Hey everyone! It's summer again (for half of the world), that means the scammy "AC" ads are ramping up!
I've received TONS of requests to investigate Chillwell 2.0 (I've also received lots of junk mail about them, so yeah… I'm gonna bust this one open).
Here's a peek at what I'm cooking! I'll give you early access ASAP!
2023-06-25 05:27:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! My Zilkee Ultra Recovery Converter episode is out! This is a BIG ONE! I travel to California to collaborate with DriveSavers, Inc. to debunk Zilkee, and Old Man Ken and Brainiac Brent join the fun!
2023-06-19 06:51:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! The BIG, new scam-buster is making great progress! I'll give you guys early access by late-night Monday.
In the meantime, enjoy some still-frames from the episode, and a behind-the-scenes studio pic, plus a screenshot of the Cheetah3D software I used to create the hard disk animation.
I cannot wait to share this epic episode where Krazy Ken and Brainiac Brent travel to DriveSavers HQ in California to debunk a truly insane internet scam! Stay tuned…
2023-06-15 01:27:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Enjoy a new wallpaper pack inspired by locations I'm visiting in California, including the vineyard where Charles O'Rear photographed the famous Windows XP "Bliss" photo.
2023-06-05 05:41:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I just got back from a video shoot at DriveSavers, Inc. in Novato California. This company does some LEGIT data recovery (note the melted iMac photo).
My next scam-buster episode debunks a fishy data recovery product called "Zilkee", and I'm working with a legit data recovery company to show HOW it's actually done! Stay tuned for an early access / ad-free version of the episode!
2023-06-03 02:15:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Here's The Krazy Ken Aftershow for the Lytro episode! It includes:
✅Behind-the-scenes footage
✅A deleted scene
✅An email from someone with insider info—they knew a Lytro employee
✅Many thumbnail variations
✅And more!
Enjoy!
2023-05-31 21:08:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Here's the ad-free early access for my Zune episode! It goes public on May 26 at 10:00 AM CDT! This was a challenging episode to make, but it was fun, and you're going to love it! Enjoy!
P.S. I recently obtained a retro computer and software haul, and I'll share it with you soon…
UPDATE: OOPS! The last 5 seconds didn't have dialogue. But it's fixed now!
2023-05-26 05:28:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm hard at work on my Zune retrospective episode which is gonna be SUPER-AMAZING! It's hard to put into words how good it's gonna be.
I'll give you early access ASAP, but in the meantime, enjoy this behind-the-scenes video!
P.S. The Krazy Ken After Show (about the Lytro episode) will resume after this episode launches.
2023-05-22 21:14:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Enjoy a new wallpaper pack featuring a gen-u-wine Apple Power Mac G5 "cheese grater" case.
Click here for the complete wallpaper archive.
2023-05-13 07:53:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Here's a new ad-free episode! I had LOTS of fun making this one, and I hope you enjoy.
P.S. There's a download link that goes with this episode, but it's not ready yet. I will update this post when the link is live!
UPDATE! Here's the link to download the raw files generated with the Lytro Light Field Camera. This link also contains a download link to the Lytro Desktop Software. Have fun!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/693saitlz2mklt4/AABCKwIgUN9elW1jldhx49ada?dl=0
2023-05-11 06:24:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm working on a REALLY fun episode for y'all! I'm collaborating with my friend Brad who helped me make the iPhone 12 Pro camera episodes back in 2020, and he used to co-host my Apple Keynote Chronicles podcast with me.
My next episode is all about the history of Lytro, a company that was valued at $360,000,000, but ultimately it failed. Their first product—the Lytro Light Field Camera (released in 2012)—let's you focus a picture after you shoot it. So of course, we had to go out and test this thing!
Stay tuned for early, ad-free access to the episode! In the meantime, enjoy these pics!
2023-05-04 03:49:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's talk about the story behind the PhotoStick episode! You'll learn about:
✅How I made Pixel Peeper
✅New in-camera effects
✅Why I changed the theme song
✅And more!
Plus, you'll see a deleted scene. Enjoy!
2023-04-30 03:34:42 +0000 UTC View PostHi! I'm sending this post only to the "Your Name in Lights" tier.
I recently had several people lose access to this tier due to billing issues. I contacted everyone and some people are back!
IMPORTANT: I want to let you know that this Thursday's episode has already "gone to press" so your name will not be in the credit roll for this particular episode if you re-pledged within the last 24 hours, but your name will be in future episodes. All of your other Patreon rewards are active!
Thanks for your support! If you have questions, please comment or DM me!
UPDATE: I should specify, these billing issues are NOT a result of Patreon. This was a case-by-case situation. Sometimes people's credit cards decline, etc. Heck, it happened with my for my Apple subscriptions today (old card)! Happens to the best of us. 😁
2023-04-26 20:55:54 +0000 UTC View Post
😈I hope you're ready for a new scam-buster/scam-defender episode! This one might surprise you! There's maybe some hope in humanity after all…
2023-04-26 00:04:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm selling my GRID 1 (the same one used in my set)! Grid sells them for $399, but I'm selling it for $375 with an autographed gold sticker included! I'll also sign the glass if you wish!
But there's more… since you're a Computer Clan Insider, and I really appreciate your support, I'm giving you a coupon code which saves you $25+ on this item!
CODE: PATREON2525
If you want it, grab it! It's first come, first served!
2023-04-24 05:47:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I'm working on a new scam-buster episode, but this one has a bit of a twist. This one is kinda like a scam-defender of sorts. I'll be honest, I'll defend ThePhotoStick (to an extent). There's a fun story here and I can't wait to share!
I'll give you early access ASAP! But in the meantime, enjoy these sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes picture.
2023-04-23 01:20:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Get ready for a new Krazy Ken's Aftershow! This is probably the most funny one I've ever recorded! This time, I'm joined by Guinness world record holder, Austron, to talk about the making of this episode!
✅You'll learn why this episode took so long to make.
✅How Ken got chased by dogs.
✅How "Grady" was born…
And much more!
2023-04-16 00:48:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Now that I'm four episodes in, I'd like to remind everyone about The Krazy Ken Aftershow! These episodes offer an exclusive, behind-the-curtain peek at how Computer Clan content is made!
The good, the bad, the shenanigans, and everything in between. Enjoy!
2023-04-12 19:43:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! I humbly say this is my best scam-buster, ever! They just keep gettin better! You'll also meet a new… uh… "character" in the Krazy Ken lore. Enjoy!
2023-04-06 00:25:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! There's TONS of flashlight/lightsaber scams on the internet, so I'm going to debunk them—AND show how real flashlights work!
I'll give you early access to the episode ASAP! In the meantime, enjoy these behind-the-scenes pics and still-frames. The public launch of this episode is scheduled for April 6.
2023-03-25 05:49:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Brace yourselves for the story behind my most complicated episode to date. Why was it so complicated?? Boy… you're about to find out. x_x x_x x_x
2023-03-24 05:47:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! Here's the behind-the-scenes story about the making of the "Magic Cube" episode—including an email I received from a former employee at the company.
Enjoy!
More Aftershows to come. Stay tuned…
2023-03-14 01:11:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! This episode was SUPER challenging to make, but I'm thrilled with how it came out. I'll tell you more about all the complexities behind the scenes in an upcoming Krazy Ken Aftershow episode.
But for now, enjoy the early access! This episode will debut with a YouTube Premiere on March 9 at 11:00 AM CST with a live chat!
Enjoy.
2023-03-08 23:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm hard at work on my most challenging episode ever: Telling the story of the original CIDCO iPhone from 1998. I'm collaborating with many people to make this happen, and I'll give you early access to the episode ASAP!
In the meantime, enjoy some behind-the-scenes photos and still-frames!
2023-03-03 00:37:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Ah, famous last words! I was hard at work on the InfoGear iPhone episode, and suddenly the display contrast looked very dark, and the adjustment dials stopped working. And this thing is a BEEYATCH to disassemble. While taking it apart, 2 capacitors loosely fell out of the unit.
So it's broke. What's next? Thankfully, Steve from Mac84 is going to attempt to repair it. In the meantime, I found an online seller who had another unit; it's shipping to me now!
Sadly, this episode will likely not come out in February, but I will release it as soon as possible! Meanwhile, enjoy some of these behind-the-scenes pics. See the one with the Raspberry Pi? I'm using that to simulate a dial-up connection so I can get the iPhone online! Stay tuned…
Special thanks to Savvy Sage for helping me research this episode. Also, thanks to Brainiac Brent for helping me test the hardware, and thanks to Steve from Mac84 for helping me configure the Pi (and suppling components) AND for repairing the iPhone. Lots of teamwork on this one. 👏
2023-02-17 00:58:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all!
I'm working on a brand-new episode about the iPhone! But… not that iPhone. It's the InfoGear iPhone. I'll give you guys early access ASAP, and I'm aiming for a public release on February 28! Stay tuned…
P.S. I'm also working on a great scam-buster episode about the annoying flashlight scams on the internet. I'd like to release it in March, but I'm working on a collab which needs more time to develop, so I don't have an official date yet. It'll be worth it, though! 😈
2023-02-15 23:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Walmart SSD episode! I'll also share a follow-up story where I try to contact Walmart about this issue.
You'll also see some visual examples as to how I build motion graphics, and more! Enjoy!
2023-02-02 01:00:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I'm auctioning off 3 used-on-camera Conversion Technology T-shirts! Along with some other goodies.
I'm matching all funds (up to $1,000) and donating them to "Sock It To 'Em"—an organization which donates socks to homeless shelters.
You have 3 chances to win! Good luck:
P.S. The winning bidders will also be featured on the leader board (optionally) on Computer Clan social media and in a future Krazy Ken episode.
Hey all! Thanks to my generous patron, Moto M, I was able to acquire the elusive eOne mouse! So I'd like to show it off, among other things I didn't mention in the original eOne episode. Enjoy!
2023-01-26 02:29:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! My eOne story is not over yet… there's been some developments since I released the original episode! And thanks to one of my generous patrons (Moto M) I have obtained the elusive eOne mouse!
The public episode airs on January 26, but I'll give you early access ASAP!
In the meantime, enjoy some behind-the-scenes peeks! Mmm-mmm, just look at all that translucent blue! 💙
2023-01-22 20:23:34 +0000 UTC View Post