--- {"type":"list","title":"Top 10 Things Every Tech Enthusiast Should Explore in 2026","listId":135482,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026","visibleItemTotal":10,"creator":{"id":"charlesfreeman","name":"Charles Freeman","url":"https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman"},"stats":{"views":185,"likes":1,"followers":0},"category":"technology & computing / internet technology","publishedAt":"2025-11-27T10:00:50.115Z","updatedAt":"2025-11-27T10:00:50.115Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Name","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Text","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":2,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":3,"name":"Video","type":"Text"},{"id":4,"name":"Link","type":"URL"}]} --- # Top 10 Things Every Tech Enthusiast Should Explore in 2026 By [Charles Freeman (@charlesfreeman)](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman) 185 views · 1 like · 0 followers Published 27 November 2025 · Updated 27 November 2025 Category: technology & computing / internet technology Technology is always evolving, and keeping up with it can be challenging. This list breaks down the most significant areas for every tech enthusiast to study in 2026, whether you're a student, developer, or someone who values innovation. ## Items ### 1. [Basics of Artificial Intelligence](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/3/basics-of-artificial-intelligence) Item ID: `3` - Text: Understanding how AI models work, how training occurs, and where AI is used is becoming increasingly important, even outside of technology roles. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/my2wla1h6bnskvduos03.webp) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttIOdAdQaUE&pp=ygUhQmFzaWNzIG9mIEFydGlmaWNpYWwgSW50ZWxsaWdlbmNl" } ``` - Link: - ### 2. [Machine Learning Projects](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/5/machine-learning-projects) Item ID: `5` - Text: Hands-on ML projects allow you to learn faster. Use real datasets to create simple classifiers, recommendation systems, and modest prediction models. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oaut1co8xjqmynopw7ll.png) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiz1ORTBGpY&list=PLfFghEzKVmjvuSA67LszN1dZ-Dd_pkus6" } ``` - Link: - ### 3. [Cybersecurity Fundamentals](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/6/cybersecurity-fundamentals) Item ID: `6` - Text: Threats are increasing, and understanding how to protect systems, networks, and data is one of the most valuable skills available today. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/khdmicmjaszv4phz3m09.png) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MMoxyK1Y9o&pp=ygUaQ3liZXJzZWN1cml0eSBGdW5kYW1lbnRhbHM%3D" } ``` - Link: - ### 4. [Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP)](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/7/cloud-platforms-aws-azure-and-gcp) Item ID: `7` - Text: The majority of modern applications operate in the cloud. Learning how cloud infrastructure works provides a significant advantage in any tech career. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bder17ehhkbkqlztlals.jpg) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AVQchL9tTo&pp=ygUlQ2xvdWQgcGxhdGZvcm1zIChBV1MsIEF6dXJlLCBhbmQgR0NQKQ%3D%3D" } ``` - Link: - ### 5. [DevOps Tools and Automation](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/8/devops-tools-and-automation) Item ID: `8` - Text: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and automation all boost development speed and dependability. Investigate how teams use these technologies to scale. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i7vgsdsjvedz50e17ix1.jpg) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrgk023l4lI&pp=ygUbRGV2T3BzIFRvb2xzIGFuZCBBdXRvbWF0aW9u" } ``` - Link: - ### 6. [Full Stack Development](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/9/full-stack-development) Item ID: `9` - Text: The combination of front-end and back-end abilities opens up unlimited possibilities. Even mastering the fundamentals enables you to create real goods from scratch. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gmfpum9kdnpzakpn3sgu.webp) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NaeDBTRY1k&pp=ygUWRnVsbCBTdGFjayBEZXZlbG9wbWVudA%3D%3D" } ``` - Link: - ### 7. [Data Engineering and Pipelines](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/10/data-engineering-and-pipelines) Item ID: `10` - Text: Data is the driving force behind AI. Learning about data storage, ETL pipelines, and warehousing systems can help you understand how businesses manage large datasets. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gwmlitdu6esuoi5cgbzw.png) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGT4PcTEPP8&pp=ygUeRGF0YSBFbmdpbmVlcmluZyBhbmQgUGlwZWxpbmVz" } ``` - Link: - ### 8. [Ethical Technology and Responsible AI](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/11/ethical-technology-and-responsible-ai) Item ID: `11` - Text: As technology advances, so does responsibility. Explore issues such as fairness, transparency, and safe AI development. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jxvytgee5ewp7sj2hvqq.jpg) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGwYtUzMQUk&pp=ygUlRXRoaWNhbCBUZWNobm9sb2d5IGFuZCBSZXNwb25zaWJsZSBBSQ%3D%3D" } ``` - Link: - ### 9. [Open Source Contribution](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/12/open-source-contribution) Item ID: `12` - Text: Contributing to open-source projects improves your skills and allows you to connect with developers all over the world. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xuahigri5nubnf9lukkj.png) - Video: ```json { "start_time_mins": "", "start_time_secs": "", "stop_time_mins": "", "stop_time_secs": "", "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2X51AVgl3o&pp=ygUYT3BlbiBTb3VyY2UgQ29udHJpYnV0aW9u" } ``` - Link: - ### 10. [Tech Communities and Collaboration](https://listium.com/@charlesfreeman/135482/top-10-things-every-tech-enthusiast-should-explore-in-2026/13/tech-communities-and-collaboration) Item ID: `13` - Text: Being part of a tech community allows you to learn more quickly. The Perimattic community is one example of how developers, learners, and tech enthusiasts publicly share ideas, ask questions, and encourage one another. - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bagqipueauddk6itbqoo.jpg) - Video: - - Link: [https://community.perimattic.com/](https://community.perimattic.com/)