Lag, Ping, and Latency: What’s the Difference and What Does It Mean for Gaming?
When it comes to online gaming, few things are as frustrating as lag. You line up the perfect shot, and it doesn’t register. Your screen stutters just as you’re about to make the game-winning move. Or worse, you get kicked out of the server altogether. But what exactly causes lag? And how are terms like “ping,” “jitter” and “latency” involved?

















