Hardware
Typing Speed Test & Input Lag: The Hidden Connection
Can high latency affect your WPM? We investigate how input lag and refresh rates impact your score on a typing speed test.
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DCSPEEDTEST BLOG
Internet guides, hardware reviews, latency optimization, and speedrun tips for the modern web.
Hardware
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Ethernet Cables (CCA vs. Pure Copper)
That cheap 50ft cable from Amazon might be a fire hazard. We explain the dangers of Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) cables.
Hardware
WiFi 7 is Old News: Why WiFi 8 (802.11bn) Will Change Gaming Forever
Forget 320MHz channels. WiFi 8 introduces 'Ultra High Reliability' (UHR) which basically eliminates packet loss. Here's why esports pros are switching.
Hardware
Why Renting Your ISP's Modem Is Costing You Speed and Money
ISPs rent outdated modem-router combos for $10–$15/month while selling Gigabit plans. We tested ISP rental equipment against a purchased modem on the same line. The difference in measured speed was 23%.
Hardware
Hz vs Ms: Refresh Rate vs Ping Explained
You have a 360Hz monitor but 50ms ping. Which is the bottleneck? Understanding the relationship between frame time and latency.
Hardware
Cat8 Ethernet Cable Myth: Do You Need It?
Marketing hype is out of control. Unless you have a 40Gbps server rack in your basement, that gold-plated Cat8 cable is a waste of money.
Hardware
Mesh Network vs Range Extender: The Speed Test Data Might Surprise You
Trying to get WiFi to that one dead bedroom? We placed a mesh node and a range extender in the same dead zone and ran 100 speed tests each. One cut speeds in half by design; the other solved the problem entirely.
Hardware
Network Speed Test: Diagnosing Your Home LAN Bottlenecks
Your internet is fast, but your file transfers are slow. Learn how to run a local network speed test to find the weak link.
Hardware
Why Your IPS (Inch-Per-Second) Matters More Than DPI in Gaming Mice
Stop buying mice for 30,000 DPI. That number is useless. Let's talk about sensor malfunction speed (IPS) and click latency.