Any tips for cutting down on my data usage?

[Patranus]

No, I can get telephone service. (Though, I just cancelled my landline in favor of a PagePlus cellphone) It's just that Verizon (the only provider here) doesn't have a DSLAM close enough to my house for them to supply me with DSL.

56k.
Perfectly reasonable for general internet browsing (like Facebook) and email.

 

[dmcowen674]

Any tips for cutting down on my data usage?

I just got the 6GB/month plan from Sprint as my primary internet connection. (Well, it was either that or satellite :thumbsdown And I'm using way too much data. (5GB in 18 days) Are there any browser tweaks/plug-ins that can keep me from reloading redundant data? I'm using Chrome. Also, if there's anything else you could recommend, I'd be grateful for the info.

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum, but I didn't think that it would be entirely inappropriate here.

Your only option is to leave the U.S.

 

[Joseph F]

56k.
Perfectly reasonable for general internet browsing (like Facebook) and email.

I just got rid of that shit, LMAO. Though, I appreciate your recommendation.

 

[Patranus]

I just got rid of that shit, LMAO. Though, I appreciate your recommendation.

Just suggesting that the cost of 56k for basic internet like email, Facebook, anandtech, ect. is probably cheaper than upgrading your data plan.

There is no way for you to really cut down on your data unless you change your internet habits significantly.

 

[SKORPI0]

6GB/month plan from Sprint as my primary internet connection.

How much do you pay? Just used that much bandwidth < 1 hour. ^_^

Comcast Business Class HSI for $59.99, unlimited (no 250gb cap).

 

[KaOTiK]

I'm betting the OP isn't a Steam user with that plan.

Best suggestions are blocking everything or just going back to 56k imo

 

[Joseph F]

@SKORPI0 I (err, my Mom) pay(s)$50/month.

I'm betting the OP isn't a Steam user with that plan.

Best suggestions are blocking everything or just going back to 56k imo

Nope, I do use Steam... and it's fucking infuriating. (I don't download games with Steam, I'm just forced to use it by the fucking douchebag software publishers) I wouldn't mind it too badly if I wasn't forced to download updates for a fucking SINGLE-PLAYER game. (like Metro 2033)

 

[shortylickens]

Retracted.

Cant risk angering the moderators anymore. And knowing them, they could easily convince Anand that posting a link to Maxim is offensive and ban-worthy.

 

[Patranus]

Get your neighbor to get cable internet and buy some outdoor wireless repeaters.

 

[Ichinisan]

Definitely get AdBlock Plus for Chrome.

 

[Joseph F]

Definitely get AdBlock Plus for Chrome.

Got it after MotF Bane recommended it. :thumbsup: It's very nice.

 

[EvilYoda]

Something to hopefully look forward to:

ViaSat

 

[Joseph F]

Something to hopefully look forward to:

ViaSat

Why the hell did I just sign a 2-year contract when there's this coming out? I wish I had heard about this before.

 

[randomrogue]

You should really try to cancel that contract. 2014 and unable to use the internet? My gawd!

You might want to look into just using your mobile phone for internet.

 

[janas19]

Something to hopefully look forward to:

ViaSat

Would that have a data limit though?

 

[guyver01]

Hay Guiz!!

I moved to the middle of bumfuck nowhere, and didn't think about looking to see if i could get internet... which i could if i moved a mile closer.... but since i'm a moron...

how do i get more interwebs for cheaper???

please note... i cant move... i cant get another provider... i cant google it....

 

[KaOTiK]

@SKORPI0 I (err, my Mom) pay(s)$50/month.



Nope, I do use Steam... and it's fucking infuriating. (I don't download games with Steam, I'm just forced to use it by the fucking douchebag software publishers) I wouldn't mind it too badly if I wasn't forced to download updates for a fucking SINGLE-PLAYER game. (like Metro 2033)

With your net, I'd put Steam into offline mode and also click on each game and tell it to not automatically update the game for when you do have to go online with Steam.

 

[Joseph F]

Hay Guiz!!

I moved to the middle of bumfuck nowhere, and didn't think about looking to see if i could get internet... which i could if i moved a mile closer.... but since i'm a moron...

how do i get more interwebs for cheaper???

please note... i cant move... i cant get another provider... i cant google it....

I didn't just move here, I've lived here all of my life.
Also, I'm 17, so I can't move yet. The door is <== don't let it hit you on the ass on the way out.

 

[randomrogue]

You signed a 2 year contract for that crap at 17?

 

[guyver01]

I didn't just move here, I've lived here all of my life.
Also, I'm 17, so I can't move yet.

well.. since you stated all that in the OP..

oh wait..

you didnt.

btw... the door is ===========> that way

dont let it hit you in your hairy ax split.

 

[janas19]

Tip from a fellow low-data dude:

I also have a data limit. I'd use a big chunk of it listening to music on Youtube. So now, what I do is write down any song I want and keep a list of "Songs to Download." Then when I go out to Starbucks, the library, or anyplace with wifi I take my netbook and download the songs I want onto my hard drive.

 

[Joseph F]

well.. since you stated all that in the OP..

oh wait..

you didnt.

btw... the door is ===========> that way

dont let it hit you in your hairy ax split.

Dude, If you don't have anything to say, get the fuck out of my thread.

 

[guyver01]

Dude, If you don't have anything to say, get the fuck out of my thread.

Ok... you want advice...

move the fuck out of hillbilly world.

 

[Joseph F]

Ok... you want advice...

move the fuck out of hillbilly world.

Thank you. Even if put rudely, this is sound advice. :thumbsup:

 

[guyver01]

Thank you. Even if put rudely, this is sound advice. :thumbsup:

if you cant get anything other than cellular or sattelite... then the ONLY thing to do is MOVE..

sorry to say it... but it's true.

When i move.. the NUMBER ONE thing on my list is Service Provider Speed.

If i can't get broadband... i dont care what the place/area is like.

i LIVE on broadband. it's part of my life & job.