Bandwidth

1. Save Bandwidth on Metered Connections

Here is an easy method to block all updates while you’re on a metered connection. It’s available to any Windows 10 users (including Home edition users), who are connecting to the Internet through a wireless connection. This tweak does not work if you’re hooked up to an Ethernet cable. You can only apply the setting while you are connected to the respective wireless network.

Head to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, select the network you’re currently connected to, and under Metered connection > Set as metered connection turn the switch On.

Note: While you’re on a metered connection, Windows Update won’t download any updates, including security patches! You can, however, go to Windows Update and manually start the download and installation.