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How to Use Less Data When

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Using Less Data on NetflixNetflix was the genesis of the modern day binge watch however marathon watching of TV or movies can really eat up your data. Luckily Netflix has an easy to throttle your bandwidth to get the most hours of viewing for your allotted data.

Firstly, check to make sure you are only paying for the bandwidth you will be using. Netflix has three levels of streaming, Standard Video, HD Video, and Ultra HD Video. If you want to get the most bang for your buck and don’t need high def video choose the Standard Video package. It is cheaper and will use less data.

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Using Less Data on NetflixWant the option of playing High Definition video? The 2 Screens + HD plan would be a good fit. To throttle video click on your avatar from the main screen, Click on Your Account, then under My Profile click on Playback Settings and choose the data usage that works best for you.

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Using Less Data on YouTube

If you want to keep the video resolution lower for all videos click on your avatar on the upper right corner of the YouTube homepage when logged in. Click on gear, which will open a new page for your account settings. Click on Playback an choose the “I have a slow connection, Never play higher-quality video” radio button.

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Using Less Data on YouTubeIf you would rather set the quality on a per-video basis then click on the gear when watching a video and choose Quality. The default is set to auto however you can choose a lower quality to conserve bandwidth.

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Using Less Data on HuluEnjoy more of the videos you love on Hulu. When playing a video click on the gear icon to the right of ⚙the speaker. The fifth option down is for quality. Change from “auto” to low or medium to shave significant bandwidth. If you are a night owl or early bird who just has to watch the best resolution, feel free to watch during one of our Free Zones where you will completely unmetered internet access! To learn more visit:exede.com/the-free-zone-internet-details

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Using Less Data on Google Hangouts

When you are working from home or want to stay in touch with a loved one who is traveling Google Hangouts can be a great way to remain connected however the HD video can really burn through your monthly data allotment. If the person you are reaching is in a different time zone or if they are willing to call you during one of our free zones you can enjoy talking in HD. However, if you are constrained when you are able to speak on the phone we can still help. Simply click on the bars and you can 📶adjust the feed from the standard “auto HD: setting to one which will use less data.

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Using Less Data on SkypeSadly, there is no way to manually throttle bandwidth within Skype. The bandwidth required by Skype depends on the type of calls you want to make. The table below provides the minimum download and upload speeds required, as well as the recommended speeds for best performance.

A 3rd party solution such as NetLimiter can help you control how much bandwidth each program uses.

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