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Guides to build your streaming setup, comparisons of microphones, chairs and desks, and tech explainers like G-Sync and input lag.
Gaming Desks: How to Pick the Best Desk for Your Setup in 2026
What size a gaming desk should be, whether a standing desk is worth it, what to check in the desktop and how to organize cables, monitors and mic like a streamer.
Best streaming cameras: what xQc, Ninja and Kai Cenat use on stream
The cameras in famous streamers’ setups: why so many use a Sony Alpha and when a webcam like the Logitech Brio or Elgato Facecam Pro is enough.
The Best Microphones for Streaming in 2026 (and What Streamers Use)
A comparison of USB and XLR streaming microphones, with the models used by xQc, Ninja, Pokimane and Shroud, and which to pick for your budget and room.
Gaming room LED lights: how to light your setup like a streamer
How to light a gaming room like a streamer. Key light for the camera, LED strips, wall panels and gamer lamps, with what Kai Cenat, Pokimane and TheBurntPeanut use.
How to Build a Streaming Setup Step by Step (2026)
What you need to go live on Twitch, YouTube or Kick, what to buy first and how to configure it, from your first stream to a studio like the big streamers have.
How to Connect the Shure SM7B to Your PC: Interface, Gain and Setup
The SM7B is streamers’ favorite mic, but it needs lots of gain. Here’s which interface to use, when you need a Cloudlifter and how to set it up in OBS.
Streamer Chairs: Which Gaming Chair xQc, Ninja and Pokimane Use
Which chair every streamer uses, why Secretlab and Herman Miller dominate setups, and what to check before buying a chair for long gaming or streaming sessions.
What Is G-Sync, How It Differs From FreeSync and How to Turn It On
G-Sync syncs your monitor’s refresh rate to your graphics card to end screen tearing without V-Sync lag. How it works, its tiers and best settings.
What Is Input Lag and How to Reduce It on PC and Console
Input lag is the delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen. Here’s where it comes from, how it differs from response time and how to reduce it.