Ken Doe (Computer Clan)

NEW WALLPAPER PACK: Ripples

Hey all! Here's a new wallpaper pack! Did you see my antennas scam-buster episode? The base of this wallpaper is a close-up photo of the "monolith" antenna!

2024-05-09 05:08:40 +0000 UTC View Post

EARLY ACCESS: The Lost Episode (SuperMac Clone)

Hey all! I have something special today…

About 5 years ago I purchased a Macintosh clone by UMAX—the SuperMac C500. I started filming an episode about it but The Krazy Ken Curse struck and sh*t hit the fan.

However, I never got back to finishing the episode… but about 5 years la...

WATCH NOW: BLOOPER REEL 5!

Hey everyone! It's been over a year since the last blooper reel so let's do a new one! Enjoy, and thanks for all the support!

EARLY ACCESS: TV Antennas Scam-Buster!

Hey all! Enjoy the new, ad-free episode! Thank you for your support!

MORE Behind the Scenes: Antennas Scam-Buster

Hey all! We're still hard at work on the new scam-buster episode! Early access will launch on April 22, and the public release is on the 23rd. In the meantime, here's some more behind-the-scenes photos from the main a-roll shoot and from a visit to a broadcast facility.

We didn't film scene...

BEHIND THE SCENES: Antenna Scam-Buster

Hey everyone! A while ago, Brainiac Brent showed me a plethora of scam TV antenna products online, so we're working together to make a new episode DEBUNKING these products! We'll also talk about waves in general and the science behind them!

 We're conducting testing in Chicago and in a...

EARLY ACCESS: Girl Tech and the Multimillion-Dollar Journal

Hey all! Enjoy the new ad-free episode! A lot of love and care went into this one. I even spoke with the founder of Girl Tech, Janese Swanson, and I learned some good tidbits for this episode! She also provided me with pictures and video, so huge shoutout to Janese!

BONUS: Digi Makeover (Unscripted Test Demo)

Hey all! This is an extended scene from my Girl Tech episode. It's not in the public episode. It's only for Computer Clan Insiders. Enjoy!

More Behind the Scenes: Girl Tech

Hey all! Here's some more behind-the-scenes filming! My friend and channel artist, Heidi, drew some illustrations for this episode! The beginning of the episode has 2 transition/title cards and I wanted them to be drawn by hand because we're focusing a lot on the Password Journal for this episode...

SNEAK PEEK: Girl Tech

Hey all! I'm hard at work on the next Krazy Ken's Tech Talk episode. This one is all about Girl Tech! I had one of their products as a kid (Password Room Control) so I thought I'd look into their story, and there's a fun one to tell!

I also email interviewed the founder (Janese Swanson) so ...

BEHIND THE SCENES: Girl Tech

Hey all! I'm working on a new episode about Girl Tech products! There's a fun story to share about an ambitious inventor who was inspired by her childhood and her daughter. Filming starts next week. In the meantime, enjoy some behind-the-scenes photos of the products I'm tinkering with. Talk late...

Desk Mats Available NOW! (And Patreon Discount)

Hey all! My desk mats are now available! I'm taking orders until March 9 at 5:00 PM CST! Grab one today (or two)! Click this link: thecomputerclan.com/etsy 

P.S. Since you're at the $4+ tier, you get 10% off. Use t...

NEW WALLPAPER PACK: Halftone

Hey all! Time for a new wallpaper pack!

This wallpaper is a macro photo of the Apple logo on an original Newton MessagePad 100 box. I remixed the colors for some different versions. Enjoy!

2024-03-03 22:21:27 +0000 UTC View Post

DESK MAT PRE-ORDERS OPEN SATURDAY!

Hey all Patreon members—free and paid! I wanted to announce this to you before I announce it publicly.

My signed desk mat pre-orders open on Saturday at 5:00 PM CST on my Etsy. It's a soft launch, so...

EARLY ACCESS: One Laptop per Child

Hey all! This was a really fun episode to make, and it was a lot of hard work! The story behind One Laptop per Child is truly fascinating! Lots of charitable people came together to make a quirky-looking product in an attempt to make the world a better place! Let's see how well it worked out.

Knock-Off Folding iPhone? (Bonus Episode!)

So "folding" iPhones have been in the news lately, and Brainiac Brent and I happen to have one! The  problem is… it's a cheap knock-off. Let's see how good it is! Enjoy this unscripted first-look at the i15 Pro. 😅

Early Sneak Peek: XO-1 (aka $100 Laptop)

Hey all! Here's an early sneak peek at my next episode! Savvy Sage has been hard at work on the research for it, and the product itself just arrived in my lair!

This is the XO-1 (aka the $100 Laptop) from "One Laptop Per Child". There's a fun story to tell here. In fact, it came up briefly ...

EARLY ACCESS: QuickCharge Pro Scam (Ad-Free)

Hey all! Enjoy early access for my new episode!

Behind the Scenes: QuickCharge Pro Scam-Buster

Hey all! My next scam-buster is underway! I'll give you early/ad-free access to the full episode ASAP! As for the public, they'll get to watch it on February 9 at 12:00 PM CST.

In the meantime, here's some behind-the-scenes pics and still-frames! Old Man Ken is back! And… is he dead??? �...

GIVEAWAY OPEN! [CLOSED]

UPDATE: Congrats to Buneary Mujigae for winning!

Hey all! The giveaway for the signed Susan Kare print is now open!

Here's how to enter:

• 1. Fill out this super-short form: https://fo...
  2024-01-24 06:19:41 +0000 UTC View Post

GIVEAWAY TOMORROW!

Hey all! Tomorrow I'm hosting a giveaway for everyone on my Patreon (free and paid members)! Since tomorrow is the Mac's 40th birthday, I'm giving away a signed print by Susan Kare! Susan designed fonts and icons for the original Macintosh!

Stay tuned for complete entry details! Must be 18 ...

Wallpapers Collection!

Hey all! I'm taking advantage of Patreon's new "Collections" feature. Now, all wallpaper posts are under the "Collections" tab so you can find them easily! Some posts also have a link to the entire archive. Enjoy!

EARLY ACCESS: Nexus Q

Hey all! Enjoy this new episode about Google's (very) short-lived, and mysterious, Nexus Q.

BONUS: Megatouch Update!

Hey everyone! Brainiac Brent and I have a Megatouch update for you! Enjoy!

Also, here's the original Megatouch episode: https://youtu.be/iRYP7zaXeBM

P.S. My Nexus Q episode goes public on January 19 at 10:00 AM CST (...

Nexus Q Sneak Peeks!

Hey all! The Nexus Q episode is coming along nicely! I figured you'd enjoy some behind-the-scenes pics, including some new still-frames from the episode! I also included a screenshot of the Final Cut Pro timeline. This is the current state of the episode's edit in the post-production stage.

Nexus Q (Behind the Scenes)

Hey all! Brainiac Brent has been HARD at work on getting the Google Nexus Q up and running. Despite this product being from Google (a big and successful company) it did not sell for long, and support for it was shut down long ago. This makes it impossible to use it exactly like it was "back in th...

EARLY ACCESS: OUYA (Ad-Free)

Hey everyone! Enjoy my FINAL episode of 2023! And of course, you get it early, and ad/sponsor-free!

😮‍💨Phew… OUYA Behind-the-Scenes

Hey all! My next episode is coming soon! I'll give you early access ASAP! The public release is on December 29 at 10:00 AM CST.

Brainiac Brent and I have been working VERY HARD on this one so we can get it out before 2024! This is going to be a great finale for 2023!

It's all about th...

EARLY ACCESS: Bikenda Scam-Buster!

Hey everyone! Here's the early access for my next scam-buster! This is one of the DUMBEST scams I ever tackled, haha. Enjoy!

Behind the Scenes: Bikenda Scam-Buster

Hey all! Brainiac Brent and I are hard at work on the Bikenda scam-buster episode! It launches on Friday, but I will give you early, ad-free access ASAP! In the meantime, enjoy these 2 behind-the-scenes pictures, and 2 still-frames from some of the footage. ❤️

The Bikenda claims to be a...