Back from the dead
Which dead Microsoft product would you like to see revived for Halloween?
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In honor of Halloween, we'd like to know which Microsoft product you'd like to see brought back from the dead.
Mixer
Make it disappear
Make your background disappear on your streams with a green screen
A green screen is a great way to add a little extra production value to your streams. Here's how to get started.
one last farewell
Look back at the Microsoft services and products that met their end in 2020
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2020 wasn't all about new products from Microsoft like the Surface Duo. Microsoft also ended several products and services this year. Before the year is over, we say one last farewell.
Going Offline
As Microsoft shuts down Mixer, the streamers left behind speak up
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When Microsoft outlined plans to flip the switch on its Mixer streaming platform, the biggest streamers were left scrambling to stay afloat. These are their stories.
Ouch
Latest Xbox One update removes Mixer
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Over the weekend, another update hit Xbox One and it removes Mixer integration, changes some icons, and makes the Events app — that's still in beta — a permanent part of the console.
A rough week in Redmond
Windows Central Podcast 184: Dell XPS, Mixer, Microsoft Store, and WWDC
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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Zac and Daniel are joined in the first segment of this week's episode by Adam Levenson of Waves Audio to discuss the speaker technology found in Dell's new XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops.
goodbye mixer
Lightstream to help people transition from Mixer
Lightstream is giving Mixer streamers an easy way to transition their audiences to new platforms. This comes days after Microsoft announced it was shutting down Mixer.
Enemy of my enemy
Facebook is gross, but it could be critical to the future of Xbox
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Facebook is a hideous, demonic company. They're a company I wish didn't exist, or at least not in its current form. Despite that, the power of the platform is undeniable, even so to Microsoft, one of the world's biggest, and least-social tech companies.
Moving Forward
Ninja, Shroud, and Gothalion react to Mixer's shutdown
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Three of Mixer’s biggest faces, Ninja, Shroud, and Gothalion, have reacted to news of its imminent closure, outlining their future plans for live streaming.
Closing shop
Microsoft is closing Mixer — what went wrong?
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Microsoft is partnering up with Facebook and winding down its Mixer operations. Here's how four years of missteps and unrealized potential saw an experimental live streaming start-up become Microsoft's latest service shutdown.
Mixer's end is nigh
Mixer has come to an end, and Facebook Gaming will pick up the community
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Formerly Beam, Microsoft's Mixer platform is heading towards end-of-life status, joining Windows Phone in the big cloud in the sky. Facebook Gaming will partner with Microsoft to act as a "bridge" for existing streamers and partners, and also tap Project xCloud to improve its own gaming offering.
2D > 3D
Use FaceRig on PC to turn yourself into an vtuber anime girl, for reasons
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Tired of being a 3D human? Use this app to become a 2D anime girl instead.
Mixer on the ropes?
As game streaming booms, Microsoft's Mixer remains dead in the water
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A report detailing the growth of the video game streaming industry recently showcased how much the stay at home efforts may have boosted viewership, for all but one specific platform, that is.
Howdy partner
What are the Mixer Partner requirements?
If you're looking to make money from streaming on Mixer, you'll want to get into the service's partner program. The requirements can't be met overnight, so here's what you'll need to consider to apply successfully.
Go Pro
Is Mixer Pro worth it?
Mixer Pro subscriptions get you an ad-free experience and accelerates your earning of the platform's free currency, Sparks. While it's not especially useful if you primarily watch streams, content creators might want to invest a bit to unlock some features faster.
Put the points to work
Mixer channel subscriptions can now be redeemed with Microsoft Rewards
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If you use Microsoft Rewards and you've got points lying around, not being used, there's a new way to spend them. You can now redeem Microsoft Rewards for Mixer Channel Subscriptions.
interact with chat!
How to see Mixer comments while you stream
The biggest thing to remember while streaming is interacting with your audience. Thankfully, there's a handful of methods available for streamers to make interacting easier.
With time and effort
Can you make money on Mixer?
While streaming is continuing to become more and more popular, some potential streamers-to-be are curious about turning it into an income, wondering if you can make money on Mixer. Here's what you should know.
level up your experience!
How much is Mixer Pro?
Mixer Pro is a way for users on the streaming platform to level up their account, giving them access to key features otherwise not available. Here’s how much it costs.
Start Earning
What are Mixer Sparks and how do I use them?
When you're looking into streaming on Mixer, a couple of important questions may come up. What are Sparks in Mixer? How do use Sparks in Mixer? Here's what you need to know.