Get the app →
BriefTea logoBriefTea

Every story in sixty words

Get the free app no ads · no paywall

Technology · 30 March 2026

Is Windows Secretly Using Up Your Internet Bandwidth?

Is Windows Secretly Using Up Your Internet Bandwidth?

Photo by ArtHouse Studio on Pexels

Default Windows settings can silently slow your internet speed. Adjusting features like Delivery Optimisation, automatic app updates, metered connections, and background app permissions may noticeably improve performance. Switching from your internet provider's DNS server to a faster alternative like Google DNS can also help, as DNS settings affect how quickly your device connects to websites and online services.

Reported by MakeUseOf · How we write briefs

More briefs

TechnologyJapan Launches Mission to Bring Back Rock From Mars Moon Phobos General10 minutes free now in private car parks WorldRumours Claim Kim Jong-un Suffered Brain Haemorrhage TechnologyEx-OpenAI Engineer Accused of Bugging Had Saudi Backing, Prosecutors Say PoliticsEnergy Secretary Questioned Mahmood's Longer Wait for Migrant Settlement GeneralSam Fender Teases 2027 Stadium Tour Including Wembley Browse all stories →