Now Microsoft has also added a similar and useful feature to Microsoft Edge web browser.

Also Windows Update stops downloading optional updates. Once you set your Internet connection as Metered, many built-in apps stop consuming Internet data. It’ll open your Internet connection properties window where you can set the connection as Metered. You can also open connections list by clicking on Network icon present in Taskbar notification area and then click on Properties link showing under your active Internet connection. Windows 10 operating system allows users to set their Internet connection as Metered Using Network and Internet section present in Settings app. Since Metered connection users get limited data usage and bandwidth, they need to use the Internet data wisely and block unnecessary apps and programs from accessing Internet. One example of metered connection is cellular network.

Metered connection is a type of Internet connection where you get a fixed amount of data (such as 20 GB) to use within a fixed time period (such as 1 month) and if you cross the data limit, either your Internet connection speed is reduced by the ISP or your Internet connectivity gets blocked until you recharge. This article will help you in enabling or disabling automatic updates download in Microsoft Edge web browser over metered Internet connection.

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