Thanks to the Ethernet patch cable, he could use his router as a robust IT networking tool. The added speed and stability of his internet connection over a patch cable allowed him to simulate the kind of responsiveness he would need to win in tournaments while he was training at home. The second man, however, needed to ensure the highest response rate to capitalize on nanoseconds. To the first man, sudden lapses in network speed weren't a big deal because though he loved gaming-it was only a form of relaxation. The second man used an Ethernet patch cable plugged directly into his router. The first connected to the network using WiFi. The second went to school during the day, delivered pizza at night, and was able to financially fill in rent and tuition payments from the proceeds he earned in gaming competitions. The first man got a job in sales and was taking college classes at night to get a bachelor's degree. Both men were avid gamers and often gamed at home during their free time. Two buddies graduated high school and moved into apartments. Written by Rita Mailheau, Information Security & Technology Writer

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