Mixer is a video game live streaming platform owned by Microsoft. According to StreamElements, Mixer had a 149% increase in streaming hours watched in 2019 as compared to 2018 – 353,777,685 hours to be exact. Mixer uses a low-latency streaming protocol known as FTL – Faster Than Light. The service states this protocol only creates delays of less than a … Read More
Mixer Stream Keeps Freezing? See How to Fix It Easily
Mixer is a video game live streaming platform owned by Microsoft. According to StreamElements, Mixer had a 149% increase in streaming hours watched in 2019 as compared to 2018. That accounts to 353,777,685 hours to be exact. What makes Mixer stand out from its competition? It uses a low-latency streaming protocol known as FTL – Faster Than Light. This protocol … Read More
IRL Stream Setup – Gear You Need for High Quality Streaming
When you’re streaming IRL on Twitch (or on any other platform), it’s essential to have a good video quality. Your viewers shouldn’t have to deal with choppy videos, buffering screens or even disconnects when watching your IRL stream. Assuming you don’t get limited by the IRL stream setup hardware you’re using, an essential element is a stable Internet connection. Especially … Read More
How to Fix OBS Dropped Frames and Connection Issues
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is the most popular free open source software for live streaming and video recording on many streaming platforms, including Twitch, Mixer and YouTube. Unfortunately, the most common issue users are seeing is the OBS “dropped frames”, which means that the connection to the server is not stable or your Internet connection can’t keep up with your … Read More
Twitch vs YouTube Gaming – How to Fix Live Buffering Streams
Many Twitch fans are complaining on social media about having buffering issues with Twitch when trying to watch a gaming stream online. Many of the same users find that YouTube provides the same streaming experience–but without any of the problems. Anyone else experiencing buffering when watching Twitch in Australia? I thought it was my internet but I can watch YouTube … Read More
How to Prevent Viewers Buffering when Low Latency Video Streaming
All excited about the new Twitch low latency video functionality? Streaming video on YouTube Live with the Ultra-Low-Latency mode? Are you a fan of Mixer for their low latency video streaming? Indeed, being able to broadcast video with low latency rocks, as your interaction with your viewers is greatly improved. At the same time, you have to make sure that … Read More
