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If you\u2019re an average internet user, the chances are that you regularly stream content from your favorite sites. That could be anything from watching YouTube and Netflix to listening to podcasts<\/strong>; all of this counts as streaming. In case you\u2019re confused and are still asking \u201cWhat is streaming, exactly?<\/strong>\u201d, then read on for a detailed explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll go through the relevant terminology, explain how streaming works, explore the different types of streaming<\/strong>, and take a look at the upsides and downsides. You\u2019ll also find out how much bandwidth you need to stream your fave content, how to prevent buffering, and what you need to do to avoid security breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Meaning of \u2018Streaming\u2019 and Other Relevant Terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The main question we see repeatedly on forums is \u201cWhat is meant by streaming<\/strong>?\u201d In simple words, streaming is consuming video and audio content on demand<\/strong>. For instance, when you watch a movie on Netflix, the data that makes up that movie is being sent to your browser in small packets. It is stored on your device temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a look at other relevant but distinct terms that some might confuse this concept with, as well as some related terminology, so as to fully understand what the term \u2018streaming\u2019 entails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broadcasting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Broadcasting involves a radio or TV station transmitting content to a large number of viewers. It differs from streaming in that the viewer doesn\u2019t choose the content, but rather watches whatever the broadcaster is distributing at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Downloading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When downloading content, you can\u2019t access it until the downloading process is finished. Everything you download is kept on your device permanently<\/strong>, that is, until you choose to delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buffering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The data that is being downloaded while you\u2019re streaming is kept in the buffer<\/strong>. When your connection is too slow, the content doesn\u2019t get to download on time<\/strong>, in which case the content stops playing and starts \u201cbuffering.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Streaming Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The chances of words like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Video escaping you are pretty slim, as they are extremely popular streaming services. But the question remains: What is a streaming service, exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A streaming service is a platform that offers content for entertainment purposes<\/strong> to its paying subscribers. This content can be anything from movies and TV shows to music and podcasts. There is an abundance of similar streaming providers, so all you need to do is to choose the best streaming service according to your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n