Linus Tech Tips
Season 2023
Linus Sebastian and his crew do everything computer-related.
Where to Watch Season 2023
255 Episodes
- The open source alternative to my sponsorE27
The open source alternative to my sponsorWhen we shout about home AV servers, it's like we're shouting into a canyon. We scream "PLEX!" and an echo rings out "JELLYFIN! JeLlYfIn! JellYFiN! jellyfin! ʲᵉˡˡʸᶠᶦⁿ...." So we listened to the void we scre amed into, and decided to give Jellyfin a shot. Does it succeed where Plex fails? What are its shortcomings? Is Jellyfin the chosen one where Plex was unsuccessful? - I ran 1500 tests to prove The Media is wrong about used GPUsE30
I ran 1500 tests to prove The Media is wrong about used GPUsDon’t buy used GPUs! A warning we’ve heard far too many times. But does mining actually harm your GPU? We think not. So we tested 19 different used GPUs from AMD and NVIDIA to determine if cryptomining will make your PC Hardware purchase die on arrival. - Why Is EVERYONE Buying This Soundbar???E45
Why Is EVERYONE Buying This Soundbar???Hollywood keeps delivering high-end audio to your living room, but it's useless unless you have the right sound system to drive it. Can this $280 soundbar from Bose g ive you the clarity you crave when it comes to indecipherable dialogue? Or is it overpriced and not worth your money? - I HATE Shopping for TV Stands… They ALL Suck!E58
I HATE Shopping for TV Stands… They ALL Suck!Finding a good media center that to store all my consoles, from VR to WiiU, is a nightmare. So I decided why not build my own gaming hub with proper cooling and and cable management. This should be LESS of a headache, right? - China doesn't want me to have this GPUE59
China doesn't want me to have this GPUChina is tired of the US lording it's semiconductor knowledge over them, which is why they've invested over a trillion dollars in tech projects to make the nation more than just a manufacturer, but a full f at chip-maker. Meet the Moore Threads MTT S80, which is made using Chinese silicon. There isn't AMD, or Nvidia or even Intel behind the chip that is in the beauty... but how does it perform? Let's find out. - This. was. CHAOS. - AMD Ultimate Tech UpgradeE60
This. was. CHAOS. - AMD Ultimate Tech UpgradeWhat do you get when you put 4 easily distracted and slightly unstable people in a room with $5,000 of AMD’s money? Chaos. Brand-new tech and utter chaos. Watch as Linus attempts to upgrade his most talented and arguably most handsome writer, Adam. New CPU? ✔️ 7900 XTX GPU? ✔️✔️ Samsung Q990B soundbar? ✔️✔️✔️ Shenanigans? ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ - I’m actually getting MAD now. – RTX 4060 ReviewE146
I’m actually getting MAD now. – RTX 4060 ReviewAs Nvidia fills out its 40 series product stack, we’ve noticed one clear trend. DLSS and Frame-Gen are IN, and decent value, is out. This was apparent on the RTX 4060 Ti, and the RTX 4070. But does the song remain the same on the $299 RTX 4060? And will it be able to compete with AMD’s budget offerings of the RX 7600 and RX 6700XT? Will Intel Arc GPUs show up finally? - Our Studio was a HUGE waste of money - New Channel Launch!E147
Our Studio was a HUGE waste of money - New Channel Launch!Making a Gaming news channel is easy. The hard part is finding some space to shoot it. Despite buying a separate building for our Lab, we have precious little space for more sets. WE got Short Circuit, Mac Address, Techlinked, Tech Quickie and Linus Tech Tips competing for space, it is getting cramped in here. But with the magic of green screen, we can transport ourselves anywhere. But with the BlackMagic Ultimatte 12, we can also do it live instead of in post. - I Bought Iran’s Secret Quantum Computing ChipE162
I Bought Iran’s Secret Quantum Computing ChipThere have been a few tech blunders coming from Iran over the past decade, and the latest one happens to be an FPGA dev board from 2012 that they claimed was used for quantum computing. We bought one off Ebay. - I tried 6 pirate game consoles from AliExpressE163
I tried 6 pirate game consoles from AliExpressAliExpress is so full of more pirate consoles than you can shake a peg-leg at, but what exactly are they? Are they repurposed Android TV Boxes, or emulation stations running on custom linux, or faithful adaptations of the original consoles with after-market chips? Are the controllers stiff, mush, or somewhere in the sweet zone? - Download These Handy Tools NOW!E164
Download These Handy Tools NOW!Keeping up with the latest and greatest utilities is an impossible task. We highlight a handful of our current favorites tools for everything from audio tweaks to wrestling with Windows settings - there’s bound to be something here you didn’t know you needed! - Redneck Engineering my own CPU Water CoolerE165
Redneck Engineering my own CPU Water Coolerin the mid 2000s it was common to cool a computer using a heater core from the scrapyard, but as those have become harder to find and water cooling components became easier to find this fell out of fashion. Could the old ways have been right though? Is it still cheaper to use a heater core to cool your CPU? - I DIDN'T get scammed on Facebook Marketplace!E167
I DIDN'T get scammed on Facebook Marketplace!We bought a once $100,000 NetApp storage server setup for $1000, except, we never checked if any of it works. Today we find out if we got scammed, how it was intended to work, and how you at home can modify one of these to provide a ton of storage expansion for a NAS or home computer for CHEAP. - "Starting at" is the Biggest Lie in TechE168
"Starting at" is the Biggest Lie in TechIt’s easy to look at the ‘starting at’ price for a new laptop and think it’s a great deal. But when you look closer, it’s a lie. That entry level config is barely good enough for what you need to do today, let alone tomorrow, and you can’t even upgrade the thing after you buy it! - Why is EVERYONE Buying this Mic??E186
Why is EVERYONE Buying this Mic??It's the best selling mic on Amazon...but why? In this video we compare the Fifine A6T against other inexpensive USB microphones, as well as some XLR mics (like the RE20 we use on the WAN show) to find out if the A6T is as good a buy as it initially appears... - Apple Fixed the Problem they Created.E194
Apple Fixed the Problem they Created.he lightning cable is DEAD. Thanks to the European Union, Apple has to swap standards to what the rest of the world has been using for years. But if you want the full BENEFIT of USB-C, you might need to shell out some big bucks for the iPhone 15 Pro… - Have I been doing this the expensive way for no reason?E197
Have I been doing this the expensive way for no reason?Putting your PC in another room makes so much sense. Why suffer through the noise and heat your gaming rig puts off when you could just…not? But getting peripherals to work from an entirely different part of the house is prohibitively expensive. Or is it? We take a look at some of the much more budget-friendly options available to getting USB working in a completely different room. - Google's "Trust Me Bro" Guarantee is Tempting...E206
Google's "Trust Me Bro" Guarantee is Tempting...Made By Google 2023 holds a lot of surprises that totally didn't leak out in advance. The new Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch are all pretty exciting. But can after killing so many products, like Google Podcasts and Jamboard, can Google really be trusted to follow through on their seven year promise? - I should have done this in the first placeE212
I should have done this in the first placeDespite it's excellent performance, Linus has had nonstop problems with the Sony wireless surround system we installed in his family room. Luckily, Sony came out with a new receiver that claims to offer the same magical spatial surround sound technology that you can use with normal wired speakers. If only it was that easy. - I have been betrayed - AMD $5,000 Ultimate Tech UpgradeE213
I have been betrayed - AMD $5,000 Ultimate Tech UpgradeWe are back again with another episode of AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade! This time we are with Adam. Creator Warehouse's Customer Service Supervisor. He has had one of the smartest uses of the $5,000 upgrade budget to date. Find out just how smart he was with his budget on this episode of AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade! - Don't Waste your Money - $30 vs $10,000 Racing SetupE220
Don't Waste your Money - $30 vs $10,000 Racing SetupAlex wanted to build himself a new racing setup for his. So when we were given a chance to test out EA Sports WRC, we had to see how it held up to a budget racing wheel and our ultimate setup. - Apple’s Best Gaming PC is an iPhoneE222
Apple’s Best Gaming PC is an iPhoneApple about to change the mobile gaming scene forever? With AAA titles becoming playable from the same device you binge Tik Tok and text your friends from before slipping it into your pocket, we could be entering a whole new era. - The All WISH Gaming SetupE224
The All WISH Gaming SetupListen, I don’t really understand how Wish still exists. Does anyone actually buy stuff from there? I feel like Alibaba and Temu are better deal usually, and both are equally likely to be rip-offs. I guess it might honestly be okay compared to the way Amazon is getting. I digress. We built a gaming setup using only products from Wish. How bad could it be? - Where Should YOU Go for Build Advice? - Reddit vs PC Part Picker vs LTT ForumE228
Where Should YOU Go for Build Advice? - Reddit vs PC Part Picker vs LTT ForumWe can tell you how to build a computer all day long, but for fresh info and some human interaction a lot of people head to the forums for help with figuring out what to buy. But which one will offer the best advice? - Compensator 4 - How to Waste $30,000 on a Gaming PCE229
Compensator 4 - How to Waste $30,000 on a Gaming PCCompensator is back baby and this year its wild. Featuring the most overkill parts from the likes of Intel, Nvidia, ASUS ROG, and so much more this beast of gaming rig is going to blow your mind. - I’m Finally Excited About VR Again! - Bigscreen Beyond ReviewE232
I’m Finally Excited About VR Again! - Bigscreen Beyond ReviewPS VR2? I don’t want to use a Playstation 5. Valve Index? Too Big. Meta Quest 3? I don’t want to deal with Mark Zuckerberg's wackiness. Thankfully, a new headset to end all headsets has reared its tiny little head. The Bigscreen Beyond is an incredible headset with 2 micro-OLED displays, pancake lenses in the tiniest package we’ve yet seen. - I Bought a $300 Gaming PC on TaoBaoE234
I Bought a $300 Gaming PC on TaoBaoHave you ever wondered what Chinese consumers might be buying from their version of AliExpress? We didn't, at least not initially, but when we saw the specs and price of this Frankenstein gaming PC listed all over Taobao, our tune changed completely. What's going on inside this $300 14-core xeon beast of a computer? Who makes these parts? Why is it so cheap? And why is hwinfo64 telling us that this motherboard has specs that straight up shouldn't exist? - He Said it was INDESTRUCTIBLE... I Disagree!E238
He Said it was INDESTRUCTIBLE... I Disagree!Our good old friend Keith from the small tech shop we bought out told us this Panasonic Toughbook laptop was indestructible. We don’t think so much. But just how much damage can it take? What ARE the standards for deeming a computer as “rugged”? Was Keith overselling it or does this PC have an adamantium chassis and the ability to regenerate? - This CPU is FREE!E240
This CPU is FREE!Who doesn’t like a free CPU? The answer is a bit more complicated than you’re imagining. This computer might look small and unassuming, but inside it is a motherboard you’ve never seen before, a 64-core processor unlike anything you currently own, and the technology behind it could have far reaching geopolitical implications in the very near future. It is the subject of trade sanctions, stock dumps, and could lead us into the next technology-fueled cold war. But can it game? - I used AliExpress parts to build DankPods headphonesE244
I used AliExpress parts to build DankPods headphonesWe went to AliExpress to find parts to create janky headphones. Yep, that’s right. We thought we could compete with the likes of Sennheiser, Apple, Bose and Sony by creating our on 3d printed headphones using materials purchased from the AliBaba marketplace. And naturally, we needed someone impartial to test the cans, so we got our good friend Dankpods to come out and give em a listen! - Building your own “Laptop” is Terrible and I LOVE it!E246
Building your own “Laptop” is Terrible and I LOVE it!If you’ve ever thought about building your own laptop, luggable, or briefcase PC, you probably came to the conclusion pretty quickly that building a portable chassis from scratch is just not something an average person should have to do. But now, thanks to Alibaba’s constant stream of weird oddity computer parts, we can fit a full gaming PC, complete with a desktop GPU, 600W power supply, and ITX motherboard, in a case that’s only slightly larger than a laptop that’s too big to be useful, and only slightly heavier than what would cause an average person to slip a disc. - This $20 Android TV Streaming Box is Great for Pirates - Android TV Device RoundupE249
This $20 Android TV Streaming Box is Great for Pirates - Android TV Device RoundupWalmart's $20 Google TV streaming device is an absolute game changer, especially as a last-minute holiday gift idea. But how does it compare to other Google TV and Android TV streaming devices? We took a look a look at 9 different models of official devices running some version of Android from companies like Google, Amazon, and... mecool? Mecool? Is that even official? - Only 2 People in the WORLD Have This TVE251
Only 2 People in the WORLD Have This TVIt wasn’t easy, but we snuck the biggest TV in the world out of China. IS it a Samsung? Wrong. Is it a Sony? Of course not. Is it an LG? In part… maybe? The 115 Inch TCL X11G Max QD is a Quantum Dot Mini-LED MONSTER and just getting it into Linus' house was quite the journey. - I’m Keeping the World’s Biggest TV.E255
I’m Keeping the World’s Biggest TV.I bought the TCL X11G Max, the biggest single-piece TV on the market at 115”. Actually, it’s not really on the market as it’s China-only but I somehow got it here and three people mounted it on my wall. But now that it’s set up, is it any good? Does it REALLY have over 20,000 local dimming zones? Are giant TVs going to destroy the market for projectors??