Russ
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? Skype
I'm wondering if Skype uses a lot of band width. The internet usage on the computer doesn't seem to show it using a lot but some thing is going thru
my time like fire. Any help?
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rts551
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WHich version of Windows? and do you have a smart phone?
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We use it all the time on Exude and monitor the bandwidth usage. It doesn't use much unless you use the video option; then it uses a bunch.
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Windows 10 has many apps including Skype that constantly check the internet and download content. Smartphones do the same thing.
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Russ
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Thanks
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What did you figure out, or did you not like the responses?
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I have several folks using my excede and some like to Skype. I'll inform them no video Skyping. I don't know what operating system they're using but
I'm a Mac user and don't Skype. bonanza bucko gave me what I was looking for. I liked all the responses and appreciate the time given to reply.
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We have several users and I found out they thought their smart phones did not use anything. They were moving photos and streaming videos with their
phones.
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skype is not your problem...
people running videos and streaming is the problem
also apps running in the background
ipads are the worst "eaters" of data
you need this///
https://shop.gargoyle-router.com/
you can limit the use of others and yourself
it works...take my word
edit...oh yea...
windows10 updates are also a problem...
they are big
if your computer goes to sleep the update has to start again and you loose all the data you downloaded
to change automatic updates you need to change the registry in your computer otherwise it just goes
[Edited on 10-16-2016 by Bob and Susan]
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Russ
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B&S, Thanks. I try to explain about getting off the internet if not in use and two of the people I allow on are very good. However it only takes
one forgetful moment and if upgrades start it's history for the month. My iPad did it to me when I first got it. I think all Macs do it until you
figure out the secret hand shake...
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