Pipes Feed Preview: Linus Tech Tips

  1. I Tried All The Best (and Worst) Doorbells

    Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:15:36 +0000

    Can’t figure out which video doorbell to buy? I spent over $2000 US dollars on the best smart doorbells to help you decide which one should be securing your front door. All of these have similar features, but the quality and price you pay to access them might surprise you. <br /> **Budget Doorbells:**<br /> **Mid-Tier Doorbells:**<br /> **Premium Doorbells:**<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:49 Overview of Bells<br /> 2:09 Budget Doorbells<br /> 5:11 Mid-Tier Doorbells<br /> 9:35 Mid-Tier Image Quality<br /> 10:30 Flagship Doorbells<br /> 13:38 Flagship Image Quality<br /> 14:22 The Verdict<br /> 17:18 Outro

  2. My Son Needs a New Laptop

    Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:13:53 +0000

    It's already that time of the year where the children must go back to school. Going back to school means shopping for school supplies, like a new laptop that doesn't run ChromeOS. But there's so many options out there, just what will Linus' son choose?<br /> Top Pick:<br /> Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, 16" Touchscreen AMOLED, 120hz, Snapdragon X1 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD: <br /> Runner up: <br /> Others mentions: <br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:53 Initial research<br /> 4:34 He'll learn one day<br /> 4:54 Where are we going?<br /> 5:48 A 5 pound laptop<br /> 6:27 LG Gram<br /> 7:27 Linus' laptop<br /> 8:12 More of the boys research<br /> 8:44 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x<br /> 10:02 How about a 16" laptop<br /> 11:45 The third choice<br /> 14:10 Testing the ThinkBook 16<br /> 15:13 Looking at some more laptops<br /> 18:03 And the winner is...<br /> 19:46 Outro

  3. I Promise you this is NOT Stupid

    Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:12:30 +0000

    With SSD and hard drive prices staying stubbornly high, is it time to go back to the future with optical storage? In this video, we break down whether burning Blu-ray discs and M-DISCs makes sense for archiving your data today - comparing cost per gigabyte, lifespans, burn speeds, and the reality of managing physical discs versus HDDs and tape.<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro <br /> 0:37 Pro - Cost per Gig<br /> 1:45 Pro - Great for Cold Storage<br /> 3:30 Pro - Longevity<br /> 4:25 Pro - Organization<br /> 4:54 Pro - Security<br /> 5:28 Cons- Lots of em coming quickly<br /> 8:15 - Should you start Blu-ing it up?

  4. Steam Frame Review - This Changes Everything

    Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:14:07 +0000

    Secure your business with ThreatLocker today and sign up for Zero Trust World using our link: https://www.ztw.com<br /> and learn more about how ThreatLocker can help your business safely integrate AI agenic tools here: https://www.threatlocker.com/blog/applying-threatlocker-to-agentic-ai-tools<br /> Valve's new Steam Frame has finally arrived... no more leaks... and its promising to shake up the VR market. Is it the wireless, standalone headset we've been waiting for, or does it fall short of the high bar set by the Index? We test performance, battery life, and comfort to see if it's worth the upgrade. <br /> Link to the Article about Human Vision referenced in the Video: https://pixelcraft.photo.blog/2022/05/16/the-human-visual-system-focus-and-acuity/<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:15 What’s USING it like?<br /> 4:07 The MOST EXCITING Features<br /> 6:50 Standalone Functionality<br /> 9:35 Performance and Standalone Gaming Experience<br /> 10:55 Battery Life<br /> 12:51 Low Lights - Cameras and Controllers<br /> 14:55 Price and Free Form Discussion<br /> 23:32 Outro

  5. The Steam-Cooled STEAM Machine

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:01:28 +0000

    UGREEN MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank(US): https://amzn.to/4hZTV5u<br /> UGREEN MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank(CA): https://amzn.to/4cgErGr<br /> UGREEN MagFlow Lineup(US) https://amzn.to/3SjRu3f<br /> There's been rumors. Speculation. Post after post on Reddit. But it's finally here, the steam product you've all been waiting for! Join us on this steamy journey and find out if it was worth the wait.<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:30 How did this come to be?<br /> 2:00 PRAISE ALIEXPRESS<br /> 3:09 Testing before steam cooling<br /> 4:12 Surgery<br /> 6:50 Let's talk GEARS baby<br /> 7:45 Back to Surgery<br /> 9:47 Who knew an engine would need oil<br /> 11:35 FIRE<br /> 12:12 What?<br /> 12:20 Things are happening<br /> 14:56 IT'S REALLY HAPPENING<br /> 16:38 Mandatory Friendslop :)<br /> 17:57 Changing gears<br /> 23:11 WE GOT THIS BOIS<br /> 25:13 Outro

  6. This GPU can be Hacked to Unlock Secret Memory

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:13 +0000

    Wherever today takes you, go comfortably with Vessi Weekend Chelsea—made for exploring, rain or shine. One pair. Countless adventures.<br /> • Free shipping • 30‑day returns • 1‑year warranty<br /> Five years ago we looked at the CMP 170HX, a seemingly useless card as it was strictly made for mining crypto currency. But in the big 2026, this card is no longer its once useless self. The CMP 170HX can now be modded to unlock up to 80GB of memory, and if you can do some tiny soldering work, unlock it's full PCIe Gen 1 x16 bandwidth.<br /> Fan Duct model: https://www.printables.com/model/1824287-nvidia-a100-cmp-170hx-120mm-fan-duct<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:00 Tall Linus and baseline benchmarks<br /> 4:48 Unlocking the CMP 170HX<br /> 7:47 Benchmarking after unlocking<br /> 10:58 Running Qwen on 3090 Tis<br /> 12:35 What about TWO CMP 170HX's<br /> 13:15 Oh no we have a bad card<br /> 13:38 Why would a card be demoted?<br /> 14:33 We found a bad one<br /> 15:16 Capacitor Mod<br /> 16:22 Running Qwen on TWO modded CMP 170HX's<br /> 18:43 Outro

  7. I Cooled my PC with a SLUSHIE MACHINE

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:31 +0000

    Linus’ latest Facebook Marketplace find is the the ultimate way to keep the crew AND our computers cool, all summer long. Maybe don’t try this one at home...<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:00 Everything is sticky.<br /> 3:04 One year later.<br /> 7:29 Building the PC. Quickly.<br /> 10:58 The system... is down.<br /> 12:00 It's cool.<br /> 13:56 Who does #2 work for?<br /> 16:02 He's just so excited!<br /> 18:25 World's First... (we're guessing)<br /> 22:08 Game on<br /> 24:00 Credits

  8. Apple just Copied Microsoft’s Worst Idea - iPhone Duo, Airpods 5, iPhone 18 Pro & More

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:14 +0000

    Apple has FINALLY unveiled their entrant into the folding phone market, and it's undoubtedly slick. EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE MAJOR THING. Ugh. I really hope I'm wrong about this in the long term...<br /> Secretlab <br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:39 Micro.. I mean iPhone Duo<br /> 10:25 Linus is not happy<br /> 11:49 Airpods and Apple Watches<br /> 14:40 iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

  9. Why are people spending $1,000 for old iPods

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:56:13 +0000

    Music streaming services were great at first with all the music at your finger tips at a relatively cheap price. And then they increased the price again, and again, and again, while also REMOVING songs from their services. So it's time to take a trip back to 2001 and upgrade that old iPod into something new.<br /> Faceplate: https://eoe.works/products/atomic-midnight-transparent-clear-faceplate-for-apple-ipod-video-5th-5-5-generation-plastic?variant=41220639981705<br /> Backplate: https://eoe.works/products/thick-gradient-purple-blue-universal-backplate-for-apple-ipod-video-5th-5-5-enhanced-ipod-classic-6th-7th?variant=44526680309897<br /> Battery: https://eoe.works/products/1x-3000mah-battery-replacement-ipod-classic-6-6th-7-video-5-5-5-thin-upgrade?variant=34317157204105<br /> Motor Kit: https://eoe.works/products/new-solderless-taptic-vibration-motor-diy-kit-for-apple-ipod-video-5th-5-5-ipod-classic-6th-7th?variant=43790631174281<br /> White Click Wheel Flex: https://eoe.works/products/copy-of-grey-click-wheel-flex-for-apple-ipod-video-5th-5-5-enhanced?variant=34501713199241<br /> Adapter: https://eoe.works/products/tarkan-iflash-u-dual-microsd-to-zif-40-pin-compact-breakaway-adapter-for-apple-ipod-video-ipod-classic?variant=44507886551177<br /> Secretlab<br /> PIA <br /> dbrand <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:18 Pre-modded option<br /> 5:30 Justin's iPod<br /> 6:46 Time to mod<br /> 9:54 The finished result<br /> 12:44 Buy or DIY?<br /> 15:04 Outro

  10. We Should Have Hired Someone to do this…

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:53:46 +0000

    Previously, Elijah and Linus deliberated on whether to run Cat5e or Cat6a in the Tech House. It ultimately ended up in letting all of YOU choose what we should run, and you have chosen to make our hosts fingers go through much pain by having to run MANY a Cat6a throughout the house.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:44 The Plan<br /> 3:33 Kitchen/Security Camera Run<br /> 5:15 Ewww Fireplace TV<br /> 5:50 Where is the rack going<br /> 6:19 Labelling would be a good idea<br /> 7:00 Linus of the jungle<br /> 7:23 Master bedroom run<br /> 9:25 Linus Drills Tips<br /> 10:19 T568A or T568B?<br /> 10:39 The two bedrooms<br /> 11:47 Doorbell camera<br /> 12:01 Poor Elijah<br /> 13:20 Crawlspace and Kitchen<br /> 14:00 Poor Elijah Pt.2<br /> 16:10 Testing the runs<br /> 19:27 The end result<br /> 21:26 Outro

  11. The Best Value Gaming PC I’ve Ever Seen

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:51:02 +0000

    A sub-$300 gaming PC might seem completely unrealistic in 2026, but the BC-250 changes the equation. Repurposing this former crypto mining card, which shares its core silicon with the PS5, takes just a few hours of work. The result? A remarkably capable PC built for solid 1080p and even 1440p gaming.<br /> BC-250 setup script for CachyOS: https://github.com/redbeard1083/bc250-toolkit<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:34 So What Is A BC-250?<br /> 2:57 Good News Everyone!<br /> 3:33 Time For Modifications<br /> 4:28 Now For the Fun Stuff<br /> 4:58 VALUE GAMING<br /> 5:32 There Are Some Caveats<br /> 6:27 Is It Worth The Effort?<br /> 6:54 Other Things To Be Aware Of<br /> 8:26 The Big Issue(s)<br /> 11:01 Outro

  12. We Built the BEST PC

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:47:23 +0000

    We built the FASTEST PC money can buy off the shelf in 2026. It’s so fast it’s almost like gaming in the future, and it’s so futuristic that we actually still have to build it! Featuring a monstrous AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, 32 Gigs of elusive DDR5 memory, and a MSI 5090 Lightning Z GPU with a freakin’ screen on it. Let’s see how this bad boy performs.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 0:56 Sponsor<br /> 1:17 Our CPU of choice<br /> 2:04 The Mother of boards<br /> 2:39 $1,600 RAM (R.I.P.)<br /> 3:08 Installing the SSD the fast way<br /> 3:22 Assembling core components<br /> 5:27 The pinnacle of 5090s<br /> 6:41 Slickest Display in the biz<br /> 7:20 Gaming on the FASTEST PC<br /> 9:32 Overclocking the FASTEST PC<br /> 12:00 Assessing the damage<br /> 12:38 Saily<br /> 13:31 Outro

  13. DLSS 5 is NOT What We Expected

    Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:42:41 +0000

    DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com/<br /> Nvidia claims DLSS 5 is "reinventing" computer graphics, but is it a genuine breakthrough or just AI hype? We’re going hands-on to see if this new technology is truly exciting or a cause for dread. From performance impacts to visual homogeneity, find out if DLSS 5 is the future of gaming. <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:22 Sponsor Spot and Animated Intro<br /> 1:40 What are we looking at?<br /> 2:33 Cyberpunk<br /> 8:16 People Don't Like DLSS 5<br /> 9:14 Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth<br /> 11:06 Borderlands 4 and Clair Obscure <br /> 14:05 Control<br /> 15:33 Other People's Thoughts<br /> 16:41 One Last Game <br /> 17:42 Sponsor Spot<br /> 18:40 Outro

  14. My Wife Needs a Phone, and I’m NOT Gonna Mess it Up This Time

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:38:42 +0000

    Yvonne needs a new phone after Apple screwed her over with an iCloud mistake... So Linus takes her shopping at Best Buy where they both look through and identify which phone will be best for her and which phone will solve her problems<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:43 Let's Go Shopping!<br /> 2:35 What Does Yvonne Want?<br /> 4:10 Phone Hunter Linus<br /> 5:11 What Did Hunter Linus Find<br /> 8:15 Yvonne's Turn to Look<br /> 12:45 And The Winner Is...<br /> 15:48 The Three Week Review<br /> 21:33 Outro