Record and stream on a Mac, without the mistakes.
Practical, tested advice for creators using OBS on a single MacBook screen. No fluff, just the settings and checks that save sessions.
- Recording4 min read
How to know OBS is really recording on your Mac
Where OBS shows its recording status on macOS, why it’s easy to miss over full-screen apps, and how to set OBS up so one slip never costs you a whole session.
Read the guide - Audio3 min read
How to get a warning when your mic is muted in OBS
OBS doesn’t warn you when you record with a muted or silent microphone. How to check your mic before you start, the six usual causes of a silent mic, and how to get an alert while you’re live.
Read the guide - Chat3 min read
How to see Twitch chat with one monitor on a Mac
Four ways to keep up with Twitch chat while you stream from a single MacBook screen, what each one costs you, and which to pick for your setup.
Read the guide - Performance3 min read
How to fix dropped and lagged frames in OBS on a Mac
OBS counts three different kinds of lost frames, and each one points to a different bottleneck. How to tell which one you have, and how to fix it on a Mac.
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