If you want to start an illustrious streaming career, you will likely run into a few streaming and recording applications along the way. So here's our guide to one of the most popular free apps ...

The OBS Studio software aids players in screen capturing and live-streaming gameplay of their favorite titles. Two sets of configurations need to be completed before your PC is ready to record and ...

From OBS configurations to ergonomic tweaks, small changes can transform your stream from amateur to professional. The right bitrate, overlays, and community integration keep viewers engaged. Comfort ...

As a recap, AV1 is a newer video codec than the commonly-used AVC, also known as H.264. It is much more computationally-intensive both to playback and create, but given that video encoding and ...

In 2026, the difference between a pixelated stream and a crisp, stable broadcast often comes down to OBS Studio configuration. Choosing the right encoder, matching bitrate to platform rules, and ...

OBS Studio 29.1 Beta has been released. It comes with some new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. Read on to learn more about what's included in this new test build. Paul Hill Neowin ...

If you want to stream online via Twitch or another video platform, OBS Studio is the tool to use. Here's how to get started using it on macOS. At one point in time, everyone wanted to be a YouTuber, ...

High-quality video won't make or break a livestream, but it certainly helps — and now it's considerably easier to provide. OBS Studio 29.1 is now available with support for AV1 stream encoding when ...

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