Capture and Overlays: When Recording Tools Add Delay and Spikes
Recording and overlays can change timing and feel. Use this checklist to isolate capture overhead and keep frametimes stable while streaming or clipping.
Tools and Metrics
Tools we use and what each metric actually means.
Articles
Display Processing Traps: The Settings That Secretly Ruin Clarity and Feel
Many displays ship with processing that looks ‘nice’ in movies but breaks gaming: added latency, artifacts, and instability. Here’s the short list to disable and why.
Modem/ONT Issues: The Hidden Cause of Drops and Spikes (What to Check)
Sometimes the router isn’t the problem. Modems/ONTs can cause resets, drops, and jitter spikes. Use this checklist to verify the physical and link layer.
Overlays and Recording Stutter: The Simple Isolation Test
Overlays, capture, and monitoring can add frametime spikes. Use this isolation test to prove it fast and keep only the tools that stay stable.
Network Testing That Matters: How to Measure Spikes the Right Way
Average ping lies. Measure stability under load to catch jitter and bufferbloat. This quick method shows what actually affects feel.
The Timing Triangle: Smoothness, Responsiveness, and Clarity Are One System
These three feel problems are connected. Learn the timing triangle and why fixing consistency improves smoothness, responsiveness, and clarity at the same time.