Pipes Feed Preview: Linus Tech Tips

  1. He Thought His Internet was OK... IT'S NOT!

    Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000

    Thanks to Omada for sponsoring James’s networking upgrade! <br /> Spend $399 on eligible Omada gear and receive an Omada Fusion 2.5G for FREE through our link: https://tplinksystemsinc.pxf.io/unlock_omada_linus<br /> *Offer limited to the first 500 customers. One per customer.<br /> Save 10% on Omada gear on Amazon with code 10LINUSTECH using the links below:<br /> - Fusion 2.5G: https://lmg.gg/fusion<br /> - Omada 7 Pro: https://lmg.gg/omada7pro<br /> - Omada 7 Pro Wall: https://lmg.gg/omada7prowall<br /> - Omada PoE SG2210XMP-M2: https://lmg.gg/omadapoe<br /> See what’s next for the Omada Fusion lineup. More exciting Omada innovations are on the way! https://www.omadanetworks.com/us/business-networking/omada/fusion-gateway/<br /> A while back, we gave James’ house a baller audio setup as part of his AMD $5,000 Upgrade. This time, Omada stepped in to give his home network a much-needed overhaul with faster speeds, better coverage, and the Omada Fusion 2.5G Gateway at the heart of it all.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 0:40 James’ WiFi exposed<br /> 1:09 Omada to the rescue<br /> 2:39 Snooping around<br /> 4:18 Omada Fusion Gateway<br /> 4:58 Telus’ diaper genie<br /> 5:29 What is all this stuff?<br /> 6:43 Omada PoE Switch<br /> 7:49 All the networking<br /> 9:21 Here's the plan<br /> 10:35 Let the wiring begin<br /> 12:54 Ass Hurt Wiring Solutions<br /> 14:13 Linus climbs into the attic<br /> 15:20 Elijah pulls through<br /> 16:40 Omada Outdoor AP<br /> 17:39 Adopting the access point<br /> 18:39 Backyard speed test<br /> 19:13 Back inside<br /> 20:24 Ceiling surgery<br /> 21:27 The moment of truth<br /> 21:44 Before vs After<br /> 22:28 Free stuff!<br /> 22:40 Outro

  2. It Took Me 6 Years to Make This

    Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:27:39 +0000

    GET YOUR SOCKS!!! https://www.lttstore.com/products/forever-socks<br /> 6 years ago, I said making a sock for me wasn't going to be easy. While I wasn't wrong, here's WHY a tech channel spent over half a decade to create The Forever* sock.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:20 WHY Socks?<br /> 2:27 Sponsor<br /> 2:48 The price<br /> 5:32 Material Girl<br /> 7:28 Composition &amp; Feetures<br /> 10:31 Oodoo<br /> 11:27 Credits

  3. If My Product Fails I Give Away $1,000 - Open Sauce 2026

    Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:26:48 +0000

    It's time to push the LTT TrueSpec cable to the limit! We went to Open Sauce 2026 and offered $1,000 if our cable failed to work with any of the most demanding creations we could find.<br /> Sentry Six: https://sentry-six.com/<br /> CRT VR: https://github.com/alanbog/CRT-VR-Headset<br /> Neobotics: https://neobotics.org/<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:07 Sentry Six<br /> 2:36 What about *second* LTT Cable?<br /> 4:46 DMS Probes Linus<br /> 7:10 Why HRTF matters<br /> 8:18 How Linus Hears the World<br /> 9:10 CRT VR Headset<br /> 11:43 Framework 240W Charger<br /> 16:14 Neobotics Autonomous RC Car

  4. Valve Accidentally Made the Best Desktop PC I’ve Ever Used

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:25:27 +0000

    UGREEN NAS on Official Store: https://nas.us.ugreen.com/KyGPUL<br /> UGREEN NAS DXP2800 GT: https://amzn.to/44q9taz<br /> UGREEN NAS Series: https://amzn.to/4wsnK2u<br /> While the Steam Machine has been out for a while now, Linus has been using it DAILY for the last several weeks and has some extra thoughts on the desktop experience that is SteamOS. Sure the gaming performance is mid on the steam machine, but when you are just using it for work, Linus believes it might be one of the best small form factor computers around!<br /> Buy the Steam Machine! - https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:42 Quick Steam Machine Recap<br /> 2:24 SteamOS<br /> 3:20 The Desktop<br /> 5:15 Some Issues<br /> 6:40 File Issues<br /> 9:27 Community Issues<br /> 10:33 Printers work?!<br /> 11:25 Linux is AMAZING Now<br /> 12:40 Conclusion<br /> 15:12 Outro

  5. This Upgrade is Dangerous - AMD $5,000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:22:08 +0000

    Thanks to AMD for being a great partner and sponsoring this series! Check out their latest offerings at https://lmg.gg/f6PMg<br /> Go to https://bit.ly/4vodOpL to enter the sweepstakes to win one of the two brand-new PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU, and an AMD LED light sign!<br /> What does an engineer buy with $5,000 of free money? If you guessed ‘tools and caffeine’ you’re on the right track, but there’s so much more to see in Robert’s AMD Ultimate Tech Upgrade!<br /> Tech and Tools:<br /> Coffee and Kitchen:<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:04 What about SECOND...<br /> 6:25 PC Builds<br /> 9:00 Govee Lighting<br /> 10:10 Back to the builds!<br /> 14:15 Linus' First Coffee<br /> 16:10 Motorbike upgrade<br /> 20:08 This sucks.<br /> 20:23 To the garage!

  6. True 4k Gaming PC (2026) - Classic LTT Build Guide

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:20:35 +0000

    Prices are high, and everyone is feeling the pinch, but it’s STILL possible to build a 4k Gaming PC for UNDER $2000. Join us for another classic LTT Build Guide to see what we’ve picked to maximize our bang for the buck, and how everything comes together for some REAL 4K gaming.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 0:33 CPU choice<br /> 2:00 What motherboard?<br /> 2:26 Safety first!<br /> 2:44 Installing the CPU<br /> 3:30 M.2 SSD choice and installation<br /> 4:54 What RAM?<br /> 5:49 Shahrad's law of RAM installation<br /> 6:25 CPU cooler<br /> 7:41 Applying the thermal paste<br /> 8:11 PC case<br /> 8:39 Linus Drop Tips<br /> 9:04 Installing the motherboard in the case<br /> 9:47 Case and front-panel cables<br /> 11:35 Seasonic Focus GX-850 PSU<br /> 13:34 GPU<br /> 15:32 First boot<br /> 16:44 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<br /> 17:10 Cyberpunk 2077<br /> 18:05 Forza Horizon 5<br /> 19:23 Tape to Tape<br /> 19:38 Final thoughts

  7. It’s Time to Commit to Linux…But which one?

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:41:53 +0000

    With Linux becoming more and more exciting in recent years, and after seeing how many people loved LTT's coverage of the 30 day Linux Challenge it's time to switch. More and more people are switching from Windows everyday but, what Distro is the correct one? With literally THOUSANDS to choose from, we narrowed it down to about 6 which we ran benchmarks and compared some gaming performance!<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 0:50 Distributions<br /> 2:35 Which Distros we Tried<br /> 4:12 Kernel vs Mesa<br /> 4:55 Our TestBench<br /> 5:10 CyberPunk Benchmarks<br /> 5:21 Black Myth Wukong<br /> 5:45 Doom The Dark Ages<br /> 5:52 Forza<br /> 6:25 Keep Updating!<br /> 6:35 Garuda Extended Tests<br /> 7:20 Our Recommendation<br /> 8:04 Check out the Labs Site!<br /> 9:30 Outro

  8. My biggest Home Theater Upgrade is NOT Expensive

    Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:39 +0000

    UGREEN NAS on Official Store: https://nas.us.ugreen.com/TEMOEI<br /> UGREEN NAS DXP4800 GT: https://amzn.to/4vbEmeB<br /> UGREEN NAS Series: https://amzn.to/3S9TAlO<br /> We’re already planning the Tech House home theater room, but we never did get around to adding any sound treatment to Linus’ personal movie room at his house! Today we’re finally setting him up properly with some DIY acoustic panels made of rockwool (and some optional sonopan) on the walls and ceiling. We’re using the mirror trick to determine where they should go, and testing the results using Room EQ Wizard. Featuring Dan and DMS!<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:51 DMS Approves! Kinda...<br /> 5:10 Time for some action<br /> 6:47 Don't tease me like that<br /> 6:56 Experiencing the room before treatment<br /> 8:35 Calibration time<br /> 11:27 What does the graph say<br /> 12:58 The acoustic panels<br /> 14:48 We need Yvonne approval<br /> 15:50 Goodbye sconce<br /> 16:05 More room treating<br /> 17:23 what<br /> 17:36 The treatment is done<br /> 19:52 Listening time<br /> 21:23 Calibrating with Dirac<br /> 22:17 Listening after calibrating<br /> 24:36 Outro

  9. The GOD-KING of TVs - Sony TrueRGB 115”

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:34 +0000

    We’re unboxing an absolute BEHEMOTH - the 115” Sony Bravia 9 mark II. Featuring groundbreaking True RGB technology, this $31,000 display aims for professional-grade monitor quality in your home theater or living room, if you somehow live in a house built for GIANTS. We’re putting it to the test to see if it’s truly the most colorful display we’ve ever seen. <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:14 Sponsor Spot<br /> 1:27 Unboxing this Monster<br /> 6:24 Moving it<br /> 7:38 What is TrueRGB<br /> 9:14 Setting it up <br /> 14:05 How does it look?<br /> 21:14 Sponsor Spot and Outro

  10. How many Tabs with 1.5 TB of RAM? Windows VS. Linux

    Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:58:06 +0000

    To no ones surprise, Google Chrome knows how to eat. What IS actually surprising is HOW much it can eat. Since the last time we tried this experiment, we've seen OS upgrades, Hardware upgrades, and even testing upgrades. The only thing left to see is how many tabs you can open with 1.5 TB of RAM. Will it be OVER 9000?! Only one way to find out!<br /> How many tabs can YOU open?: https://github.com/MichaelJohniel/chrome-tab-tester<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:30 Sponsor<br /> 1:54 Our Tab opening machine<br /> 7:00 Let the Chrome trials begin...<br /> 9:55 1000 Tabs.<br /> 13:50 A new challenger approaches (LINUX)<br /> 15:19 Apple 'Thinks Different' with RAM<br /> 16:38 Linux's "Everything is a File"<br /> 18:23 More. Tabs. MORE. TABS.<br /> 19:53 The grand takeaway<br /> 20:34 Oh and ZRAM...<br /> 22:22 Credits

  11. I Needed Some Professional Help - Film Scanning with Brandon Lee

    Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:57:36 +0000

    Film cameras are gaining popularity- but how do you keep the benefits of digital? You can pay a pro shop to digitize your film for you but that’s expensive. What about a home solution? In these videos Linus and friend of the channel Brandon Lee try out to at-home digitization devices to find out what the tradeoffs are. <br /> Big thanks to Brandon Lee for helping. Check him out at: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-WpvHaSBQEAztK6n_CupOg <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:48 Developing film is EXPENSIVE<br /> 3:08 Scanner at home<br /> 4:48 Why is film trendy?<br /> 7:17 Finally, scanned photos<br /> 8:10 Using the HP Scanner<br /> 11:06 Comparing scanned photos<br /> 13:00 Results from the professional lab<br /> 14:08 Young Linus incoming<br /> 15:35 Who is this for?<br /> 17:53 Outro

  12. Why Is Everyone Buying This $200 TV?

    Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:54:40 +0000

    With over 10,000 units sold in a month, the Insignia 55" 4K Fire TV is dominating Amazon. At just $200, is it truly a no-brainer deal, or are there hidden catches you should know about? We tested this budget display to see if it’s worth your hard-earned money. <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 What is this TV?<br /> 1:17 Sponsor Spot and Intro<br /> 1:41 Unboxing the TV<br /> 5:55 Setting up and Navigating the OS<br /> 8:15 How does it look?<br /> 12:15 Gaming<br /> 12:42 Sponsor Spot and Outro

  13. I IMMEDIATELY Broke this Hyper-Realistic Gaming Sim

    Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:53:10 +0000

    Racing sims are the best way to experience a racing game. Whether its the sound or the motion experience you get. But OSHCut took this a step further and created a Racing Sim that THROWS the user around while staying to true to the experience that you really feel like your driving in a canyon. <br /> Huge Thank you to them for coming all the way to BC to show us the Sim Rig!<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:45 The Machine<br /> 4:43 Broken Belt<br /> 7:24 Who is OSHCut<br /> 8:40 Forza Time<br /> 10:50 RC Car<br /> 15:12 Outro

  14. I Hate These...

    Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:05:39 +0000

    Linus Media Group has relied on SD cards for over a decade when it comes to their video production pipeline. And while there are many advantages to them, they are also a ticking time bomb and could fail at any moment! Which is Why Glenn, Linus, and Adam took control to upgrade the ingest stations and swap these out for a newer form factor!<br /> Thanks to Fs.com for the fiber transceivers and fiber patch panels!<br /> https://www.fs.com/ca/products/144193.html<br /> https://www.fs.com/ca/products/116102.html<br /> https://www.fs.com/ca/products/178413.html<br /> Also the tentacle print: https://www.printables.com/model/1774366-tentacle-sync-track-e-charge-and-sync-dock <br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 2:40 The Current Setup<br /> 5:35 The Plan<br /> 6:12 Upgrading Computers<br /> 8:24 Moving Things Around<br /> 11:18 Setting Up The Computers<br /> 14:30 New SD Card Readers<br /> 16:52 Running Cables<br /> 18:27 Speed Test<br /> 19:16 Final Setup

  15. The 1000 FPS Gaming PC

    Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:52:10 +0000

    My 1000Hz monitor is on the way, but there’s one thing we kinda need to address. A Gaming PC to push 1000 frames isn’t so easy to come by… So with the help of our friend Splave, join us on this overclocking quest for gaming at 1000 fps!<br /> [ Splave's OC Must-haves ]<br /> CAUTION: OC Tool and TurboV CAN DAMAGE your components if you don't know what you're doing.<br /> ROG OCPAK OC Tool - Swiss army knife of engineering-level control: <br /> https://dropbox.com/scl/fi/xhdm6httx7gvqq5p946gh/OCPak_1506.zip?rlkey=ma3088br4ftkllluobp2dndnx&amp;st=qw88x39p&amp;dl=0<br /> TurboV - Clock and volt control for ASUS motherboards (more n00b friendly): <br /> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJNhOqoGx-alzxAv_EdEYHUkeiSsW7SI/view?usp=sharing<br /> BENCHMATE 14.2 - Contains popular benchmarks + CPU-Z &amp; HWINFO in one package:<br /> https://www.benchmate.org/en/downloads<br /> ZENTIMINGS 1.39 - Memory timings / voltage readings in OS:<br /> https://zentimings.com/<br /> ASUS GPU TWEAK III:<br /> https://www.asus.com/campaign/GPU-Tweak-III/us/index.php#download <br /> MSI Afterburner - Another option for GPU OC:<br /> https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards<br /> UL 3DMark - Test GPU for stability and throttling:<br /> https://benchmarks.ul.com/3dmark?redirected=true#windows<br /> OCCT - Testing stability with decent benchmark features:<br /> https://www.ocbase.com/download<br /> <br />CHAPTERS<br /> ---------------------------------------------------<br /> 0:00 Intro<br /> 1:29 Sponsor<br /> 1:48 We're shooting for 1000 FPS!<br /> 2:18 What is Overclocking?<br /> 3:15 How do we cool this thing?<br /> 7:05 Let's get Overclocking!<br /> 9:55 What's up with these utilities?<br /> 11:24 SCORE!!<br /> 12:58 More Voltage!!<br /> 14:32 How about other games?<br /> 15:26 The 1000Hz Monitor<br /> 16:15 Gaming at 1000Hz<br /> 18:50 Secret Lab<br /> 19:55 Credits