3G wastes data

[NN123]

Hey guys, I was wondering if I leave my 3G modem connected to my PC all day, will it waste a lot of data. I was told it only matters how much data is actually being downloaded, maybe background programs, but its much easier to leave it on instead of reconnecting each time. So will it incur extra data?

 

[Alvg]

Hello, also data being uploaded too. You only use up data if programs have access to the internet, example sometimes programs update software without notifying you.

 

[NN123]

How do I prevent it

 

[sajunky]

For each program installed check options for outomatic updates. Typicaly Windows, antivirus programs, Web browsers, I-Tunes, Acrobat reader....

 

[chrisc]

Install a monitoring program like Networx and this will remove the doubt from your mind

 

[NN123]

Install a monitoring program like Networx and this will remove the doubt from your mind

will try now,
tx