Hey all! Brainiac Brent and I are hard at work on the next two Krazy Ken's Tech Talk episodes. The next episode is about the Bikenda, an internet scam product which claims to automatically melt snow and ice off your car.
The following episode is about the OUYA video game console, which was one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in history, but then it fizzled…
Stay tuned for more!
2023-12-07 02:35:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I have not announced this stuff publicly yet, but I want to give you a sneak peek! In January, I am launching pre-orders for a new desk mat with 2 awesome designs! They will be autographed and they'll come with some bonus goodies too! A formal announcement will be aired on Computer Clan Live this Tuesday!
The second item is an all-new coffee table book! Two years ago, I launched my first coffee table book named The Notch Book. This one will be BIGGER AND BETTER, containing dozens of photographs, illustrations, and sketches—many of which have never been published, even to Patreon. It will also be signed and it will come with bonus goodies! Dates are TBD.
Stay tuned! : )
2023-11-26 20:17:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I'm auctioning off two autographed Computer Clan banners that were made for Vintage Computer Festival Midwest. The auction will end during Computer Clan Live on November 28, but I wanted to give you all an early chance to bid before I announce this to the public! Here are the links:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305280159083
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305280159492
Good luck! And have fun! 😁
P.S. Funds from this auction will go to future Computer Clan projects, but for every dollar spent, I will personally donate a dollar to Human-I-T!
2023-11-24 21:18:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Y'all want me to do an Ai Pin episode when it comes out? If I get enough response, I will smash that buy button!
2023-11-23 02:43:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Everyone… GET READY for the LONGEST Krazy Ken's Tech Talk episode EVER. I wasn't trying to make it this duration, that's just what happened! There's lots to tell with the Light L16 story. Enjoy.
2023-11-21 06:12:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I've been hard at work on this L16 episode, along with help from Sage, James, and Brad. Lots of testing and research is taking place!
The Light L16 is a pocket-sized camera with 16 camera modules. It raised $65 million during investment rounds. 😶 This thing is… well do you want me to spoil it? I guess I kinda will. It's the opposite of good. We'll just say that for now.
Here's some sneak peeks at what's to come! The public debut launches on November 17 and I'll give you early, ad-free access ASAP!
2023-11-09 03:04:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Enjoy the new scam-buster! It's also ad/sponsor-free! Also, check out the bonus unscripted video that's included with this episode! Click here for the bonus video.
2023-11-03 02:12:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! This is an unscripted test drive of the Gamey—the product in my next scam-buster investigation! The full-blown scam-buster episode releases publicly on Nov 3, and you will get early, ad-free access ASAP!
In the meantime, enjoy these exclusive bonus scenes!
2023-10-27 05:13:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! In a few days I'm releasing an unscripted overview episode of the Gamey! This bonus episode is exclusive to Computer Clan Insiders! Stay tuned!
MORE DETAILS:
This Gamey product is currently in my scam-buster queue, and I'll release full-blown scam-buster episode publicly on Nov 2 or 3.
It claims to offer 20,000 games at $160. Yeah… something does not sound legit here. It uses a Rockchip SoC (see pictures) and runs ArkOS with EmulationStation and RetroArch.
2023-10-24 01:32:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Here's the ad/sponsor-free early access for my latest and GREATEST episode! Enjoy!
UPDATE: Here's the part 1 link if you need it! https://youtu.be/2uFhN5rFQIw
2023-10-19 21:50:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! My Quick Power System PART 2 episode comes out on FRIDAY! I will give you early access ASAP (and as usual, your early access copy will be ad/sponsor-free)! In the meantime, enjoy some still-frames!
P.S.If you haven't seen PART 1, check it out here: https://youtu.be/B4G7iHK3jp0
2023-10-16 05:30:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Enjoy a new wallpaper pack! These are macro photos of the Power Mac G4 Cube power light.
And click here to access the entire exclusive wallpaper gallery.
⚠️Please do not distribute these images! They are for Computer Clan Insiders only! Thanks!
2023-10-13 20:55:38 +0000 UTC View Post
⚡️Alright, folks! Do you want to help with a future scam-busting episode? I'm looking for a subject matter expert in electricity / electrical systems.
This is a paid gig! Apply here: https://forms.gle/SuZJKqkqvsTEycRx9
Thanks! 😇
2023-09-28 22:16:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Enjoy the new episode! As always, it's ad/sponsor-free for your pleasure! This was a very challenging episode to make, but I thin the result is AMAZING and I hope you'll love it! ❤️
2023-09-26 06:45:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Lots of writing and research goes into a Krazy Ken's Tech Talk episode. Everything has to be carefully considered and crafted. That is why it's a 2-person job, and I bet more contracted crew will be needed in the future.
I was writing in the studio, and while deep in thought I figured this would be a good self-portrait. All I did was set up a camera and take a picture with a timer. No do-overs, and I didn't change any lighting or props. How it looks is how it was—real.
Normally I wouldn't get an angle like this. I usually write in my office at my iMac desk which faces a wall—no room for a camera to get a reverse shot. I happened to be in the studio today (because my office chair broke) so I took advantage of the camera angle.
The FLY Pentop Computer episode will be out soon! Stay tuned…
2023-09-15 02:16:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I saw Tim Cook walking through a familiar art attraction in the iPhone 15 event! This sculpture is named Mirage and it is across the street from Apple Park Visitor Center. I photographed it recently and turned it into a wallpaper pack. Enjoy!
Please note, these wallpapers are exclusively for Computer Clan Insiders. Please do not distribute. Thank you!
2023-09-13 05:46:02 +0000 UTC View Post
🥳Hey all! It's the Computer Clan's 16th birthday, so Brainiac Brent and I are hosting Computer Clan Live TONIGHT at 6:00 PM CDT (UTC-5). Click here to tune in!
We're also hosting a voice chat after the stream (kinda like an afterparty). It's available to all Discord VIP members ($4 tier and higher).
See you there!
2023-09-12 20:03:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I'm working on a fun episode about FLY—a pentop computer launched by LeapFrog in 2005. Here's some sneak peeks of what I've been working on. And check out that macro photo of those dots! Delicious!
Those dots play a key role in this story because the FLY pen uses an infrared sensor to scan the dots and interact with you!
I'll give you all early access to the episode ASAP! It's going to take a few extra days because I'm hosing a live and in-person Krazy Ken experience at Vintage Computer Festival Midwest this weekend!
Then Brainiac Brent and I are hosting a Computer Clan Live stream on TUESDAY at 6:00 PM CDT!
There's lots of fun stuff coming! Stay tuned!
2023-09-08 05:24:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Enjoy this new wallpaper pack! While I was filming my new Power Mac G4 Cube episode, I photographed the G4 Cube's top vent with some fun colors. Enjoy!
These wallpapers are for Computer Clan Insiders only. Please do not distribute. Thanks! 😄
2023-09-01 01:16:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Enjoy early ad-free access of my latest episode!
2023-08-31 01:40:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Here's some behind-the-scenes pics and still-frames from today's macro b-roll shoot. I'm REALLY showing some in-depth visual details.
2023-08-26 04:10:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm cranking away at an EPIC Power Mac G4 Cube retrospective! Complete with prototypes, behind-the-curtain stories, and more. It's going to be a fun one! I'll give you early ad-free access ASAP, but in the meantime, enjoy some pics from today's shoot.
2023-08-25 02:29:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Here's the early, ad-free access of my next episode, all about Pebble and the beginning of the smartwatch revolution! Enjoy!!! It's really good.
2023-08-18 00:29:28 +0000 UTC View Post
THE PROBLEM: Hey everyone! I've heard reports that Patreon changed something behind the scenes and payments are declining. At the same time, I noticed a dip in revenue, so I think these issues are related. There's currently 155 people on my Patreon who have declined payment methods.
THE SOLUTION: Please check your payment settings and/or your bank account to make sure payment is going through properly! I won't be able to offer your rewards if payment is declined. Thanks!
—Ken
2023-08-03 21:45:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I'm working on a story about Pebble and how it ignited the smartwatch revolution, but then… fizzled. First day of filming was today, and I wanted to show you some still-frames! Color is not final.
You'll get early ad-free access to this episode before the August 10 public release! Stay tuned…
2023-07-31 22:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I'll be exhibiting and speaking at Vintage Computer Festival Midwest again! It's September 9-10 at the Waterford Banquet & Conference Center in Elmhurst, IL.
Since it's happening a few days before the Computer Clan's 16th birthday, I'm making a new theme: Sweet 16-Bit! Here's a draft of the banner and of the booth layout.
I'll have plenty of rare and retro goodies for you to play with! Other YouTube creators—like The 8-Bit Guy and LGR—will be in attendance! See you there!
vcfmw.org
2023-07-23 23:31:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Here's the early, ad-free access for my new episode! I apologize for not getting this out sooner. This episode had lots of complications and for some reason… it took a LONG time to export from Final Cut Pro. I have no idea why, but I need to get a Mac Studio one of these days. 😅
Anyway! Enjoy!
2023-07-21 06:21:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Bliss is arguably the world's most-viewed photograph! It's historic! So I want to share the story behind it!
The episode is not ready yet, but I want to give you some sneak peeks! I also show part of a May 1979 Nat Geo magazine with Charles O'Rear's early Napa Valley photos! He later went on to take the "Bucolic Green Hills" photo which Microsoft purchased and named Bliss!
More to come! Stay tuned…
2023-07-17 05:56:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Sorry for being quiet. I was on vacation and then I caught a cold! Hooray! Don't worry, all is well.
I'm hard at work on my new episode about Windows XP's "Bliss" wallpaper! I really screwed up the making of this episode, but I think it'll result in a funny (and very educational) story…
I'm about to go into a video shoot and I'll have more stuff to share with you soon, including a new exclusive wallpaper download! Stay tuned…
2023-07-14 23:47:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! It's been a couple years since I talked about these fake "portable AC" scams on the web, and there's lots of new stuff to talk about. Enjoy!
2023-06-29 00:21:43 +0000 UTC View Post