Are you tired of lag and slow internet speeds while gaming on your PC? In this article, we’ll show you how to lower your ping and speed up your internet, so you can enjoy your favorite games without any interruptions.
Firstly, changing your DNS server can improve your internet speed and reduce your ping. To do this, right-click on your Ethernet or Wi-Fi icon, open internet and network settings, click on change adapter options, right-click on your adapter, click on properties, double click on internet protocol version 4, and use Google’s DNS server, which is 888 as primary and 8844 as secondary.
Secondly, turning off power saving mode on your Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters can also help. Search for power and sleep settings, click on additional power settings, change plan settings, change advanced power settings, wireless adapter settings, expand power saving mode, and set it to maximum performance. For Ethernet adapters, search for device manager, click on network adapters, click on your adapter, click on properties, click on power management, and uncheck the box that allows the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Lastly, the most effective method is to download two files, Low Bat and TCP Optimizer, and extract them to your desktop. Run Low Bat as administrator to disable unnecessary Windows services and then run TCP Optimizer as administrator. Click on custom, set your internet speed to the maximum, and copy the recommended settings for max connections, local priority, host priority, DNS priority, and more. Finally, click on apply changes and reboot your PC.
By following these tips and tricks, you can lower your ping and enjoy a faster internet speed while gaming on your PC.