4 Lesser-Known Tech YouTubers Who Deserve More Attention

YouTube is a great resource for those who want to learn more about technology, with channels covering everything from DIY computing to reviews of the latest releases to in-depth tech reviews and comparisons. If you’re a tech manager, you probably have a list of YouTube channels that you watch regularly, which may include top tech content creators like Linus Tech Tips, MKBHD (Marques Brownlee), Unbox Therapy, or Mrwhosetheboss, all of which have millions of subscribers.

However, a YouTube channel doesn’t need to have millions of subscribers to be worth watching. There are many tech YouTubers who deserve a lot more attention, but can often be overshadowed by bigger names in the tech YouTuber space. So we’re highlighting five underrated tech YouTube channels that are worth checking out. We’ve tried to include a mix of YouTubers, each covering a different aspect of the tech sphere, from retro tech and Linux explainers to mobile and smart home tech – but the only thing these channels have in common is that (at the time of writing) each of them has fewer than 250,000 YouTube subscribers.

Learning Linux can be incredibly intimidating, but YouTube viewers find that Bread on Penguins (which has 169,000 subscribers) can make it less daunting, helping you avoid common mistakes people make when switching to Linux. This YouTuber (known as Bread) offers beginner- and advanced-friendly tutorials on using Linux, with videos covering shell scripts, useful and unusual Linux applications, window manager setups, explanations of her own Linux workflow, how to install, configure, and use Arch Linux, and more.

Viewers of Bread on Penguins have praised the YouTuber’s minimalist approach to content and his avoidance of clickbait, with videos usually involving Bread simply explaining Linux concepts while wearing a cool sweater or sharing his method on screen rather than bothering with over-the-top visuals and false enthusiasm. Viewers also praise how knowledgeable and witty Bread is, while managing to balance delivering useful and informative content in an accessible way.

Although Bread’s YouTube channel is primarily dedicated to Linux, they also use their channel as a general creative outlet, sharing videos about mental wellness, nature, productivity tips, their music, and more.

If you like in-depth retro tech content, diving deep into benchmarks, CPUs, older PC builds, graphics card and CPU reviews, and retro PC gaming, the PhilsComputerLab YouTube channel might be for you. This channel has been around for over a decade and has only 153,000 subscribers, but Phil has managed to build a loyal community – and his content, particularly his PC guides and hardware archives (also available on his official site), has been widely discussed for years on retro computing subreddits.

Phil’s channel serves as an archive for retro enthusiasts who may no longer be able to access the necessary information they need about old PC hardware or retro games, which has proven so valuable to some that fans have gone to the effort of archiving all of Phil’s videos (there are hundreds of them). Viewers also praised Phil’s channel for igniting their passion for retro PC hardware, helping them play the games of their childhood and helping them with their own builds.

Tech expert and reviewer Juan Bagnell’s SomeGadgetGuy YouTube channel (which has 184,000 subscribers) is worth a look for those interested in mobile tech content, particularly Android smartphones and devices. While Bagnell’s channel primarily focuses on in-depth smartphone reviews, he also covers headphones, laptops, smartwatches, gadgets, accessories and more, with content including comparisons, tech tips, tutorials and first looks.

Although Bagnell has received backlash from some for his criticism of other critics, viewers praise his hands-on approach to testing, that he is not afraid to challenge the prevailing consensus and will “tell it like it is”, the depth and breadth of his reviews, and his focus on the practical, real-world aspects of devices that matter most to mobile technology enthusiasts.

If you enjoy Bagnell’s YouTube channel, you can also check out the Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy podcast on Spotify, a weekly podcast that covers tech news, politics, and the latest gadget reviews.

Everything Smart Home regularly appears as a recommended YouTube channel on the Home Assistant and home automation subreddits. With 246,000 subscribers, this YouTube channel (run by UK-based Lewis Barclay) produces content on smart home technology, covering home automation tips and tricks for Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi and Arduino, as well as smart device reviews (including doorbells, sensors and security cameras), in-depth guides, unboxings, smart home renovations and DIY projects.

While the channel has faced criticism from fans for its recent focus on the latest additions to Home Assistant, viewers praise Everything Smart Home for its clear, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic and more advanced smart home automation without being too technical. The channel’s coverage of a wide range of smart home topics and up-to-date content has also earned praise. So whether you want to learn more about smart home basics or want to learn more about advanced home automation, it’s worth checking out this underrated YouTube channel.