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, ...

If you’re looking to level up your Twitch game, there are few upgrades more useful than OBS plugins. The right plugins can add a world of possibilities, from cool audio effects and transitions to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sarah is a freelance writer and CNET How To blogger. Her main focus is Windows, but she also covers everything from mobile tech to video games to DIY hardware projects. She likes to press buttons and ...

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 ...

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 ...