Category Archives: Top Tips

Best OBS Studio Settings for Live Streaming [2025 Update]

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Live video streaming is now part of everyday communication. For businesses getting started, the challenge is dialing in the best OBS settings for streaming so video looks sharp and audio stays clean—without overloading your CPU or internet. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio) makes this easier by exposing clear controls for OBS bitrate settings, resolution, frame […]

What Is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use It [2025 Update]

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With the decline of Adobe Flash Player, HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) has emerged as the current gold standard for delivering high-quality video and audio streams over the internet. While Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS) and other emerging streaming formats are gaining traction for ultra-responsive live experiences, HLS remains the most widely supported and reliable protocol across devices […]

Your Guide to the Best Live Streaming Equipment [2025 Update]

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Video content has become a cornerstone of growth for organizations across virtually every industry. Research shows that video content will account for 82% of all consumer internet traffic by 2025. Furthermore, 85% of marketers credit video as an effective online marketing tool. It’s no surprise, then, that businesses are increasingly turning to live streaming as […]

Live Streaming Server – How to Build One, and Should You Do It?

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Setting up your own live streaming server may seem like a straightforward way to broadcast content. The idea of managing everything in-house, on your terms, is appealing, especially since it could save money compared to using private video streaming services. But the reality is a bit more complicated. Building a live video streaming server comes […]

Encoding for Live Streaming

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  When getting started broadcasting live video streams, people often ask what equipment or software they need. Many people think all they need to stream live video is a camera, a microphone, an internet connection, a computer, and a video streaming solution. While those components are necessary, there’s one more aspect that’s just as crucial–encoding […]