These are some beginner videos I find enormously helpful. Reading instructions never seems as good as watching someone else do it, huh?

1. Comprehensive Intro To Vaping by Spike

An awesome, full guide to parts and maintenance, along with troubleshooting and discussion of some of the related symptoms that come with quitting tar and switching to e-cigarettes. My recommendation? Watch the second half, where she talks about models, symptoms, and what to buy, before you make that first purchase. Watch the first half after you get your kit in the mail and you’re waiting for a battery to get its first charge!

2. How to assemble your first e-cig

I had read a ton of info before my first kit arrived. I felt like an expert—until the kit arrived and I was too nervous about breaking a piece to put it together: Should I twist this hard? How much should I fill this first cart? This video’s perfect for getting over the assembly jitters.

3. How to fill the DSE-901 cartridge

A four-minute video with an up-close look at filling your cartridges. Nathan from truevapor.com shows you how to use plastic bottles, eyedroppers, and syringes. Although it’s for the DSE-901, you can use this information for practically any cartridge.

4. New 5 favorites

Electronic Cigarette Forum member Leaford re-reviews his top five electronic cigarettes. This is a good one to watch because he’s had the models long enough to notice battery/cartridge/atomizer issues. Another great one to watch before making your first purchase.

5. The biggest advantage of the electronic cigarette

Okay, maybe not the biggest advantage. Something to keep in mind though! Just don’t get any water on that battery…