Useful YouTube

Useful YouTube for October 2015

Techquickie

For many of us, there just aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with new technologies, and the associated terminologies. It's not that we have no interest, but rather that between work, sleep, keeping children/pets and ourselves alive, we just don't get to play as much anymore.

At the same time, we don't enjoy feeling stupid when nomenclature for technologies get thrown around, and you possibly feign knowledge and nod sagely while making mental notes to Google a term when you get home.

To this end, we introduce "Techquickie", a very good YouTube channel hosted by the well-known techno fundi Linus Sebastian. Techquickie is not his only channel, but for people on the go, this is probably his most useful channel!

By trying to keep his videos short (about 5 mins), Linus explains everyday technologies in an easy-to-understand way. The channel was launched in 2012, and currently has over 700,000 subscribers, and his videos have been viewed over 52 million times!

Here are a few example video titles that I think most of us may secretly want to watch:

 

Useful YouTube for September 2015

Phlearn Photoshop and Photography Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/user/PhlearnLLC/featured
Phlearn has to be one of the best channels on YouTube, especially if you are into learning more about Photoshop and photography! Driven by the talent of Phlearn's presenter and owner, Aaron Nace, his method for teaching is easy to follow, for both novice and the experienced. Often funny, sometimes corny, Aaron's videos are of a manageable size, with interesting exercises and examples.

Started in 2011, and now with 690,000 subscribers and over 35 million views, Phlearn's popularity has exploded, particularly in the last two years! With tons of videos, it is hard to believe Aaron makes them available for free!

If you have an interest in taking better photos, or improving your Lightroom or Photoshop skills, Phlearn should be your first, and possibly only, online class.

Useful YouTube for  June - August 2015

ExplainingTheFuture

https://www.youtube.com/user/ExplainingTheFuture/featured 
The ExplainingTheFuture YouTube Channel and the ExplainingTheFuture.com® web site provide education, training and entertainment resources relating to future technologies, future challenges and future trends. The sites are written and maintained by Christopher Barnatt -- a futurist, author, videographer and Associate Professor of Strategy and Future Studies in Nottingham University Business School.

Some of the more interesting videos to be found in this channel include:
The Human Wallet (the future of payment systems)

Better yet, here's Christopher Barnatt introducing his Channel to you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful YouTube for May 2015

Sick Science!

 https://www.youtube.com/user/SteveSpanglerScience/featured
Sick Science! is not a channel about medical science, but rather a collection of videos of some of the coolest science experiments that students can safely perform at home or in the classroom ("sick" being the slang term for "cool" in the US).

Presented by well-known TV personality, author and science teacher, Steve Spangler, Sick Science has over 440,000 subscribers, with over 122 million views!

With fun experiments for both young and old, Steve Spangler's experiment both educate and entertain. He has also brought some of his experiments to TV, including the Ellen show.

With Summer Break fast approaching, you might just find yourself delving into Sick Science? to entertain your kids and yourself!

 

Useful YouTube for April 2015

Welcome to our brand new page dedicated to bringing you news on fun and educational YouTube Channels!

Vsauce2
https://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce2
Vsauce2 is a member of popular Vsauce family of educational Youtube Channels. Videos of unusual and interesting knowledge and technology are hosted on this site.

Launched in December 2010, its subscriber numbers have quickly grown to 3,264,137 by 26 March 2015, and over 460 million views!

There are eight recurring segments  which include: MindBlow, FAK, BiDiPi, Thought Glass, LUT, WAC, 54321, and BOAT.

The main host on Vsauce2 is very popular and funny Kevin Lieber, and this channel makes learning a lot of fun!