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Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

From powerful PCs to advanced monitors and optimized network settings, creating a smooth, high-quality live stream is more achievable than ever. With the right hardware, smart BIOS tweaks, and the ...