Optimal Settings for Mifi or Mobile Hotspot internet connections to save money

If you have a wifi that is running thru a Cell phone based internet connection make sure you enable that SSID connection as a "metered connection".

This will tell windows and applications that check for the setting to limit data transfers to a minimum.

Then

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