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+ | Getting the most out of your MegaBytes | ||
+ | Last updated on Wednesday, 04-Oct-2017 12:06:20 UTC | ||
+ | This page includes tips on ways to restrict your devices data usage | ||
+ | * On Chrome load the data saver extension | ||
+ | * In Opera enabled the Turbo mode | ||
+ | * Use “mobile” versions of popular sites (i.e. http:// | ||
+ | * Advanced users can set proxy to localhost (127.0.0.1) as a black hole and allow websites as required. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Microsoft Windows ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Disable wifi when you are not using it | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port you can download & purchase software like NetLimiter or NetBalancer or TMeter which will allow you to monitor and block network/ | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port check out these browser recommendations such as Ublock Origin or Adblock Plus as well as an image blocking extension/ | ||
+ | * Disable Dropbox, Weather Bug and any other resident service that shows up in your taskbar. | ||
+ | * Disable Windows updates by browsing to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update > Change settings to change to Ask before downloading | ||
+ | * Disable antivirus automatic updates (varies by provider) | ||
+ | * Windows10: While connected to wireless, Settings app > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Advanced Options > Enable the “Set as Metered Connection” slider here | ||
+ | * Windows10: Start > Network & Internet > Data Usage | ||
+ | * Windows10: Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Choose How Updates are Delivered > disable Windows10: Settings > Disable “Update Apps Automatically” | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ====== Apple Mac OS ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Disable wifi when you are not using it | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port, you can download & purchase software like Private Eye or Little Snitch so you can audit (and block in Little Snitch' | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port check out these browser recommendations such as Ublock Origin or Adblock Plus as well as an image blocking extension/ | ||
+ | * Disable Dropbox, iCloud, Weather Bug and any other resident service that shows up in your top bar. | ||
+ | * Disable App Store automatic updates by bringing up System Preferences > App Store > uncheck Automatically Check for updates | ||
+ | * Disable antivirus automatic updates (varies by provider) | ||
+ | * During the cruise, you can use the Network tab in Activity Monitor to view individual program internet usage. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Smartphones and Tablets ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Apple iOS ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Disable wifi when you are not using it | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port download monitoring app like DataMan Next, smartsapp, etc. | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port consider lightweight browsers like Opera Mini or Text Browser< | ||
+ | * Keep apps closed, as some will actively try and update/ | ||
+ | * Settings > iTunes & app store > Disable non-essential apps (make sure not in low power mode to access option) | ||
+ | * Settings > general > Disable background refresh | ||
+ | * Settings > iCloud > disable icloud for non-essential updates (specifically pictures and drive) OR settings > user > iCloud > disable non-essential apps | ||
+ | * Settings > podcasts > disable podcast downloads | ||
+ | * Settings > news > disable podcast downloads | ||
+ | * Settings > Mail > accounts > Disable fetch new data | ||
+ | * Settings > Mail > disable Load Remote Images | ||
+ | * Settings > Messages > Low Quality Image Mode (for iMessage) | ||
+ | * Chrome > Settings > Data Saver | ||
+ | * Facebook - Disable videos autoplay: More > Settings > Account Settings > Videos and Photos > Video Settings > Auto-play > Never Auto-plays Videos | ||
+ | * Twitter - Disable videos autoplay: Gear > Settings > Data > Video Autoplay > Never play videos automatically | ||
+ | * Instagram - Disable videos autoplay: Gear > Mobile Data Use > Use Less Data | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Android ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Disable wifi when you are not using it | ||
+ | * Prior to leaving port download monitoring software like My Data Manager or Data Usage Prior to leaving port consider lightweight browsers like Opera Mini or TextOnly | ||
+ | * Disable autosync: Settings > Accounts > More Settings button in the upper right corner (represented by three dots) > Uncheck Auto-Sync data (Manual sync by tapping the accounts and selecting the module) | ||
+ | * Settings > Data usage > Data saver | ||
+ | * Turn on and uncheck non-essential programs | ||
+ | * For a guide check out this PDF Use Less mobile data with Data Saver from Google. Enable Network Restrictions on " | ||
+ | * Settings > Data usage > Network restrictions | ||
+ | * Settings > Data usage > Wi-Fi data usage > Select app > Disable background data | ||
+ | * Settings > Data usage > Wi-Fi data usage > Select app > Disable Unrestricted data usage (also enabled by data saver) |
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