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🎃 We have a 👻 SPOOKY 👻 contest starting tomorrow at @tuxcare.bsky.social. Make sure you are following us here to get locked in! You won't want to miss it.

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Do I know anyone in sales that has worked closely with developers?
September 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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It’s the final day of Kansas City Developer Conference, and I’m putting this out there one more: here’s a collection of in-person social networking tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the conference!

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How to “work the room” at KCDC 2026 : Global Nerdy
Kansas City Developer Conference (KCDC) is happening this week! KCDC is one of the larger multidisciplinary developer conferences. It’s organized by members of Kansas City’s tech community, and it typ...
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September 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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The annual @kcdc.bsky.social Karaoke Night is happening again on Thu, Sept 10, with doors opening at 930p. Make sure you register for a great, fun night of music, open bar, and some nibbles. #kcdc

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Karaoke Night at KCDC · Luma
We're back for another edition of KCDC Karaoke! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a shower-singing enthusiast, grab the mic and belt out your favorite…
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August 26, 2026 at 1:57 PM
⚡️ Tomorrow, @codestackr.com and I are going to be LIVE on the TuxCare stream choppin' it up about Voice AI. Make sure to tune in tomorrow at 11 AM EST at any of these platforms.

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www.twitch.tv/tuxcare
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August 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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"Remote" used to mean a pay cut back in 2021. That's not really true anymore, at least not in NC.
Remote software engineer roles are running $109k-$200k right now, close to onsite Charlotte and RTP numbers.

Catch it all here: www.torc.dev/blog/remote-...

#TechCommunity #NCTech
remote tech jobs based in north carolina: what's actually available in 2026 | Randstad Digital
Not all "remote" NC tech jobs mean the same thing. See the three types, real salary ranges, and how to search smarter for genuine remote roles in 2026.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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a company using an overlay is the equivalent of a landlord paining over black mold and then blaiming the tenant for their respiratory issues.
August 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
💪 I started taking steps to become ethical hacker certified through various platforms. Can't wait to see what comes out of this.

#DeveloperCommunity
August 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
🇸🇪 The CFP for @jfokus.se is up! Get those talks in and hopefully I will see you in Sweden in February!

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Jfokus 2027: Call for Speakers
Jfokus is a general topics conference for a developer and tech audience. Jfokus conference, set to take place on February 8-10, 2027, at Stockholm Wat...
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August 19, 2026 at 2:35 PM
❓ Anyone from the cybersecurity world want to hop on stream with me this Wednesday, 11 AM EST?

#DeveloperCommunity
August 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
❤️ Hey! We just dropped this post I wrote about spot checking npm packages for vulnerabilities. Give it a read for me!

tuxcare.com/blog/how-to-...

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How to Check a Single npm Package for Vulnerabilities
Check a single npm package for known vulnerabilities using npm query, npm audit with jq, npm ls, and npm explain.
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July 31, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Stuck on the tarmac (the second time this trip!) for nearly two hours, so I offered to play the accordion, and the flight crew agreed. A lot of people pulled their phones out, and some have already sent me the footage…
July 30, 2026 at 10:14 PM
🐷 9/9 - 9/11: @kc_dc | Kansas City, MO
🦈 9/23 - 9/25: @WeAreDevs U.S. | San Jose, CA
🦭 11/15 - 11/21: @QConSF | San Franciso, CA

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Hey! As far as it goes, this is my schedule for the rest of the year. If you are in a given city or going to be at an event, let's link up!.

🐟 7/29 - 7/31: @ChainReactConf | Portand, OR
♠️ 8/4 - 8/6: @BlackHatEvents U.S. | Las Vegas, NV
🐮 9/2 - 9/4: @CommitYourCode | Dallas, TX

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July 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Hey! As far as it goes, this is my schedule for the rest of the year. If you are in a given city or going to be at an event, let's link up!.

🐟 7/29 - 7/31: @ChainReactConf | Portand, OR
♠️ 8/4 - 8/6: @BlackHatEvents U.S. | Las Vegas, NV
🐮 9/2 - 9/4: @CommitYourCode | Dallas, TX

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July 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
🔥 If you missed The Weak Link yesterday, check it out below! Vance and Pavel discussed one of the latest Linux Kernel explots, RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained.

youtube.com/live/aPGUK6Q...

#DevSecOps #Linux
RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained
YouTube video by TuxCare
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July 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Reposted by Chris D
If you missed the last #devrelshow, no need to curl up crying in a hot steamy shower: it was recorded 🎉

Watch @chrisdemars.net from @tuxcare.bsky.social discuss #devrel 🙌

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASK...

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July 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
🚨 Tune in to The Weak Link today at 2 PM EST. We are going to cover a new exploit that surfaced, "RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained".

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RefluXFS Is Another Root Flaw You Should be Worried About
Learn how RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) turns a local Linux account into root, which Enterprise Linux systems are exposed, and how to patch without a reboot.
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July 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
⚡️ Give this a read won't you? Instead of pulling in packages on a package basis, why not secure the whole ecosystem? I wrote an article about the benefits of securing the whole npm ecosystem in your stack pre-EOL and post-EOL.

#DeveloperCommunity

tuxcare.com/blog/the-qui...
The Quiet EOL Risk Inside Your Production Stack
Every unpatched EOL package is a growing supply chain risk as new CVEs land. Learn how to rebuild, scan, and patch dependencies before EOL
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July 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🚨 Tune in this Wednesday at 11 AM EST with @edcharbeneau.bsky.social and myself to chat on the TuxCare stream. Tune in on my Twitter or any of the TuxCare socials!

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twitch.tv/tuxcare
facebook.com/tuxcare
www.youtube.com/@TuxCare/str...

#DeveloperCommunity
July 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
🔊 Check out the new article I wrote on the @TuxCare_ blog below!

tuxcare.com/blog/what-la...

#DeveloperCommunity
What Language-Specific Patching Misses in Your Software Supply Chain
Patching one framework while ignoring your other npm or PyPI dependencies leaves gaps. See why supply chain security needs ecosystem-wide protection.
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July 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
🔥 If you missed the stream today with @accordionguy.bsky.social and I. Check it out below. Stay til the end so you can see his special talent. He is definitely an instrumentalist!

www.youtube.com/live/t4o8AV6...

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DevRel Chat with Joey and Chris
YouTube video by TuxCare
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July 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Reposted by Chris D
Join me & my guest @chrisdemars.net, Senior Developer Advocate at @tuxcare.bsky.social, Thursday at 3PM ET while we discuss all things developer relations.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASK...
devrelshow episode 53 - Chris DeMars from TuxCare
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July 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
😎 If you missed the stream last week with @ErikCH where we talked about Spec-Driven Development or SDD, you can check it out below!

www.youtube.com/live/ydtLJPg...

#DeveloperCommunity #SpecDrivenDevelopment
Learning about Spec-Driven Developement with Erik Hanchett
YouTube video by TuxCare
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July 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
🔊 I have openings for the @TuxCare_ stream for the next couple months. If you want to join me and chat about security, frontend, AI, SDD, DevRel, etc., reply or send me a DM!

www.youtube.com/live/ydtLJPg...

#DeveloperCommunity
Learning about Spec-Driven Developement with Erik Hanchett
YouTube video by TuxCare
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July 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
🚨 You can also watch The Weak Link via StreamYard at the link below!

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Januscape CVE-2026-46113: KVM/x86 Guest-to-Host Escape Explained
Join us as we break down Januscape (CVE-2026-46113), a Linux kernel KVM/x86 MMU vulnerability with potential impact ranging from host DoS and local privilege escalation to guest-to-host escape.
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July 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM