Selecting a server...
Think of ping like shouting "Marco!" and waiting for "Polo!" The lower the number, the faster your internet responds. Under 20ms = you're basically The Flash. Over 100ms = you might as well be sending smoke signals.
Jitter is how consistent your ping is. Low jitter = your connection is as reliable as a Swiss watch. High jitter = your connection has commitment issues and can't decide how fast it wants to be.
How fast you can pull stuff from the internet. High download speed = Netflix in 4K without buffering. Low download speed = watching progress bars like they're entertainment.
How fast you can send stuff to the internet. High upload = your selfies reach Instagram instantly. Low upload = your video calls make you look like a robot from the 90s.