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Twitch PS5 "Could not resolve host: api.twitch.tv" Error

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When trying to broadcast to Twitch from your PlayStation 5, you may end up seeing an error message like seen in the image. The message reads TypeError(0) : Curl request failed: code (CURL_ERROR) Could not resolve host: api.twitch.tv This error...
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Twitch PS5 Another Device Is Currently Broadcasting To The Same Channel

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Streaming to Twitch is so incredibly convenient on the PlayStation 5. Simply load up the game, press the share button and you can broadcast your gameplay in a matter of seconds. This process does not always work as expected, unfortunately....
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PS5 Speed Test IP Packet Fragmentation Error

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When running an internet connection test on the PlayStation 5, you may notice a warning message appear at the bottom of the page relating to IP packet fragmentation support. It isn't easy to see as it requires you to scroll...
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How To Set Static IP On PlayStation 5

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When you first connect your PlayStation 5 to the internet, either via Wifi or a wired LAN cable, your router is going to randomly assign an IP address to the console every time it has to reconnect to the internet....
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PS5 Twitch Broadcast Error 0x80A03009 (-2136985591)

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Welcome to hell! If you are reading this post, you are likely in the depths of frustration trying to figure out why the hell Twitch is not letting you broadcast for more than 27 seconds? Well, there isn't an abundance...
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PS5 Twitch Broadcast Cuts Out After Seconds

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Streaming to Twitch and YouTube has been seamlessly integrated into PlayStation consoles since the PS4. The PS5 brought the same tight integration that makes streaming a total breeze. Unfortunately for some, streaming is not always so easy. One rather common...
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PS5 Error CE-118878-3 Item stuck in download queue

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You may have recently stumbled upon an issue with your Downloads/Uploads queue on the PlayStation 5 where an item gets stuck with a "Cant' Install" error. When you view error details you get the undocumented CE-118878-3 error code along with...
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Twitch On Xbox Shows "Twitch" As Game Name

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Streaming to Twitch on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is easy enough but rather than have it baked into the OS, it is a separate app that you must configure before switching back to the game. Some people...
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LG Oled CX Only Outputs Stereo With AVR

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When attempting to connect your AVR to your Tv you may spend time focussed on getting the audio for your games console to correctly come.out through the connected speakers while also getting the video feed to your TV. But what...
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PS5 SSD Compatibility Check

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The PlayStation 5 console features a build-in SSD for game storage. For those who are running low on space, the console offers an expansion port for M.2 SSD cards that can be used to increase storage for games. The main...