When you use your Mac with metered internet connections such as a personal hotspot or limited hotel wifi, you should restrict your data usage. I highlight apps and system settings that help you ...

If your laptop is using a lot of data and you are wondering how to reduce it, you can take these steps to reduce data usage effectively.

Why you should restrict your Mac's internet usage Generally, Macs are good at restricting data usage when on a hotspot, but not so much when using metered connections while traveling.