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NCIX

Logo: NCIX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Defunct Canadian computer retailer

NCIX Computer Inc. (formerly known as Netlink Computer Inc.) was an online computer hardware and software retailer based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1996 by Steve Wu (伍啟儀). The company is notably tied to the early career of Linus Sebastian, a former employee who created the Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel during his tenure there. Sebastian initially worked at NCIX as a product manager and later created and presented the company’s YouTube channel, NCIX Tech Tips, to market its products.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 28, 1996Founded1
  • Industrycomputer hardware industry, online shopping1
  • HeadquartersRichmond1
  • Websitewww.ncix.com

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NCIXMarkham2
Photo: Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons4

NCIX Computer Inc. (formerly known as Netlink Computer Inc.) was an online computer hardware and software retailer based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1996 by Steve Wu (伍啟儀).2

Timeline

  1. Dec 1, 2017Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Apr 28, 1996Founded Founded1

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