As commonplace as computers are in the 21st century, they're still largely a mystery to most people that use them. Even with the newest release of the Steam Deck, hundreds of thousands of owners still have to struggle with the constant effort of maintaining and repairing their multi-hundred-dollar device.
Thankfully, the veterans of the PC community have come to realize that newer people have a difficult time doing proper maintenance on their devices. And as such, they took it upon themselves to instruct others via the popular video-sharing platform, YouTube.
Greg Salazar
A once prominent trend in the PC community was content creators who receive PCs sent in by fans to repair on video as if giving a demonstration. Greg Salazar is someone who's continued that old-time tradition even today.
His videos are precise and to the point, making them great for viewers who are looking for quick reference rather than an in-depth discussion. Though that doesn't mean he skimps out in explanations. His high-quality setting with great lighting provides the viewers with a clear view of the work he is doing.
ThioJoe
It's common knowledge that the longer you own something, the worse the condition gets, and that also applies to PCs. But that doesn't mean just the physical aspect. Even the processes of a PC's functions become slower over time.
In that regard, it's like movies that haven't aged well for unexpected reasons. ThioJoe provides many videos about PC maintenance, both external and internal matters. That in itself is something not many creators present. He provides visual aids for his instructions to guide viewers in the process of maintaining their PCs.
Britec09
If computer users have a problem, 98% of the time, Britec09 has a solution. With over 2,700 videos related to PC maintenance, Britec09 has been a prominent figure in the community for over 13 years. Even today, he continues to upload videos resolving other people's problems.
He tackles every problem, from huge ones thousands of people are having over the world to little ones people in his comment section are complaining about. His videos are straight to the point, with no extra fluff that would otherwise distract from the main content.
CareyHolzman
Carey Holzman is a more traditional YouTuber, meaning he doesn't use as many cuts or transitions but instead gives the viewer the whole process. That can be good for a variety of things, but not good if the viewer has less than an hour to give.
Nonetheless, viewers can at least experience a step-by-step guide unique to his channel, which means there's no possibility of a confusing step being accidentally skipped. He is thorough in explanations, giving the "why" instead of just fiddling with the device and telling the viewer to do the same just because he said so.
Pro Tech Show
When it comes to PCs, there is always a myriad of problems a user has to fix before they can fully declare their device repaired. Rather than the external or internal components, the Pro Tech Show focuses on software and really delves into how it may be affecting a device negatively.
Like the worst video game consoles ever made, there is software that may be preinstalled in a person's PC that is more harmful than good. The Pro Tech Show showcases this software and provides better alternatives by comparing them. That way, viewers can come to a decision before they act and possibly put themselves in a difficult place.
Techquickie
As the name suggests, this channel focuses on providing solutions in a very quick and short video format. That can often leave a viewer confused, though, as sometimes they might need to rewind in order to catch information properly.
Though that doesn't make the content unintelligible, as the host happens to be the renowned Linus Sebastian, the face of the PC repair and maintenance community since the early 2010s. The Techquickie channel, however, provides answers to problems users haven't thought of before, such as what happens if a computer isn't properly shut down. Linus' voice as someone who's made one of the perfect YouTube channels for comfort watching is clear and confident, a testament to all his experience.
PC Centric
PC Centric does a variety of PC-related content, but for the most part, they focus on the building and repairing process of a PC. With over 500 thousand subscribers, the quality production of this channel is surprisingly high.
Their explanations are well-thought-out, to the point, and oftentimes hold an aspect of comedy in them, a variable quite visible in their editing style. Thankfully that doesn't distract from the main content, as even with these moments, the videos come out to a crisp 10-15 minutes.
Linus Tech Tips
While PC repair and maintenance has only been a thing on YouTube for a little over a decade, one figure has always stood as the face of it. And that figure is Linus Tech Tips, a man also known for during some absurd things like making one of the most expensive video game controllers of all time.
With a staggering almost 15 million subscribers on YouTube, Linus Tech Tips has been renowned for its helpful tutorials and guides when it comes to PC or electronic-related matters. Often times he'll even experiment with newly released tech to see how they work with certain PC builds. In all, his extensive history makes him a great source of knowledge when it comes to anything PC-related.
TechSource
TechSource is a great channel for people who don't have any prior experience with repairing or PC maintenance. His explanations are calm and thorough, his setup is bright enough for viewers to see what's going on when he conducts his work.
And while he tends to keep his videos on the shorter side, he talks patiently enough that most viewers won't even know it is over until the end. Through most of his videos, he goes through the basics when preparing a PC for upgrading or maintenance, mostly by telling viewers what wires to disconnect and the order of disassembly.
JayzTwoCents
This content creator is a veteran in the field of PC-related matters and their functions. In the past, he used to focus on PC repair and maintenance, but nowadays, he's more focused on testing and experimenting with the latest graphic cards or other parts. However, every once in a while, JayzTwoCents will do the occasional repair on camera or a video guiding others into the process.
As such, one could expect his backlog to be full of informative videos for people who are doing maintenance on their PCs for the first time. Occasionally he'll even build a PC on camera for a celebrity or teach someone he knows how to build one.