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Guide #32 of 50 | Computer & Mobile Optimization
Guide 32: Configure Metered Connection in Windows — Halting Unwanted Background Syncs
The quickest one-click trick to stop Windows from downloading heavy updates during gaming sessions.
By Shakir Hossain
Lead Systems Architect & Network Performance Engineer | QuantamNetPro
Marking your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection as "Metered" in Windows Settings immediately halts automatic driver downloads, telemetry uploads, and OneDrive syncs until you manually request them.
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