Linus Attacks YouTube Commenters - WAN Show January 27, 2017
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Check out Vertagear's gaming chairs at geni.us Freshbooks: freshbooks.com and enter WAN in the “how did you hear about us” section when you sign up for your free trial Special guest Wendell from youtube.com Forum link: linustechtips.com Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com Timestamps courtesy of Ghost and JJMC89. 00:04:45 - Why Level1Techs? 00:15:05 - Seagate will bring a 16TB hard drive to market within 18 months 00:17:34 - Reactions to the "Does $1000 Windows Perform Better??" video 00:21:45 - More details on Windows 10's upcoming 'Game Mode' 00:26:00 - Watercooling 00:30:57 - Sponsor: Freshbooks 00:33:05 - Sponsor: Vertagear 00:34:39 - Ex-Verizon lawyer Ajit Pai is now FCC Chair 00:35:21 - Vivaldi CEO calls on Microsoft to 'do the right thing' and stop aggressive Edge pushing 00:40:50 - HP laptop batteries catching fire, HP issues recall 00:41:16 - Nintendo UK publishes some solid Switch information 00:45:55 - Microsoft HoloLens: firm admits sales figures are in the 'thousands' 00:47:22 - First UHD Blu-Ray drive for PC to be put on sale from next month - but there's a catch
The WAN Show episode from January 27, 2017 features Linus and guest Wendell from Level1Techs as they discuss a broad mix of tech topics, community dynamics, and the realities of running tech channels. The show opens with style and banter, introducing Wendell and setting the stage for a casual discussion about technology, content creation, and their respective communities. Early on, Linus and Wendell describe their backgrounds, the evolution of Level1Techs, and how niche, technically dense content can attract a dedicated audience while also posing challenges for broader appeal. They emphasize the value of a strong, knowledgeable community and describe how their content strategy blends professional work with engaging, sometimes nerdy, videos. The hosts reflect on the balance between educational content and entertainment, noting that topics like Linux, ZFS storage projects, and Docker tutorials can resonate deeply with tech professionals while remaining accessible to enthusiasts. Throughout the episode, they tease future projects and tease the format shift away from pure political commentary toward more hands-on, project-driven tech discussions that still leverage guest expertise. They also discuss the economics of running a tech channel, including sponsorships, production costs, and the revenue model that supports high-quality content. The dialogue underscores the role of community feedback in shaping topics, with the hosts acknowledging the high engagement around esoteric tech topics and the importance of maintaining a constructive, curious conversation in the comments. This segment closes with a nod to the collaborative nature of tech media and the shared goals of educating, inspiring, and entertaining a technically minded audience.
Topics · technology · computing · open_source · hardware · media_and_entertainment · community_and_games
Questions answered
- What was the main reason Linus invited Wendell to the WAN Show?
- To tap Wendell's technical depth and Level1Techs experience, enriching the discussion with a known, content-focused guest and exploring crossover tech topics.
- How do the hosts view niche tech content versus broad appeal?
- They believe niche topics can build a highly engaged audience, while still trying to keep content accessible and entertaining for broader viewers.