What’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router? (They’re Not the Same Thing)
By Ken Hollow, the man who spent twelve minutes on a tech support call before realising Nana had unplugged the modem thinking it was “the…
Tech explained.
No jargon.
Possibly some foxes.
Simple answers to the tech questions you’re too embarrassed to Google — written by Ken Hollow, who has to explain everything to a 300-year-old fox spirit anyway.
“Ken, what does clearing the cache mean? Is it like a spell that erases memories? Because I know a MUCH faster way to do that.”
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One fox. One manager.
Surprisingly useful tech advice.
I’m Ken Hollow. I write tech guides in plain English because my only client is a 300-year-old fox spirit who thinks Bluetooth is a dental condition. If my explanations survive Nana, they’ll work for anyone.
Read the full story →Q: What kind of articles do you write?
Tech explainers in plain English. If Nana can understand it, you definitely can.
Q: Why should I trust this blog over How-To Geek?
Every article has to pass the Nana Test — zero jargon, zero assumptions, and at least one threat of enchantment if I’m being “too nerdy.”
Q: Is this site actually useful or just funny?
Both. Every article answers a real tech question with real answers. The fox commentary is free.