This allows you to adjust your usage patterns to ensure you’re using your data effectively.
This can help you see which programs are consuming too much bandwidth or slowing down the internet.
To track these usage statistics in Task Manager, right-hit the Taskbar and select Task Manager in the menu.
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In Task Manager, go for the App History tab on the left-side menu.
You’ll see the usage statistics of the apps running on your box on the right.
Look at the Networkcolumn to see how much data (in MB) they’re using.
To do that, press Win+i to fire up the parameters app.
Then, head to web connection and Internet > Advanced web connection parameters > Data Usage.
You will see your total data usage in the top left of the right panel.
it’s possible for you to choose between 24 Hours, 7 Days, and 30 Days.
You’ll also be able to see the data usage statistics of the apps and services on this screen.
Set the Limit jot down by choosing between Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Onetime, and Unlimited.
Next, set when the limit should reset or expire.
Then, enter the data limit and tap the Save button.
This will allow you to act based on your data plan.
To do that, bring up the Start Menu and typeresource monitor.
Click Resource Monitor in the search results to launch it.
It gets this information every hour from SRUDB.dat, which is stored on your Windows computer.
It is also a portable utility, meaning you don’t need to install it to use it.
To use NetworkUsageView, download it from theNirSoft website.
You will need toextract the archiveto reach the executable.
Then, double-smack the NetworkUsageView.exe file to launch the program.
It can also help catch sudden spikes in usage that cansignal malware activityand other web link-related problems.
