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Subscribers 1.2M

Videos 661

Views 147.6M

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ExplainingComputers covers computing and related topics with weekly videos, focusing on areas like SBCs, Raspberry Pi, Linux, storage, and open-source operating systems. The channel presents tutorials, reviews, and deep-dives, with an average of about 104K views per video and activity since December 2007.

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Fireship view on YouTube

84% relevance

Subscribers 4.1M

Videos 790

Views 673.5M

Appearances 11

SERP 100%

Similarity 74%

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Both target tech-savvy viewers with open-source and Linux topics, ranking highly for queries like linux for beginners and open source operating systems (search 100%, content 74%), indicating a shared audience though ExplainingComputers focuses more on explanations and tutorials than Fireship's rapid, project-oriented style.

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freeCodeCamp.org view on YouTube

80% relevance

Subscribers 11.5M

Videos 2.1K

Views 954.1M

Appearances 7

SERP 94%

Similarity 71%

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Share broad home computer basics and open source OS interests (search 94%, content 71%), meaning they appeal to learners beginning with computing concepts, but ExplainingComputers emphasizes accessible, story-driven explanations rather than full curriculum-style courses.

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Linus Tech Tips view on YouTube

76% relevance

Subscribers 16.8M

Videos 7.6K

Views 9.4B

Appearances 11

SERP 74%

Similarity 78%

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Overlap on hardware and PC-building topics like DIY PC builds and home server setup (search 74%, content 78%), fostering a similar hardware-interested audience but Linus Tech Tips delivers more quick-bait reviews and build guides than ExplainingComputers' explanatory videos.

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Electromaker

73% relevance

Subscribers 30.2K

Videos 564

Views 6.3M

Appearances 6

SERP 65%

Similarity 79%

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Both cover single-board computers and SBC comparisons (search 65%, content 79%), appealing to enthusiasts, though ExplainingComputers tends toward thorough explanations while Electromaker emphasizes hands-on reviews and projects.

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NetworkChuck view on YouTube

72% relevance

Subscribers 5.2M

Videos 577

Views 385.0M

Appearances 7

SERP 72%

Similarity 73%

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Shared focus on Linux for beginners/desktops and general computer topics (search 72%, content 73%), indicating overlap in audience and subject matter, with ExplainingComputers delivering deeper conceptual explanations versus NetworkChuck's practical labs.

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71% relevance

Subscribers 1.1M

Videos 553

Views 194.9M

Appearances 7

SERP 61%

Similarity 78%

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Competes for SBC reviews and SBC comparison interests (search 61%, content 78%), attracting hardware enthusiasts who want board-level insights, whereas ExplainingComputers offers more high-level how-its-work content.

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Top competitors include Fireship (84% match) and freeCodeCamp.org (80% match), both aligned with queries like linux desktop tips, open source operating systems, and linux for beginners. Linus Tech Tips (76% match) also competes with overlapping topics such as single board computer comparisons, DIY PC builds, and home server setups. Fireship and freeCodeCamp.org are the closest in topic overlap, with ExplainingComputers at 1.2M subscribers compared to Fireship (4.1M) and freeCodeCamp.org (11.5M). The shared queries indicate strong competition in home computing basics and open-source/Linux education.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to ExplainingComputers?

Fireship — 84% match, 4.1M subscribers; freeCodeCamp.org — 80% match, 11.5M subscribers; Linus Tech Tips — 76% match, 16.8M subscribers. All three channels publish tech-focused videos and tutorials, similar to ExplainingComputers in covering computing topics and hardware.

What type of content does ExplainingComputers make?

ExplainingComputers creates explanatory tech content focused on computing, storage, software, SBCs and single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, Linux, RISC-V, and related topics. The channel averages about 104K views per video, with various topics such as Welcome to ExplainingComputers, DIY Mini-ITX Case, and Consumer SBCs in 2026; uploads appear to be multiple videos per week.

How do we determine which channels are similar to ExplainingComputers?

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