The Advantages of Synchronous Vs Asynchronous Communication

If you want to show somebody a demo of a product, a bug report, or show them how to do a task, being able to use a video of it happening is generally the best way. This can be done either live, on a video call with a screen-share, or by sending a pre-recorded video…

Laurence Bogle

February 9, 20223 mins read

Top Office Chair Upgrades for 2022

The wrong office chair can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also have a lasting impact on your health and well-being. Poor support can lead to back pain, pinched nerves, and lasting medical problems. Since many of us are working from home a lot more now, it makes sense to consider an office chair…

Lisa Magloff

February 8, 20222 mins read

How To Livestream Your Local Sports Event

The last few years have seen a rise in the number of real-world teams using live video platforms such as Twitch and YouTube to bring local sports to their fans without the need for traditional TV deals. Streaming your local team’s matches live has all kinds of advantages from having highlights to share on social…

Tyler Larson

February 3, 20223 mins read

How Can You Stream With Guests?

From time to time, you may want to run your stream with guests, perhaps because they’re keen to join you in a game or as part of a collaboration with other streamers. A lot of viewers get a lot out of their favorite streamers playing together. It’s also a great way to introduce your audience…

Laurence Bogle

February 2, 20223 mins read

What’s the Best Kind of Lighting for Conference Calls?

Even cheap cameras can produce surprisingly good images these days, although most models are very dependent on lighting. Low light can lead to noisy or blurry images. Badly positioned lights can leave you in shadow, while very harsh lighting can highlight your face in the wrong ways. Let’s touch on each of these in more…

Laurence Bogle

January 31, 20223 mins read

How to Live Stream a DJ Set

On my daily browse of Twitch I stumbled across a DJ set that basically played all the dance hits from the 1990s through to the 2000s. It had special effects, background dancers, everything! Now, in the world of DMCA takedowns, streaming copyrighted music, something we have discussed before, isn’t really a good idea but if…

Luis Vigil

January 26, 20223 mins read

How to Create and Stream a VTuber: A Step-by-Step Guide

The term “VTuber” or “Virtual YouTuber” was originally created in reference to the virtual online personality Kizuna AI in 2016. Until a couple of years ago, VTubers were limited to just a handful of accounts. Due to the complications involved in rendering and animating the character model in real-time. However, recent advances in cheap and…

Tyler Larson

January 25, 20223 mins read

How to Run a Hybrid Office: Top Apps

Even before COVID-19 forced the workforce to move home, office hybridization was on the rise. It gives workers the freedom to manage their lives around their workload. Removes the need to commute, and offers a better work/life balance. However, personal choice and job necessity mean that some workers prefer to be based in an office.…

Andrew Rainnie

January 24, 20224 mins read

How To Record Any Video Conference, No Matter The Platform

In the new age of hybrid office working, the ability to record video conference content and share it with your workforce can be crucial. However, the quality of your recording may vary wildly depending on the platform you’re using. There are also questions surrounding data protection and permissions to take into consideration when recording a…

Andrew Rainnie

January 20, 20223 mins read