Guides

Streamer Square did a presentation covering useful tools that Twitch moderators can use. During the course of the show, WesCisa went over some basics of a program called “Chatty”. It is a widely used IRC program that helps to effectively moderate chats. Today, we are showing our readers how to get this program and set…

Introduction Lightstream Studio lets you stream straight from your web browser, making it a powerful broadcasting solution. If you’re looking to stream without downloading, installing, and configuring an application, Lightstream Studio is for you. This guide walks through the basics of Lightstream Studio so you can stream in minutes. Although Lightstream Studio already provides a…

Introduction: Streamlabs Open Broadcaster Software (Streamlabs OBS) is a free program that integrates Streamlabs services directly inside a well established broadcasting application. If you’re looking for a broadcast solution that ties in a number of useful tools from Streamlabs, this a great option. This guide walks through the basics of set up so you’ll be…

A pivotal corner of the streaming market, Open Broadcaster Software is a completely free program that allows anyone to dive into the world of streaming. With many variations out there (OBS Studio, OBS.Live, Streamlabs OBS) it provides an open library that can be utilized for developers to provide extensions and alternatives to consumers. We will…

Today, we’re going to go through the basic steps of how to connect your PS4 to your streaming PC using an Elgato HD60 capture card and OBS/SLOBS software. Step 1: Gather your supplies! You will need the following list of things before you start: 2 HDMI Cables 1 Micro USB to USB Cable A monitor…

A couple months ago, we brought you a primer on how to have a nice, professional, and branded background using your surrounding environment. This time, we’re discussing the best way to utilize a green screen to accomplish something quite different. Making the choice to use a green screen is a popular method to avoid having…

Back in 2016, we published a helpful primer on protecting yourself as a streamer. Digital technology and the Internet moves quickly, so we at StreamerSquare felt it was time to really dig into online security topics. You are your only advocate for your personal safety on the internet. This can’t be stressed enough. As world…

Multitasking is a common theme among broadcasters. Handling production, ensuring quality, problem-solving, talking with chat, and more. As a result, many utilize channel bots to offload some of that work. It can make your life easier as an entertainer and provide more value to an audience. Why use Manually Triggered Commands? There’s a whole host…

Whether you’re completely new to streaming, or you’ve already found your place in the community – there’s one thing that can help you connect with (and grow) your audience, a personal, professional WordPress site which integrates flawlessly with Twitch.tv. That’s where StreamWeasels comes in. StreamWeasels provides WordPress Themes and Plugins for Twitch.tv streamers which help…

So you’re tired of your single PC streaming rig? Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to an awesome dual PC setup, but you don’t know what capture card to get. Or you’re tired of fighting with your capture card and want a simpler solution. Well NDI, may be the answer. First, what is a dual PC…

In May of last year, Elgato released the game-changing Stream Deck which took the streaming world by storm. With the ability to change scenes, adjust audio levels, play media, and post to social media (among many, many other possibilities) at the push of a button, it became a must-have for many casters looking to improve…

Greetings readers! Expanding on my last article, it is time to take the next step for those of you who are looking at perfecting your audio. You should already have a basic unde...