Author Archives: Jon Whitehead

How to Record Zoom with OBS in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Record Zoom with OBS Image

If you run Zoom meetings for training sessions, webinars, product launches, internal town halls, or online classes, you’ve likely searched for one thing: How to record Zoom with OBS – properly. Most tutorials stop at “add Display Capture and hit record.” This 2026 guide goes further. You’ll learn how to: Record Zoom meetings with OBS […]

How to Live Stream Weddings and Private Events: Tips, Tools, and Best Practices [2026]

Live Streaming Weddings: A Professional Guide

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated April 2026 A wedding is not just an event for the guests in the room. It is a moment that families spread across countries and time zones all want to witness together, and increasingly, they expect the videographer to make that […]

The 20 Best Live Streaming Software: Comparison Guide for 2026

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated April 2026 Over the last decade, live videos have become easier to do, primarily due to advances in streaming software. Streaming software allows anyone from a newbie to an advanced broadcaster to create live streams easily.  In fact, free streaming on social […]

How to Live Stream Dance Competitions: The Professional’s Complete Guide [2026]

Live stream dance competitions

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated April 2026 Dance competition organizers are solving a problem most event platforms were not built to handle: hundreds of dances, thousands of family members across time zones, and a live event that generates real revenue only when the right technology is […]

What Is an M3U8 File? A Practical Guide to HLS Playlists (Creation, Security, Troubleshooting)

Comprehensive Guide to M3U8 Files Understanding, Creating, and Using Image

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated April 2026 An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 encoded playlist used by HLS to list media segments and variants for adaptive playback. In 2026, M3U8 files remain the backbone of HLS streaming, enabling adaptive bitrate streaming, low latency HLS, and encrypted […]