Reduce Internet Data Usage in Windows 10

Ask a question

In Windows 10, a metered connection stands for a network offering limited internet usage (bandwidth), such as when your computer is connected to internet through your smartphone's 3G/4G mobile internet connection (WiFi tethering). Windows 10 will automatically disable background downloads (app updates, driver downloads, or system updates) when your computer is connected to a metered connection, which is a great way of reducing your data usage.

This quick tip will demonstrate how to easily mark a network connection as a "metered connection" in Windows 10.

How To Set Up Metered Connections in Windows 10

Click on Start > Settings > Network & Internet and select the Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) tab. Here, you'll find a list of known networks:

Select the desired network and click on Advanced options. Toggle the Set as metered connection switch On and you're good to go:

If necessary, repeat the operation to add other networks to Windows 10's metered connection list.

Open the Device Manager in Windows 10

How To Move Apps in Windows 10

How To Set Up Metered Connections in Windows 10

Related