Guides
Fixes for the most common causes of lag, stutter, and rubber-banding — whether LagInspector flagged it in your report, or you're troubleshooting on your own.
Windows Power Plan
Switching to a performance-oriented power plan (and the dual-CCD AMD exception).
Network Adapter Power Saving
Stop Windows from powering down your network adapter mid-session.
USB Power Saving
Fix intermittent input lag on wheels, pedals, and other USB peripherals.
Outdated GPU Driver
A common, easy-to-miss cause of stutter that has nothing to do with your network.
Background Apps Causing Stutter
Identify and close the apps most likely to compete for your PC's resources mid-session.
Wired vs Wireless
Why a wired connection matters, and how to run an ethernet drop.
Force 5GHz Wi-Fi
Disable 2.4GHz on common router brands for a more consistent connection.
Router Placement
Changes that improve Wi-Fi consistency without buying new hardware.
Is Your Switch the Bottleneck?
Signs your network switch is holding you back, and what to buy instead.
Choosing Ethernet Cable
Cat5e vs Cat6, and what actually matters for gaming.
QoS / Bufferbloat Setup
Reduce jitter under load by prioritizing your traffic properly.
Escalating an ISP Issue
How to raise a routing/latency problem with evidence your ISP will actually act on.