To fix lag effectively, you must first identify whether you are experiencing network lag (high latency/ping) or hardware lag (low frame rate/stuttering). Network lag causes delays in online actions, while hardware lag causes choppy visuals and freezing. 🌐 How to Fix Network Lag (High Ping)
Network lag occurs when data takes too long to travel between your device and the server.
Use an Ethernet cable: Swap Wi-Fi for a wired connection to drastically stabilize your ping.
Reboot your router: Unplug it for 30 seconds to clear its memory cache.
Close bandwidth hogs: Pause background downloads, cloud backups, and video streams.
Switch to public DNS: Change your device network settings to Google DNS (8.8.8.8) for faster address lookups.
Choose closer servers: Always select the matchmaking region closest to your actual location. 🖥️ How to Fix Hardware Lag (Low FPS)
Hardware lag happens when your processor (CPU) or graphics card (GPU) cannot keep up with the game or software.