This sure fire registry tweak for PCs will save you tons of Data

 Hi there...

>>>>This blog will not be responsible for any undesired  aftermath of trying this tweaks. We advise that you know what you're doing before diving in<<<<

There's one sure way I was able to disable mine and that is by tweaking the registry...

Let me tell you before hand, that
1. The article is long. So if you aren't a PC person, just give someone your laptop to help in following the guidelines.

2. This registry hack is not so complicated but you should also be careful, don't try what you don't know!

So shall we?

Before I go ahead with my suggestions, chances are

1 . You've tried the "turn on metred connection" and you probably didn't find it... No! I'm so sure you didn't find it

2. You've also "disabled" auto-updates. Why is the word, disabled in quotes? Because that main download still goes on in win 10.

***let's now move on...

You're going to try one last thing- [b] tweaking the registry[b/]


So, here we go >

Press Win key+R > in the run box (I need a better name), type "regedit" without the quotes. This opens the registry editor.

In the registry editor, Navigate this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\DefaultMediaCost

Right click "DefaultMediaCost key" > select "Permissions" > this takes you to the security tab.

On the security tab, click "advanced" button. Click the "change" button next to "Trustedinstsller".

In the "enter object name" box, type Administrators, click the "Check Names" button to make sure you're typing the correct object.Click OK.

On the "Advanced Security Settings for DefaultMediaCost" , check the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects"Click Apply > OK.

On "Permissions for DefaultMediaCost" , select the "Administrators group" , be sure to check the "allow Full Control" box . click Apply > OK.

On the DefaultMediaCost key, there are different entries, including those for 3G, 4G, Default, Ethernet, and WiFi with their default data values: 1 or 2.

data value 1 means that the connection type is non-metered,
data value of 2 means that the connection type is metered.
Double-click the Ethernet DWORD (32-bit) Value key, and change the value to 2.

***Do same for Wi-Fi.

>>>restart your laptop <<<

This explanation I just gave is from an article on windowscentral treating the same issue. I must say it saved a lot of my Internet data.

So before you contemplate a downgrade, consider this registry tweak.

*If you still experience huge data consumption after the above tweak, then you can go ahead with your downgrade...

To downgrade, you'll need a copy of Windows on DVD or flash drive.


Backup your files before the downgrade

Tech Symbols –what they mean, where they come from

This article does not intend to be a dictionary of sort but we intend to show you the meaning of the tech symbols you come across almost every day both on PC, Smart phones and Tablets.

Credit: helpmerick.com; infographic from edudemic.com

Let’s head right into it

We start with

The power button

Defragmenting your hard drive

First, here's a few facts you need to know

1. Over time as you use your computer, the files in your hard drive gets fragmented (breaks into pieces). What this means is that your files gets broken into pieces and gets thrown into different parts of your hard drive. As a result your computer does an extra job of bringing these bits together to open a single file- this makes your computer run slow.



2. With regards to SSDs, carrying out disk defragmentation manually reduces the life span of your SSD. So it’s advisable to let windows do it automatically- this extends the life of an SSD.

SAFE MODE First before you go mad at your PC.

What exactly is safe mode?

Safe mode is the diagnostic mode of a computer that helps you fix most of your computer operating system issues- helps you troubleshoot. Has your computer been unstable, showing blue screen or crashes now and then? Then safe mode may just be the answers... don’t go mad just yet!

How do I access safe mode?

For Windows 7

Press the power button (while the computer is off), then start tapping F8 before the windows logo appears. A screen like the one in pix A appears

Select safe mode. You can also select safe mode with networking –this option lets you access the internet in safe mode so that you can download any tool that you may need. It also enables you to update your antivirus if you wish to scan your PC.  

How to Perform System restore in Windows 10

For Windows 10, you need to first of all enable safe mode becauuse it comes disabled by default.

First Open System Restore by typing 'system restore' in the search box > select 'Create a restore point'

The system Properties dialog box appears > Click the system Protection tab > Click the 'configure'

How to create a restore point in windows 8

To create a restore point, follow these 4 steps:

On the start screen (you can also do these from anywhere in your PC with Win Key + Q combination)  type System Restore > select Settings in the Search pane to the right.

How to perform system Restore in windows 8

SO lets Dive in!

From anywhere press WIN key + Q to call up the search bar.

In the search bar, type “restore” >click on settings > choose recovery