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superchunk said:
Xxain said:
*shakes fist at everybody here* ... Guys, Im not asking for tips on lowerin GB Usage asking if there is some way I can disable DLing for other ppl in the house. I dont want anybody to be able to DL anything.

Its not from basic downloading most likely.

web surfing its very minor
audio streaming like music is more
gaming is likely more
video streaming is worst, especially if HD

I doubt anyone is DL files that is killing you unless you all pirate the world a ton with movies/games. If that's the case, well change providers or buy you shit legally.

 

Is a neighbor using your wifi? did you secure your wifi with a decent pw? Try changing the pw and see who asks for the new one. But that will stop anyone from accessing.


Im racking up 10-20GB a day.  What constitutes a video streaming? Like Youtbe? 



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Xxain said:
superchunk said:
Xxain said:
*shakes fist at everybody here* ... Guys, Im not asking for tips on lowerin GB Usage asking if there is some way I can disable DLing for other ppl in the house. I dont want anybody to be able to DL anything.

Its not from basic downloading most likely.

web surfing its very minor
audio streaming like music is more
gaming is likely more
video streaming is worst, especially if HD

I doubt anyone is DL files that is killing you unless you all pirate the world a ton with movies/games. If that's the case, well change providers or buy you shit legally.

 

Is a neighbor using your wifi? did you secure your wifi with a decent pw? Try changing the pw and see who asks for the new one. But that will stop anyone from accessing.


Im racking up 10-20GB a day.  What constitutes a video streaming? Like Youtbe? 

Yes and porn too.



Holy crap, does OP not know that opening a webpage/email is "downloading" information? Does OP not know that streaming video (yes, like youtube) eats up a GB an hour if in HD?
Confirmed, I would murder people if I had to work IT.



chris_wing said:
Holy crap, does OP not know that opening a webpage/email is "downloading" information? Does OP not know that streaming video (yes, like youtube) eats up a GB an hour if in HD?
Confirmed, I would murder people if I had to work IT.


I work in IT and you get used to the blood after the first 4-5 kills. It's not that bad really ;)

@OP

Who is using the network with you? Have you asked them what they are doing? You can block downloads if you know what source they're coming from. Also I would change the wifi password, someone might be using your connection without permission.



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Xxain said:
*shakes fist at everybody here* ... Guys, Im not asking for tips on lowerin GB Usage asking if there is some way I can disable DLing for other ppl in the house. I dont want anybody to be able to DL anything.

Change the Wifi password or add one if you don't have one.



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