[header] How to improve video streaming [title] Limit the number of ongoing tasks for the streaming item. [step] This simply means ensuring that you aren't downloading programs or keeping unnecessary programs (or even tabs in your browser) open while streaming. [substeps] For example, you should close any background programs (e.g., skype, steam, web browsers, etc. 
) that you aren't explicitly using while streaming video. If your computer, phone, or console is currently downloading items, consider waiting for the downloads to finish (or pausing them) while streaming.