With livestreaming more popular than ever, platforms like YouTube Live, Twitch, Vimeo, and Facebook Live have become household names. But are they really the best option for everyone? If you're a tech-savvy creator, a privacy-conscious broadcaster, or someone who just wants full control, self-hosting your own livestream server might be a better choice. In this […]

For every service that is offered for a lot of money on the internet, there's always a free or much cheaper alternative, especially if you embrace open-source software. For live-streaming this is also very much the case. We love that,

I wrote a new guide on setting up your own live-stream server. Mostly due to your requests. I took the opportunity to simplify and shorten the guide a bit. If you follow this guide step by step, and use your brain a tiny bit, you'll be fine. This guide has so far been tested on […]

When responding to an HLS request, the streaming server determines which video quality (i.e., ts file) the client will attempt to play before switching to a lower or higher quality video. This switch depends on available bandwidth and device type. Switching to the wrong quality first degrades the user experience considerably. For instance, sending a […]

“What is adaptive streaming?” This question often leads to answers filled with technical terms like “HLS”, “MPEG-DASH”, “segments” and “codec“. This article is written for people who need to understand the principles, but don’t need to actually implement the technology. If you are looking for specific technical information on adaptive streaming then I recommend you read up on it on this website and elsewhere.

Let's talk about our favorite video player plugin for WordPress. Here are some reasons why Bradmax Player is our favorite. And below that are detailed instructions on how to set it up. Setting it up may at first seem a bit awkward, but it really isn't. First you must obviously install the Bradmax Player plugin […]