How to Make a Strong Password (That You’ll Actually Remember)
By Ken Hollow, the man who discovered his client’s password was “VelvetQueen123” and nearly had a professional breakdown I found out by accident. Nana needed…
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 — which means 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.