online gaming

Side note:
Online games, for many years now even out the pings in game so everyone plays fairly. You can optimize your internet settings, although again, modern Windows is already good to go: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/speedguide_net_tcp_optimizer.html

Finally you can tweak your router if you have one. If you are gaming and using a wireless connection then you want to plug in instead. Direct cable has less lag.

Now, what I think you are asking:
If you have other people on your network you want to limit, then you will need your router (again, assuming you have one) manual so you can log into the router and limit bandwidth during certain hours.

 

I think the issue here is an overburdened network during certain hours when people are hogging it. I agree with you, as explained, that most games today compensate as much as possible for this however it is possible that his network has nothing to give with a basic broadband connection and 5 people on it, for example. I think he could limit some people on the network and it might help a tad if it's extreme only. So, you might be right after all

Thanks Rikky, were typing at the same time, obviously