Best Practices

Here are the best practices for ensuring an optimal viewing experience with your streaming application:

We recommend download speeds of about 20Mbps and upload speeds of about 5Mbps for the best viewing experience, Typically, a latency of 20ms or less is recommended. Higher latency values will result in noticeable delays between video, audio. For example, the time between you speaking and the other user receiving the audio on their end while watching a stream.

Operating System Requirements

• macOS:

  • macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or later

• Windows:

  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB/LTSC 64-bit

  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit

  • Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 64-bit

• Browser

  • Latest version of Chrome

Hardware Requirements

• For Intel-based Macs:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4-core, 10th-generation (T) or higher desktop CPU

  • Memory: 8GB RAM (2x 4GB), dual-channel configuration required

• For Apple Silicon Macs:

  • Processor: M1, M2, or M2 Pro

  • Memory: 8GB unified memory

• For Windows PCs:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4-core (8th-generation or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 4-core (3000 series or higher)

  • Memory: 8GB RAM (2x 4GB), dual-channel configuration recommended

Additional Recommendations

1. Update Your Browser:

   • Use the Latest Version: Ensure you are running the latest version of Google Chrome for optimal performance and security.

   • Disable Ad Blockers: Temporarily disable any ad blockers or browser extensions that may interfere with streaming.

2. Close Unnecessary Applications:

   • Exit active video conferencing apps (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) to free up resources and bandwidth.

3. Manage Browser Tabs:

   • Close unnecessary tabs in Google Chrome to conserve memory and processing power.

4. Pause High-Speed File Transfers:

   • Temporarily stop any ongoing high-speed file transfers (e.g., Aspera, Pix) to ensure adequate bandwidth for streaming.

5. Adjust Camera Settings:

   • If experiencing connectivity issues, consider disabling your camera within PacPost.live to reduce bandwidth usage.

6. Optimize Network Performance:

   • Remove unnecessary network activity to reduce congestion.

   • Move closer to your router or reposition it to an open area with minimal obstructions to enhance internet connection stability.

7. Reboot Your Router:

   • Restart your router to refresh your internet connection and address potential connectivity issues.

8. Clearing Cache In Chrome

   • On your computer, open Chrome.

   • At the top right, click More. Delete browsing data.

   • Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.

   • Select the types of information you want to remove.

By adhering to these guidelines, you can help ensure a smooth and efficient streaming experience with the application.