
No bio, no posts = blocked
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“What’s the charge? Eating a seal?”
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
“What’s the charge? Eating a seal?”
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I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
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very amused that to some folks this meme is my greatest contribution to game design
September 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
very amused that to some folks this meme is my greatest contribution to game design
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‼️In the latest episode of The Developer's Journey, we welcome @navinreddy20 who shares his unique path from teacher to YouTube educator with more than 2M subscribers and how he prioritizes engaging with his diverse audience ▶️ youtu.be/FWT4iRQgy9E @telusko #vscode
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
‼️In the latest episode of The Developer's Journey, we welcome @navinreddy20 who shares his unique path from teacher to YouTube educator with more than 2M subscribers and how he prioritizes engaging with his diverse audience ▶️ youtu.be/FWT4iRQgy9E @telusko #vscode
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Remember when Elon musk had to have a pretend CEO for twitter just so you could all justify staying?
Linda's long gone... as is your moral compass.
I really do think less of so many of you.
Linda's long gone... as is your moral compass.
I really do think less of so many of you.
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Remember when Elon musk had to have a pretend CEO for twitter just so you could all justify staying?
Linda's long gone... as is your moral compass.
I really do think less of so many of you.
Linda's long gone... as is your moral compass.
I really do think less of so many of you.
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techbros: we have created AGI
cognitive scientists: you fucked up a perfectly good spreadsheet is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
cognitive scientists: you fucked up a perfectly good spreadsheet is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
November 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
techbros: we have created AGI
cognitive scientists: you fucked up a perfectly good spreadsheet is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
cognitive scientists: you fucked up a perfectly good spreadsheet is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
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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.
this is the only way i want to do business from here on.
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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.
this is the only way i want to do business from here on.
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Fish have committed credit card fraud
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Fish have committed credit card fraud
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Love this so much. 💜
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Love this so much. 💜
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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
'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
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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
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t.co/QhuKU9HCxA
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny
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t.co/QhuKU9HCxA
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Go to turn Windows Features on or off
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Go to turn Windows Features on or off
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
Deselect Recall
Restart your machine.
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The tech community is missing out on a lot
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The tech community is missing out on a lot
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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.
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
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.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
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
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.
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I guess someone heard from Tylenol’s lawyers.
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I guess someone heard from Tylenol’s lawyers.
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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...
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
This is really well written, if you want to scare your CISO, send them this for Halloween. 🎃
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!
💻 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
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!
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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.
Big tech firms are shutting down programs aimed at supporting women in STEM careers. Signaling once again that the spine of corporate America is as hollow as its pockets are deep.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/t...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/t...
‘Their history is just erased’: Google drops a key program for boosting women in tech | CNN Business
Google is offloading a key career resource program for supporting women in tech, another sign the search giant is unwinding its diversity programs following political pressure over diversity, equity a...
www.cnn.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Honestly, if you value content you've created always make sure it has a home outside of a single company. Always.
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
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welcome to linux, please pick your starter distro:
- difficult linux
- racism linux
- backdoored linux
- bloat linux
- slop linux
- difficult linux
- racism linux
- backdoored linux
- bloat linux
- slop linux
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
welcome to linux, please pick your starter distro:
- difficult linux
- racism linux
- backdoored linux
- bloat linux
- slop linux
- difficult linux
- racism linux
- backdoored linux
- bloat linux
- slop linux
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
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!
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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
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