Internet connection has become an essential need of todays world.
Nowadays, most of the devices and software require Internet to work at full potential.
Microsoft Windows 10 is also one of them, Which uses internet to download latest updates.
In windows 10 it is not possible to switch off the updates.
It can use the internet data heavily.
To tackle this situation there is an option to set internet connection as metered to save bandwidth.
How to set a connection as Metered Connection in Windows 10?
It helps you to save storage speed by preventing Windows from eating up all bandwidth in updates.
If you will allow downloads only then the updates will install.
But still there is an option to control the updates when you have a limited plan internet connection.
These apps also require continuous updating.
So making a connection metered will help you to avoid irritated updates.
Though you might turn off these tiles by other methods.
Readhow to customize start menu in windows 10.
Other connections have to get your permission before making any download.
This behavior is similar for those default apps and those which you download from Windows Store.
When Do You Need Metered Connection?
There are some situations when you gotta set your connection as metered.
Windows 10 detects mobile hotspots which are provided by the mobile data service providers.
You should turn on metered connection tweaks from sharing data from mobile hotspots.
Satellite and dial up internet connections are slower in speed as compared to other internet services.
turn on the metered connection feature to prevent possible low speed.
