| Keep a watchful eye over data usage
By Ed Bott
When your Windows 10 PC is connected to a network with data limits or steep pay-as-you-go charges, it's crucial to monitor your data usage so you don't end up with a surprise on your bill.
The best way to accomplish that task is by telling Windows 10 that the connection is metered, and then monitoring your usage from that connection. You'll find all the controls you need in Settings > Network & Internet.
Click Status > Change Connection Properties to display the Set As Metered Connection switch. Windows automatically configures some types of mobile connections as metered, but you can turn that option off if you're confident that your data plan can handle whatever you throw at it.
For metered and non-metered connections, click Data Usage to see your totals from each available network. If the current network is metered, click its entry to see more details. If you're on a one-time data plan, or to change the reset date for a monthly plan, click Set Limit. On that same page, you'll also find a Background Data option that allows you to limit what Store apps and Windows features can do in the background. | Change is a constant part of security. Security teams face new threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence on a daily basis. However, change is occurring on a much larger scale. Fundamental changes to the way that applications are developed, architecte... |
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