A decent camera, mic, and working knowledge of OBS software is all you need to start a stream. But turning your stream into an interactive show is another step that will invite your viewers to cheer, ...

Streaming in 2025 isn’t just about gameplay. It’s about creating an experience. Viewers expect quality visuals, clear audio, and a clean layout. Whether you’re grinding ranked matches or just chilling ...

As much as I’ve wanted to give game-streaming a try, I’m always tentative to jump into the Twitch waters for two reasons: I don’t have a solid background behind my gaming desktop’s chair, which would ...

Streaming is a task that puts your overall personality on display on a platform on the internet, and one way of doing that is by having a unique overlay. A stream overlay can be customized according ...

I quit my job at the start of 2020. Two months later, the U.S. went into lockdown and everyone glued themselves to their screens. So, like many avid gamers, I started streaming on Twitch. After ...

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This is my simple way to start streaming on Twitch using OBS, even if you're brand new. I walk through how I set up my Twitch account, choose what I want to stream, and connect everything using free ...

If you've ever done any livestreaming on Twitch, YouTube, or similar services, you're probably already familiar with Open Broadcaster Software (better known as "OBS"). The application has more-or-less ...