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Free, practical guides on starting, growing, and monetizing your stream — written by creators who have done it.
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Streaming Microphone Buyer's Guide
Streaming Microphone Buyer's Guide
Audio quality matters more than video quality. How to pick the right microphone for your budget, room, and setup — without overspending.
Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Elgato Game Capture HD Setup for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox360, and PS3 in OBS
You might be wondering, " Since I can stream directly from my current generation console, why do I need an Elgato capture card or to run OBS through my PC? " Well…StreamerSquare...
Jun 2, 2015 · 6 min read
Beginner's Guide to Streaming: Dealing with Technical Difficulties
There's nothing like having an argument over which actor played in a certain film, and then turning to your smart phone for an instant answer. When I was growing up, we were sti...
Mar 29, 2015 · 6 min read
PC vs. Console: Which Platform to Start Streaming On
WARNING: This article is not intended to start a fanboy war between PC gamers and console gamers. So before you raise your sharpened keyboard to the sky and exclaim something ab...
Feb 17, 2015 · 5 min read
Streaming Upgrades for the Holidays!
The holidays bring family, great food, and also a chance to upgrade your stream setup!:) This article will be shorter but I thought I would go over some of the things you should...
Dec 11, 2014 · 3 min read
How First Impressions Make a Difference
Picture this; your favorite streamers aren't online so you're browsing new channels to keep you occupied. You come across a channel that looks interesting and is not large, but...
Oct 19, 2014 · 7 min read