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Learn practical ways to record your screen without lag, why local recording matters more than raw specs, and when StreamYard is a better default than OBS or Loom for smooth, presenter-led screen capture.

How to Record Your Screen Without Lagging (And When to Use StreamYard, OBS, or Loom)

Learn step‑by‑step how to record a PowerPoint with audio using PowerPoint alone, then see why StreamYard is a better default for clear, shareable presenter‑led recordings than Loom or OBS.

How to Record a PowerPoint Presentation With Audio (StreamYard, PowerPoint, Loom, OBS)

A practical guide to automating screen recordings using StreamYard pre-recorded streams as the default, plus workflows with Loom meetings and OBS scripts for special cases.

How to Schedule Screen Recordings Automatically (Without Losing Your Mind)

Learn a simple, reliable workflow to record your screen and publish to multiple platforms, why StreamYard is the best default choice for most creators, and when OBS or Loom make sense as secondary tools.

How to Record Your Screen and Publish to Multiple Platforms

Step‑by‑step ways to record and share your screen on iPhone and Android, when to use built‑in tools vs Loom, and how StreamYard fits in for presenter‑led, reusable recordings.

How to Record and Share Screen Recordings on Mobile (and When to Use StreamYard)

Learn practical ways to record your screen and audio on separate tracks, why it matters for editing, and how to do it quickly in StreamYard, plus options in OBS and Loom.

How to Record Your Screen and Audio Separately (Without Making It Complicated)

Learn the easiest ways to record screen and audio on a Chromebook, when to use ChromeOS tools, and why StreamYard is a strong default for presenter-led recordings and multi-person demos.

How to Record Your Screen and Audio on a Chromebook (Without the Headache)

A practical guide to lag‑free screen recording on MacBook Pro, with StreamYard Local Recording as the default, plus macOS, OBS, and Loom tips for smoother performance.

How to Record Your MacBook Pro Screen Without Lag

Learn practical ways to record Zoom calls on a Mac using StreamYard, QuickTime, and other tools, with clear steps, audio tips, and legal/consent reminders.

How to Record Zoom Calls on Mac Using a Screen Recorder

Step‑by‑step ways to screen record on Windows 10/11 using StreamYard, Xbox Game Bar, OBS, and Loom—plus when each tool makes sense and why StreamYard is often the best default for presenter-led recordings.

How to Screen Record on Windows (and When to Use StreamYard, Xbox Game Bar, OBS, or Loom)

Step‑by‑step guide to screen recording with OBS, plus when a browser-based studio like StreamYard is a faster, simpler option for most presenter-led recordings.

How to Use OBS for Screen Recording (And When StreamYard Is Easier)

Learn the fastest ways to screen record on Mac with built‑in tools, then see when browser‑based recording in StreamYard is a smarter choice than OBS or Loom.

How to Screen Record on Mac (and When to Use StreamYard Instead)

Step‑by‑step guide to recording your screen and uploading to YouTube, with StreamYard as the default workflow and OBS/Loom as alternatives for niche use cases.

How to Record Your Screen and Upload to YouTube (Fast, Simple Workflow with StreamYard)

Learn how to record your iPhone screen with mic audio using the built‑in recorder, plus when it’s smarter to use StreamYard for higher‑quality, shareable screen recordings.

How to Record Your iPhone Screen With Microphone (And When to Use StreamYard Instead)

Learn simple ways to record your screen and webcam together, why StreamYard is a strong default, and when tools like Loom or OBS make sense for specific workflows.

How to Record Your Screen and Webcam at the Same Time (Without the Tech Headaches)

Learn the fastest ways to get screen recordings onto YouTube, why StreamYard is the best default for presenter-led videos, and when OBS or Loom make sense instead.

How to Share Screen Recording Videos Directly to YouTube (Fast, Simple Workflow)

Looking for a free screen recorder for Windows 11? Start with StreamYard’s browser-based studio (no download) for clear presenter-led recordings, then use OBS or Loom’s Windows apps when you truly need a native installer.

Free Screen Recorder for Windows 11: What to Download (and When You Don’t Need To)

Learn a practical workflow for recording clear, presenter-led gameplay walkthroughs using StreamYard’s browser studio, plus when to switch to OBS or Loom for specific needs.

How to Record a Gameplay Walkthrough with Screen Recording Software

For most small businesses, StreamYard is the best default streaming software thanks to its browser-based studio, easy guest onboarding, and built-in multistreaming, with desktop tools like OBS or Streamlabs reserved for advanced custom setups.

What Is the Best Streaming Software for Small Businesses in 2026?

Step‑by‑step guide to getting screen recording set up fast: start in StreamYard’s browser studio, then see when OBS or Loom downloads make sense for local or async recording workflows.

How to Download Screen Recording Software (and When You Don’t Need a Download at All)

Practical ways to record Zoom meetings on a computer, plus why many hosts use StreamYard as a simpler, higher-quality recording workflow than native Zoom or tools like OBS and Loom.

How to Record Zoom Meetings on Your Computer (And Why Many Hosts Use StreamYard Instead)

Step‑by‑step guide to recording your screen with Windows 11’s Snipping Tool and Xbox Game Bar, plus when it makes sense to move to StreamYard or other tools for higher‑quality, reusable content.

How to Use the Built-In Screen Recorder in Windows 11 (And When to Upgrade Your Setup)

Learn exactly how to record scrolling screens using StreamYard, plus when Loom or OBS display capture makes more sense for dropdowns, pop‑ups, and system pages.

How to Capture a Scrollable Screen With Recording Software (Without Missing Anything)

Learn a practical workflow to edit PC screen recordings using StreamYard’s built-in editor as the default, plus when to use Loom or OBS with external editors for special cases.

How to Edit Screen Recording Videos on PC (Fast, Simple Workflow)

Learn how to screen record on iPhone step by step, how to capture mic audio, common limitations, and when it’s worth using StreamYard for higher‑quality, shareable screen recordings.

How to Screen Record on iPhone (And When to Use StreamYard Instead)

Step‑by‑step fixes for screen recording crashes on Windows 10, plus why a browser‑based studio like StreamYard is often the most reliable long‑term solution.

How to Fix Screen Recording Software Crashes on Windows 10 (And Avoid Them for Good)

A practical guide to choosing screen recording software for tutorials, explaining when StreamYard is the best default choice and when OBS or Loom makes more sense for specific workflows.

Best Screen Recording Software for Tutorials: StreamYard, OBS, and Loom Compared

Step‑by‑step ways to record Android screen with system audio, why mirroring to a computer is more reliable, and how StreamYard turns those captures into reusable, presenter‑led content.

How to Record Your Android Screen With System Sound (and Actually Use the Footage)

Learn how to record your iPhone screen with mic or internal audio, common gotchas, and when it’s worth moving to a StreamYard studio workflow for clearer, shareable recordings.

How to Record Your iPhone Screen With Audio (and When to Use StreamYard Instead)

For most business coaches in the U.S., StreamYard is the best default streaming software thanks to its browser-based studio, guest-friendly links, and built-in multistreaming, with OBS, Streamlabs, and Restream reserved for niche advanced needs.

What Is the Best Streaming Software for Business Coaches?

Learn the fastest ways to record a selected area of your Mac screen, when to use macOS’s built‑in tools, and how StreamYard, Loom, and OBS fit different recording workflows.

How to Record a Section of Your Screen on Mac (and When to Use StreamYard, Loom, or OBS)

Learn simple workflows to record a presentation with narration using StreamYard as the default option, plus when PowerPoint, Loom, or OBS make sense as alternatives.

How to Record a Presentation With Narration (Without Overthinking It)

Practical guide to recording your screen on desktop, iPhone, Android, and more—plus when using StreamYard beats native tools, OBS, or Loom for presenter‑led, multi-participant recordings.

How to Use Screen Recording Software on Different Devices (Without the Tech Headache)

Learn how to set up and use shortcut keys in StreamYard, Loom, and OBS, with practical tips for faster, cleaner screen recordings and a bias toward simple, browser-based workflows.

How to Use Shortcut Keys in Screen Recording Software (StreamYard, Loom, OBS)

Learn how to record your screen with a webcam overlay using StreamYard as the default, plus when OBS or Loom make sense and exact steps to capture clean, presenter-led videos.

How to Record a Webcam Overlay with Screen Recording Software

Learn practical ways to record screen video calls on Android, when to use StreamYard in your browser, and when tools like Loom or OBS-based workflows make more sense.

How to Record Screen Video Calls on Android (Without the Headache)

Step‑by‑step fixes for desktop recording black screens, from browser permissions and hardware acceleration to OBS GPU settings and Loom’s fallback recorder, plus why starting in StreamYard avoids many headaches.

How to Fix a Black Screen When Recording Your Desktop

Practical guide to recording and editing streams using StreamYard as the default, plus when OBS, Streamlabs, or Restream make sense for advanced recording workflows.

How to Record and Edit Streams with Streaming Software (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

We introduced three new subscription plans: Core, Advanced, and Teams. Each new plan comes with its own unique perks, including brand-new features. These plans have replaced our legacy, non-business subscription offerings.

What’s new at StreamYard: Updated subscription plans & exciting new features

Discover the top marketing podcasts that can elevate your marketing expertise and keep you informed about the latest industry trends.

Top 12 Marketing Podcasts To Make You A Better Marketer

Our guide to help you record your first podcast following professional standards.

How To Record A Podcast (Step-by-Step Guide)

Starting a podcast is fun, but how can you actually monetize it? Here are some ideas to turn your passion into payment.

How To Make Money Podcasting — 7 Beginner-Friendly Methods

Learn how much you can make by live streaming on Twitch this year. We'll show you which streamers are succeeding, why, and how you can do the same.

How Much Money Do Twitch Streamers Make in 2025?

Learn what video on demand is, how it can make you money, and the easiest way to record videos. We'll also talk about the most popular VOD platforms including Streamable.

What Is VOD (Video on Demand): A Guide for Content Creators

Discover 4 ways to use StreamYard's custom layouts for captivating live streams, with community success stories showcasing how personalization can transform your content and engage your audience.

4 Ways To Use Custom Layouts In Live Streams (Community Success Stories)

Learn how to use an iPad, iPhone, Mac as a teleprompter and maintain eye contact with your audience as you go on-screen.

Learn how to use an Apple iPad, iPhone, Mac as a teleprompter and maintain eye contact with your audience when live streaming.

How To Use iPad, iPhone, Mac As A Teleprompter

Check out how to live stream your Ramadan Tafsir and lectures using StreamYard and expand your Islamic teachings' reach.

Check out how to livestream your Ramadan Tafsir and lectures using StreamYard and expand your Islamic teachings' reach.

Livestream Your Ramadan Tafsir and Lectures Using StreamYard

Want to ramp up your live video strategy? Add video transcripts! Learn how to create a video transcript from a live stream using this easy guide.

How To Create A Video Transcript From A Live Stream

If you’re still going live with a single camera, it’s time to upgrade! Read on to find out how to add extra camera in StreamYard.

How To Add An Extra Camera In StreamYard

You can now play background music in StreamYard. Follow this quick guide to use this new feature in just a few steps.

How To Play Background Music In StreamYard

Check out how to use the cropped solo layout in StreamYard and use it for branding as well as enhancing your live video’s aesthetics.

How To Use The Cropped Solo Layout In StreamYard

Learn how to make a video resume with StreamYard to help set yourself apart from other applicants with this step-by-step guide.

Video can help give you a competitive edge in the job market. Learn how to make a video resume with StreamYard using this step-by-step guide.

How To Make A Video Resume With StreamYard

Learn how to share slides and presentations with StreamYard and engage your audience better by delivering key information through your slides.

How to Share Slides and Presentations with StreamYard

Learn how to draw on screen in StreamYard and increase the impact of your live content with this easy to follow guide on writing when live.

How To Draw On Screen In StreamYard

Enhance your broadcasts by adding picture-in-picture in your live streams using StreamYard. Here’s a quick guide on how to do that.

How To Add Picture-In-Picture In Your Live Streams Using StreamYard

Learn how to stream to a Facebook Event on your next live stream with this step-by-step guide.

How To Stream To A Facebook Event

Take your gameplay beyond your PS 4 / 5 console. Check out this easy guide on how to live stream PlayStation using StreamYard.

How to Live Stream PlayStation 4 / 5 Using StreamYard

Learn how to use Apple Keynote Live with StreamYard to multistream your live video presentations across different channels.

Learn how to use Apple Keynote Live Video with StreamYard to multistream yourself and your presentation to others with this step-by-step guide.

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Learn how to share your StreamYard broadcast with your email list to grow your viewership.

Learn how to share your StreamYard broadcast with your email list to grow your live stream viewership.

How to Share Your StreamYard Broadcast With Your Email List

Find out what you need for live streaming games with Microsoft Xbox. Also, learn how to live stream Xbox using StreamYard. 

How to Live Stream Xbox Using StreamYard

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to host a live giveaway.

Here’s all you need to know about live giveaways. Find out best practices and the steps you need to follow to host a live giveaway with StreamYard.

How to Host A Killer Live Giveaway with StreamYard

Learn how to use Kahoot in StreamYard and run polls, trivia, quizzes on more in your live streams.

How to Run Polls & Trivia On Live Streams Using Kahoot!

Check out some useful tips on how to use DSLR as a webcam and make the most of live streams with better production quality.

How to use DSLR as a Webcam

Read this guide on how to schedule a LinkedIn Live on StreamYard for tips and tricks about scheduling a live stream on LinkedIn.

Learn how to schedule LinkedIn Live and take your brand in front of millions of professionals and businesses.  #LinkedInLive #LiveStreaming

How To Schedule A LinkedIn Live Broadcast

Learn how to schedule a YouTube Live on StreamYard in a few simple steps.

Learn how to schedule a YouTube Live on StreamYard in a few simple steps. Also, know about the essentials of YouTube Live. 

How to Schedule A YouTube Live

Enhance your live streams with animated GIFs. Follow this simple guide to learn how to make animated GIFs of yourself for live streaming.

How to Make Animated GIFs of Yourself for Live Streaming

Improve your live stream engagement with live chat. Learn how to embed live chat from YouTube into your website or blog and leverage it for better live streams.

Improve your live stream engagement with live chat. Learn how to embed live chat into your website or blog and leverage it for better live streams.

How to Embed YouTube Live Chat on Your Website

Learn how to create a countdown timer in Canva for live streaming. Also, find out how to upload your countdown timer to StreamYard.

How to Create A Countdown Timer in Canva

Streaming live on Patreon is easier with StreamYard. Find out how by reading this post.

Learn how to stream on Patreon using StreamYard. Make the most of your content as you create it on Patreon.

How to Stream On Patreon Using StreamYard

How to Create a Call-in Show: 4 Easy Ways

Learn how to create a call-in show for your live streams. Here are 4 ways to do that — including hardware and software recommendations. 

How to Create A Call-In Show: 4 Easy Ways

Learn how to schedule a Facebook Live broadcast to a Facebook Profile, Page or Group in StreamYard.

Learn how to schedule a Facebook Live broadcast on your Facebook Profile, Page or Group.

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