Frequently asked questions.

ExplainedBetter.com is a growing library of clear, written explainers and step-by-step tutorials. We take popular videos and complicated topics and rewrite them in plain English, so you can read, follow along and actually understand them at your own pace.

Anyone who wants to genuinely understand something without wading through jargon or a 20-minute video. Whether you’re following a how-to, catching up on the news, or just curious, our guides are written to make sense the first time you read them.

No. Every explainer and tutorial on ExplainedBetter.com is completely free to read, with no paywalls.

Not at all. You can read everything without signing up. We may add optional features like saving articles later, but reading will always stay free and account-free.

We use AI to help research and draft our explainers, which lets us cover more topics and publish faster — but every guide is reviewed, fact-checked and edited by a real person before it goes live. You get the speed of AI with the accuracy and judgement of human oversight.

A written tutorial lets you skim, search and move at your own speed — no pausing, rewinding or missing a step. We also define the technical terms and jargon that videos often skip over, so nothing is left unexplained. The original video stays embedded on the page whenever you’d like to watch along.

No — our explainers are written guides based on videos and topics from around the web. When a guide is built around someone else’s video, we always credit and link to the original creator so you can watch the source and support their work.

We track the videos, questions and how-to searches people actually care about — the things worth understanding right now — and prioritise topics we can explain more clearly than what’s already out there.

No. Every guide is written to stand completely on its own. The video is there as a bonus if you learn better by watching, but the written steps include everything you need from start to finish.

Yes. Every page is designed to read cleanly on phones, tablets and desktops, so you can keep a guide open on your phone while you work.

Products, apps and tools change over time, so a step may occasionally be out of date. If something doesn’t match what you’re seeing, let us know and we’ll check and update the guide.

Absolutely — please do. You’re welcome to link to and share our explainers. We just ask that you don’t republish the full text as your own.

Every explainer is fact-checked and human-reviewed before publishing. Where a topic calls for it, we cite our sources so you can verify the details yourself and go deeper if you want to.

Yes. We link to the original YouTube videos and creators, and to authoritative references where relevant. For health, money and other sensitive topics, we point to established, reputable sources.

We genuinely appreciate corrections. Head to our contact page and choose “Correction or feedback.” We review reported issues quickly and update the guide when needed.

We revisit and refresh guides as things change — new versions, new information, or reader feedback. Where it’s useful, we show when a guide was last updated.

A wide range — Science & Tech, Health, Money, History, How-To & DIY, Entertainment and News. If it’s something people are curious about or trying to learn, we aim to explain it better.

Yes, please! Suggestions are one of the best ways we decide what to cover next. Send your idea through the contact page and we’ll add it to the list.

We’re open to the right partnerships. Get in touch through the contact page and choose “Business or partnership.” Any sponsored or affiliate content will always be clearly labelled.

No. Our explainers are for general information and education only. They are not medical, financial, legal or safety advice, and they’re not a substitute for a qualified professional. Always do your own research and consult an expert before acting on anything you read.

We only collect what’s needed to run the site and respond to you (for example, if you use the contact form). We don’t sell your details. See our privacy policy for the full picture.

We may include affiliate links in some guides, which can earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. When we do, it’s clearly disclosed, and it never changes what we recommend or how we explain things.