✉news TechnologyInternet first seen 7 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #24
Setting Wi-Fi as metered in Windows 11 can boost speed
Original: I set my Wi-Fi as metered in Windows 11, and my internet finally felt fast
A MakeUseOf article explains that marking a Wi-Fi network as metered in Windows 11 made the writer's internet feel noticeably faster. Setting a connection to metered stops Windows from automatically downloading updates, syncing files and other background data in the background, freeing bandwidth for everyday browsing and streaming. The piece walks through how to toggle the setting in the network options.
Why now: Windows 11 users looking to speed up sluggish connections are interested in this simple built-in trick.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 h ago to 5 h ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4114480