One of my favorite parts of being a Linux user is the lively community. A big part of that community is the Linux content creators who’ve guided me in the Linux realm. So I’m sharing some of the YouTube channels that have changed my perspective on Linux the most.

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The Linux Experiment​​​​​​

Nick has to be one of my most favorite, if not the most Linux content creators. His videos contain a kind of contagious positive vibe that makes you love Linux more and more. He covers a wide range of content, such as Linux news and updates, distro exploration, tools, guides, and more.

The Linux Experiment’s videos are really well made, with in-depth research, smooth editing, and great presentation. For that, he gets extra points for adding some entertainment value to an already good informative video. I especially like the videos that answer Linux misconceptions. The linked video, for example, deals with the notion that Linux isn’t ready for professional use.

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DistroTube

Derek is a formidable content creator in the Linux scene. Besides Linux, DIstroTube also makes videos on open-source in general and life lessons. Unlike many other creators, he maintains a serious demeanor in his videos, even when cracking the occasional joke. He also livestreams occasionally where he chats with his supporters or does Linux stuff.

His content includes distro first impressions, Linux tool guides, opinions, answering Linux questions, etc. He’s especially interested in command line tools, tiling window managers, and open-source software. When I was new to Linux, I was looking for good video editing tools. DistroTube’s Kdenlive tutorial got me up on track really fast.

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Learn Linux TV

If you’re looking for high-quality Linux tutorials, Learn Linux TV is the place to go. With over 800k subscribers, Jay covers some of the most crucial Linux topics you’ll need in your journey, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user. Some of his content categories are command line tools, how-to guides, bash programming, and distro guides.

His content is more geared towards new Linux users and people considering switching to Linux. He also has a website with organized Linux tutorials and courses. I greatly enjoyed his bash scripting tutorials and recommend them if you’re into scripting.

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Switched to Linux

Another great channel dedicated to beginner Linux users and people thinking of switching. His videos are mostly in a screencast format where he walks you through the topic he’s covering. Other than the informative content, he’s a chill guy and fun to listen to. He also has a dedicated website for Linux news and tutorials.

His videos cover Linux guides, distro first impressions, Linux tips and tricks, news, and opinions. His video on Linux Mint was a good starting point for me to learn about the distro.

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Michael Horn

Michael Horn is an up-and-rising Linux content creator from Austria. His videos cover a wide range of topics in the Linux and open-source scene. What I really like about his videos is his cool personality along with the high production quality and nice storytelling.

His videos cover listicles, Linux software, experience using Linux, common Linux questions, desktop environments, and even guides and tutorials. He’s passionate about Linux gaming and you can see it easily on his channel. Not many creators cover gaming on Linux, so that makes him truly stand out. His Hyprland guide was a great introduction for me, who didn’t know much about window managers.

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TechHut

TechHut isn’t a dedicated Linux channel. However, it covers Linux, Windows, and Mac systems, among other things. This is good in a sense because you can actually see comparisons of the other operating systems to Linux.

His content ranges from Linux distro overviews, and Linux servers, to hardware, and Linux guides. Here’s an interesting speed comparison video between Windows and Linux that you’ll enjoy.

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Brodie Robertson

Brodie Robertson covers a bit different type of content than others. You’ll hardly find guides, reviews, or tutorials on his channel. He mostly makes videos on Linux news, opinions, and discussions. His videos are mostly raw talking head videos with minimal edits. So, if you like that type of video, you’ll enjoy his takes on the Linux world.

That being said, you may not agree with him on everything, especially when he rants about controversial takes in the Linux community, whether it’s other creators’ opinions, current trends, or ongoing Linux-related debates. That’s totally fine. But on the flip side, it’s pretty fun to see him sometimes tearing apart overhyped things.

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InfinitelyGalactic

Blaine from InfinitelyGalactic makes tech videos but covers mostly Linux topics. He’s not as active in content creation as other creators, but when he gets a video out, it’s worth a watch. Some of his videos have interesting, unique, and alternative takes on Linux that you wouldn’t usually find on other channels.

His video topics include distro reviews, guides, Linux software, opinions, and experience with Linux. His video on productivity apps on Linux helped me find some hidden gems that I like to use.

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Linux Tex

If you need in-depth Linux distro reviews and app suggestions, Linux Tex is the channel to look out for. Linux Tex’s videos are more like documentary-style videos, at least the distro review videos. That means there’s no live reaction. However, the creator does in-depth research to highlight his findings, the distro’s good and bad, and puts all these into high-quality videos. The videos are enjoyable to watch for that reason.

If I need to learn about a distro without using it myself, I usually search for it on Linux Tex. It also covers Linux tips and tricks, tutorials, and news.

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9to5Linux

9to5Linux is all about the world of various Linux distros. Is there a new Linux distro in town? You’ll find it on this channel. No matter how niche or lesser-known a distro is, you’ll likely find it on 9to5Linux. It covers distro first impressions, full reviews, listicles, and guides. Some of the videos on the channel don’t have commentary or use AI voice. Other than that, you can find all types of distro news here.

One thing to note is that there’s also a popular Linux blog by the same name. They also have a YouTube channel. However, this channel doesn’t belong to them.

There are so many other Linux content creators I have yet to explore. I’ve only mentioned the ones from whom I’ve learned and got inspired. Other than YouTube channels, there are also many educational websites to learn Linux.