Over the years I have collected on a 64Gb USB Thumb-drive, many more than 1850 videos, that I believe are important for those that are new to Linux. They mostly cover computers, open source, Linux, networking and security.
I don't totally agree fully with the conclusions, content, interpretations or viewpoints presented within each and every one of them; but, I want to start sharing the information here. More to come.
Below are listed some of the videos that are suggested for Newcomers to Linux. Eventually I will be listing more individual selections. This is a work in progress, and only recently started.
Explaining Computers
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2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.Suggested Videos from Explaining Computers
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0000-00-00 Timeline of quantum computing and communication https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_quantum_computing_and_communication
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0000-00-00 Quantum Computing https://www.explainingcomputers.com/quantum.html
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2017-08-27 Quantum Computing 2017 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYESkqXVWa0
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2018-08-05 Quantum Computing 2018 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeuIop_j2bI
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2019-08-04 Quantum Computing 2019 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhGATzzzQjM
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2020-08-02 Quantum Computing 2020 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AfG2nI0Hn4
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2021-08-22 Quantum Computing 2021 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRKc_ilWcao
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2022-07-24 Quantum Computing 2022 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SORSZ9Je-8g
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2023-07-23 Quantum Computing 2023 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOBe5pES30k
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2024-07-21 Quantum Computing 2024 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIJuyb5DWUw
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2025-07-27 Quantum Computing 2025 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDt7o-OmBWI
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2016-02-14 VeraCrypt Encrypted USB Drive NEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshQWFLfwdA
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2020-01-19 Linux Terminal Introduction NEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkB-eRCzWlU
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2023-06-08_DEBIAN_12_more_relevant_than_ever_as_a_Linux_desktop NEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klfgPmUsirs
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2023-11-26_Ventoy_Multi-boot_USB_Drive_Tool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7APoZzNPyU
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2023-12-24 Promoting Linux: An End-User Manifesto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98kFh3JpIXk
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2024-01-07 Zorin OS 17: Linux for Windows Users https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FryhC19wu8
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2024-07-28 Linux Mint 22: Excellent Distro for Windows Users https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qZI6i21jB4
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2024-09-01 Switching to Linux: A Beginner's Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8vmXvoVjZw
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2024-09-22 Running Linux in Windows: Learn Linux in a Virtual Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KRDc4j3oI
2025-01-26 Why RISC-V Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TmHSsIU1ns
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2025-02-09 Explaining Hard Drive Technologies: SMR, HAMR, ePMR and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12z-wWu1BaM
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2025-02-16 Top 7 Things Linux Does Better than Windows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOSd7wD-2x4
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2025-03-09 FreeBSD: The Really Alternative Desktop OS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xm52v1D8qo
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2025-04-20 RISC-V 2025 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s8hPmCZ0mk
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2025-04-13 GIMP 3.0: A Better PhotoShop Alternative? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfaq-Cm1ZkA
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2025-05-04 New PC Setup: Windows Install, BIOS and Drivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJFvqaIa-38
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2025-06-08 ReactOS: Open Source Windows OS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj7JX-LkOrA
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2025-07-06 July 2025 Channel Update: Linux, Desktop PCs and AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmb0XYTHtU8
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2025-07-13 Turning a Windows 10 PC into a Chromebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqt-eO_NEKA
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2025-07-27 Quantum Computing 2025 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDt7o-OmBWI
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2025-08-03 Choosing Your First Linux Distro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2wB9r1SYrY
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2025-08-17 Debian 13: Rock Solid Linux NEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UklxKvXoRYc
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2025-10-05 Linux Desktop Security: 5 Key Measures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqXK8zUfDtA
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2025-11-02 Running Windows Apps in Linux Using Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5XN42EEUcc
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2025-11-16 Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRYkA9RKswg
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2026-01-13 Linux Mint 22.3: making the terminal even more optional! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkC0KGuTun8
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2026-01-24 New Linux + Android phone, Photoshop on Linux, Cosmic updates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcWiMLXY2rQ
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2026-01-25 Windows Install to Virtual Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJHABjk6wGA
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2026-01-31 France moves to open source, modular Linux handheld PC, Linux gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNAFvcSWW6o"
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2026-02-07 A.I. and vibe coding destroy open source, Big Cosmic desktop roadmap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_dVwpiYX_A
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2026-02-08 Top 7 Raspberry Pi Desktop OS 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCN3EkJlwAU
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2026-02-15 Explaining Agentic AI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvt4TwGpqOs
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2026-02-26 Ranking Linux desktop environments for 2026! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiluQ6dJyL8
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2026-03-10 How to run most Windows apps on Linux, and why it won't really help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEI95GIRKaU
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2026-03-22 Linux Age Verification: FOSS in the Brave New World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud7NEaHKP-k
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2026-03-29 Lightweight Linux for Older Computers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJGf8zVt3MI
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2026-04-01 Ranking Linux distributions for 2026: not your average tier list! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJKne9nWVLk
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2026-04-05 Long-Term Data Storage for Home Users https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulh9z-JluBs
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2026-04-12 Best Linux Microsoft Office Alternatives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwWlYdz-qhk
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2026-04-26 Ubuntu 26.04: Reliable Desktop Linux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2PWnpkFWcY
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