Articles tagged: bandwidth

How Do I Monitor Network Activity in Windows?

You can find out a lot about what your computer is doing online by using the Resource Monitor in Windows.

Tip of the Day: Limit Update Bandwidth Usage

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Does Downloading Use the Same Amount of Bandwidth as Just Watching a YouTube Video?

Streaming video sites often have some special features that make the answer more complicated than it would seem. I’ll explain what’s happening in each of these cases.

What’s the Difference Between Streaming and Downloading a Video, and How Does It Impact the Limits My ISP Imposes?

Watching online video is popular but if your ISP imposes a data transfer limit there are some important differences between streaming and downloading.