Improving Your Online Gaming Experience at Your Gainesville Apartment

Have you ever been playing an online game, but been frustrated when your character reacts slowly, or that playing feels more like watching an irregular slideshow? What you’re experiencing is lag, and while some slowdown is often unavoidable, there are several steps that you can take to make your console gaming at your Bellamay Grand apartment more stable and fun.

Some helpful tips for reducing network lag include:

• Shut down PC downloads and other Internet processes – Large computer downloads, such as TV shows or movies, or file-sharing programs tend to devour a lot of bandwidth and can significantly slow your online gaming experience.

• Cable is King – Cable connections, although they tend to be more expensive than DSL, provide a much stronger and faster connection for online gaming. If you already have cable television, then switching to cable Internet may be an easy way to increase your speed and well worth the slight extra expense if you’re a frequent online gamer.

• Position your Wi-Fi – Sometimes, the location of your console leaves no choice but to use a wireless router. While direct connections, even DSL, are often much better for online gaming, wireless routers can also work if they are situated in the same vicinity as the console. Consoles can also be quite picky about a wireless signal, so locate your router in the same room and as close to the console as you possibly can.

• Choose top-quality Internet hardware – Use routers from respected and well known companies, such as Linksys or D-Link. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo also have preferred routers that are guaranteed to work with their products, and that information can be found on their official sites.

Hopefully with these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy a quiet evening at your Gainesville apartment playing your favorite online co-op game with friends or participating in intense, competitive matches completely lag free.