In many ways, Geisha Monroe and Mandy Morbid are typical Twitch streamers -- they're gamers who share their play experiences with an online following. They cosplay, they collect game-related memorabilia, they tweet Overwatch memes. And like most streamers, Twitch isn't their job. But what does pay their bills makes them unusual among Twitch streamers: They're cam performers.
Ten years ago the idea of having a career as a streamer would have been a ludicrous proposition. But YouTubers and Twitch streamers have developed fanbases and profiles on par with some of the biggest celebrities on earth, with millions of viewers and even more millions in their bank account.
But the actual act of streaming, beaming footage from your PC or console to the internet, can be surprisingly tricky. So to help out, here's everything you need to know about streaming.
While it's simple enough to bookmark your favourite Twitch streams or saved clips, sometimes you might have the need to store your own digital copy. A number of tools exist for downloading "vods" from Twitch, but Twitch Leecher is definitely one of the smarter choices.
Chrome: Twitch.tv, the streaming service for gamers, has been growing in popularity over the last couple of years. Twitch Now allows you to manage all your subscriptions and streams from one easy button.
