4 Lesser-Known Tech YouTubers That Deserve More Attention

YouTube is an excellent resource for those who want to learn more about tech, with channels covering everything from DIY computing and reviews on the latest releases to technical deep dives and comparisons. If you're a tech head, you probably have a list of YouTube channels 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.

A YouTube channel doesn't have to have millions of subscribers to be worth watching, though. There are plenty of tech YouTubers who deserve a lot more attention, but can often be overshadowed by bigger names in the tech YouTuber space. So we're shining the spotlight on five underrated tech YouTube channels that are worth checking out. We've tried to include a mix of YouTubers, with each covering a different aspect of the tech sphere, from retro tech and Linux explainers to mobile and smart home tech — but the one thing these channels have in common is that (at the time of writing) every one 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 feel less daunting — helping you avoid the common mistakes people make when switching to Linux. This YouTuber (known as Bread) offers beginner-friendly and advanced tutorials on how to use Linux, with videos covering shell scripting, useful and unusual Linux applications, window manager configurations, explanations on her own Linux workflow, how to install, configure, and use Arch Linux, and more.

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

While Bread's YouTube channel is primarily about Linux, they also use their channel as a general creative outlet, sharing videos on mental wellbeing, nature, tips for productivity, their music, and more.

If you enjoy in-depth retro tech content, digging deep into benchmarks, processors, old PC builds, graphics card and processor reviews, and retro PC gaming, the PhilsComputerLab YouTube channel may be for you. This channel has been going for over a decade and has a modest 153,000 subscribers, but Phil's managed to build up a loyal community — and his content, particularly his PC guides and hardware archives (also found on his official website), has been widely discussed for years across retro computing subreddits.

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

Technology pundit and reviewer Juan Bagnell's YouTube channel SomeGadgetGuy (which has 184,000 subscribers) is worth checking out 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.

While Bagnell has has received backlash from some for his criticism of other reviewers, viewers praise his hands-on approach to testing, how he's unafraid to challenge the mainstream consensus and will "tell it like it is," the depth and scope of his reviews, and his focus on practical, real-world aspects of devices that matter most to mobile tech 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 pops up as a recommended YouTube channel on Home Assistant and home automation subreddits. With 246,000 subscribers, this YouTube channel (run by UK-based Lewis Barclay) produces content about smart home technology, covering home automation tips and tricks for Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino, as well as reviews on smart devices (including doorbells, sensors, and security cameras), in-depth guides, unboxings, smart home renovations, and DIY projects.

While the channel has faced some criticism from fans for its recent focus on outlining the newest additions to Home Assistant, viewers praise Everything Smart Home for its clear, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic and more advanced smart home automations without being overly technical. The channel's coverage of a breadth of smart home topics and up-to-date content has also earned praise. So, whether you're wanting to learn about smart home basics or hoping to find out more about advanced home automations, it's worth checking out this underrated YouTube channel.