How to Control Data Usage Limit in Windows 10
The data usage feature is the most appropriate when you do not have a plan or unlimited data pack for your PC, and need to channelize it in the right amount. This feature is mainly used to keep an eye on your kids and the amount of data they’re consuming.
Further, we shall talk about everything you could do to utilize this feature at its best.
Managing Data Usage Limit in Windows 10
Data tracking feature of Windows 10 gives you the complete guide of the past 30 days about the usage of data on your PC. Not only this, but it also guides you to manage the same to avoid crossing the data limit. The data usage information is reflected under the ‘Network and Internet Settings’ option.
Let us begin by talking about the three main subjects, that are:
Viewing data usage
Setup and view
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How to view data usage on Windows 10
Windows 10 screens organize traffic on all the connectors associated with Windows 10 PC. If you have both ethernet and Wifi connectors, you can see data utilization for each connector. The steps to view data usage on Windows 10 are:
Go to ‘Settings’ on your PC or press ‘Windows + I’ on your keyboard for a shortcut.
Locate the ‘Network and Internet’ button and click on the same.
Click on the ‘Status’ option from the list of options given.
A new window will appear with the data usage information.
If you want to know how much each application is consuming, click on the ‘Network’ option from the drop-down menu.
How to setup and view data usage on Windows 10
Data usage limit could be set as per the options given by your plan. The steps to set and view data usage limit on Windows 10 are:
Go to ‘Settings’ on your PC or press ‘Windows + I’ on your keyboard for a shortcut.
Locate the ‘Network and Internet’ button and click on the ‘Status’ option.
Tap on the ‘Data Usage’ option and click ‘Network’ from the pop-up window.
Click on ‘Enter Limit.’
A new window will appear where you can set the data limit in three forms:
Monthly, One- time, and unlimited.
You can reset it on a monthly basis using the ‘Monthly Reset Date’ option.
Set data limit in GB or MB.
Once you’re done making changes, click on the ‘Save’ option, and it will reflect the information like data used, remaining data, and the time left to reset the limit.
Note: Data usage is always calculated by your system. It is only when you change the settings, it starts reflecting in the settings area.
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How to eliminate the data usage limit on Windows 10?
The steps to eliminate data usage limit on Windows are:
Go to ‘Settings’ on your PC or press ‘Windows + I’ on your keyboard for a shortcut.
Locate the ‘Network and Internet’ button and click on the ‘Status’ option.
Tap on the ‘Data Usage’ option.
Click on the ‘Remove Limit’ option if you want to remove the data limit for your present network.
To remove the settings for a different connector, select the connection name from the menu and select ‘Remove Limit.’
How to reset data usage on Windows 10?
The steps to reset data usage on Windows 10 are:
Locate the ‘Network and Settings’ option and select ‘Data Usage.’
Choose the connector from the menu for which you want to set the limit.
Select ‘Reset Usage Stats’ on the bottom of the screen.
Note: Once you reset data usage, there is no going back.
How to spectate remaining data?
The steps to view the remaining data are:
Locate the ‘Network and Settings’ option and select ‘Data Usage.’
Choose the connector from the menu for which you want to view the remaining data.
A bar representation shows you the data already consumed and under it is the detailed information about consumed and remaining data.
Note: You can not view the data consumed for each application separately.
How to make changes in data usage for a network?
The steps to customize settings in data usage for a network are:
Go to ‘Settings’ on your PC.
Locate the ‘Network and Internet’ button and click on the ‘Status’ option.
Tap on the ‘Data Usage’ option and then select ‘Edit Limit.’
You can change limit settings as per your convenience.
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