Techquickie

Techquickie is a technology explainer channel from Linus Media Group. Its team sets out to help viewers understand the gadgets and tech topics they hear about, from USB standards to how Wi-Fi works on aeroplanes.

Most videos are short, usually under ten minutes. They answer a single question about computer hardware, operating systems, networking or consumer tech. Presenters use quick graphics and plain language, which makes the videos easy to watch in a spare moment. Recent topics include new Wi-Fi standards, virtual reality headsets, processor naming and installing apps on Linux. Videos are kept up to date with new products, so the channel works well for keeping track of current technology. Some videos lean towards buying advice rather than deep explanation.

Some highlights include:

An explanation of what makes a server different from an ordinary desktop PC.

A guide to the main Linux distributions and how to choose one that suits you.

A look at PCI Express and what happens when every expansion slot in a computer is filled.

The channel has around 4.3 million subscribers.

Techquickie is a light, accessible introduction to the vocabulary of computing. It helps students make sense of hardware, networks and operating systems before they meet them in a computer science course. It suits anyone considering computer engineering, IT or software careers. For deeper learning, it works best alongside a structured course or longer explainer channels.