Is OBS streaming killing your framerates?
OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is a great, free tool for managing the video that’s coming off your PC. I use it myself to record videos for PCWorld’s YouTube channel and sometimes just for video…
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Firefox 154 fixes 58 security bugs, adds Nvidia GeForce Now streaming
The newest major release of Firefox 154 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of usability improvements, such as game streaming with Nvidia GeForce Now, faster video skipping, and new optional app icons,…
TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS review: Very fast, with backup, surveillance, and media streaming galore
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable for four bays Dual 5Gbe connections Tons of apps and capabilities Excellent performance Unlimited IP cams in surveillance app Cons Drive trays don’t lock Requires mail address during…
I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
While lots of free streaming services offer lineups of live TV channels to flip through, they all have the same problem: You’re not in control of the content, and you’re constantly interrupted by ads. A…
How Apple TV changed streaming forever
On April 28, 2003, Apple launched the iTunes Store, kicking off its love affair with services revenue and (perhaps incidentally) saving the music industry from digital doom. Nearly a quarter of a century later, Apple…
Smart TV or streaming stick?
Buying a new TV and a new streaming device used to be separate decisions, as televisions didn’t always come with adequate smart TV software. These days, though, it’s virtually impossible to buy a television that…
Google’s video streaming strategy has backfired
Google hasn’t offered a streaming device for under $50 since it discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV in 2024. That’s turning out to be a problem. For the past couple years, Google has effectively left…
X-VPN review: Cheap VPN with great streaming – but slower speeds
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Free plan Growing collection of server locations Great for geo-unblocking Cons Significant speed drop Five device limit is lower than rivals Our Verdict X-VPN has improved significantly and is…
MagellanTV is a streaming service for documentaries — and it’s on sale
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to MagellanTV’s documentary streaming library for $139.97 and enjoy ad-free viewing of 4,000+ documentaries with new titles added weekly. Sometimes you want something a little more interesting than another random sitcom rerun. And a…
From free to fee: Plex puts another key streaming feature behind paywall
If you enjoy streaming your own content via Plex to devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV, some bad news is coming your way: it’s going to start costing money soon. Back…