Latency is the delay experienced in transmitting or receiving data. It’s measured in milliseconds (ms) and is a critical factor in online gaming, VoIP and other real-time applications.

There are several factors that contribute to latency, including:

• The type of connection (cable, DSL, wireless, etc.)

• The distance between the sender and receiver

• The number of devices sharing the connection

Latency can also vary depending on the time of day and how congested the network is.

There are a few ways to reduce latency:

• Use a wired connection instead of wireless

• Close unused applications

• Connect …