You can limit background data usage on Windows 10 by adjusting settings in the Settings app. Here's how:
1. Access Settings:
- Open the Start Menu and click on the Settings icon (shaped like a gear).
2. Navigate to Network & Internet:
- In the Settings window, click on Network & Internet.
3. Choose Data Usage:
- Select Data Usage from the left-hand menu.
4. Manage Background Data:
- In the Data Usage section, you'll see a list of apps and their data usage.
- To restrict background data for a specific app, click on the app's name.
- Toggle the Background data switch to Off. This will prevent the app from using data in the background.
5. Restrict Background Data for All Apps:
- Alternatively, you can restrict background data for all apps simultaneously.
- Scroll down to the Background apps section.
- Toggle the Let apps run in the background switch to Off.
- This will prevent all apps from using data in the background, except for system apps.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage background data usage on your Windows 10 device.
