FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers, one question per page, organized by category below.
FAQ · Growth
Is YouTube Down Right Now? Live Status Checker
Check in seconds whether YouTube is down for everyone or just you — a live connection test plus clear fixes for each case.
Updated 2026.07.23
FAQ · VPN
Does a VPN Stop DDoS Attacks on Twitch?
Whether a VPN actually protects a streamer from DDoS attacks on Twitch, what it protects against specifically, and what it doesn't cover.
Updated 2026.07.13
FAQ · VPN
YouTube Not Working With a VPN? Here's the Fix (2026)
Why YouTube breaks when your VPN is on — IP flags, DNS and cookies — plus the fastest fixes to get videos playing again.
Updated 2026.07.13
FAQ · Growth
How Much Does YouTube Actually Pay?
What YouTube ad revenue actually depends on — RPM ranges by niche, why views alone don't determine pay, and a calculator to estimate your own range.
Updated 2026.07.09
FAQ · Finance
Do YouTubers Pay Self-Employment Tax?
Whether creator income is subject to self-employment tax, how it's calculated, and how it interacts with regular income tax on the same earnings.
Updated 2026.07.05
FAQ · Gear
Do I Need a Capture Card to Stream Consoles?
Whether you actually need a capture card depends on your console and what you're trying to do — here's the direct answer and the exceptions.
Updated 2026.06.30
FAQ · VPN
Is Using a VPN Legal for Streaming and Gaming?
Whether using a VPN while streaming or gaming is legal, and the narrower cases (platform terms of service, region-locking) where it can still cause problems.
Updated 2026.06.24