Roku can limit your bandwidth usage...
This is something I don’t think you can do with competing set top boxes - specifiy a maximum connection speed for streaming video. Could be very useful (and I’ve confirmed it works with a latest-gen Roku stick...) https://www.howtogeek.com/289289/how-to-limit-bandwidth-usage-on-your-roku/12KViews4likes1CommentHow to adjust Data Usage through 3rd party services.
Below you will find a list of guides on how to adjust your data usage through 3rd party services. *Note this is not a guide on how to adjust Video Resolution but on how to adjust Data Quality. -Netflix (https://help.netflix.com/en/node/87)*Download for offline veiwing (https://help.netflix.com/en/node/54816) -Hulu (There is no guide needed,manualy change per video, Settings icon on the play bar, change to Lower Resolution.) -Hulu Autoplay (https://help.hulu.com/en-us/autoplay) -Crunchyroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-827635/default-video-quality-setting) -HBO Now(http://help.hbonow.com/app/answers/detailHBO/a_id/113/~/troubleshoot-video-playback-issues-in-an-hbo-now-app) -Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201648150) -Amazon Fire stick (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202104960) -Amazon Fire Phone (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201567330) -Roku (https://www.howtogeek.com/289289/how-to-limit-bandwidth-usage-on-your-roku/) -Sling (https://help.sling.com/en/support/solutions/articles/33000219113-what-settings-are-available-in-the-sling-tv-app-) -APPLE TV (http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/11/03/how-to-select-video-streaming-resolution-apple-tv/) -Facebook *disable Video Autoplay* (https://www.facebook.com/help/1406493312950827?helpref=faq_content) -Youtube (https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/91449?hl=en) -Pandora (https://help.pandora.com/s/article/Change-your-Personal-Settings-1519949296224?language=en_US) -WINDOWS 10 (https://www.windowscentral.com/how-monitor-network-usage-your-windows-10-devices) -Xbox one*Monitor/adjust usage (https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-one-networking-guide) -Playstation (https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/services/playstation-now/data-usage-and-stream-quality-on-playstation-now/) -Vudu (https://www.vudu.com/docs/Main-VUDU-Movie-Service-Manual-20100203.pdf) -Kodi (https://kodi.wiki/view/Settings/Videos) -Rveal (https://www.rveal.com/blogs/support/124432451-using-the-audio-video-settings-and-playback-functions-during-streams) -Direct tv now (https://forums.att.com/t5/DIRECTV-NOW-Installation/On-The-Go-with-DIRECTVNOW-Tips-From-The-Community-Team/td-p/4982053) -Dish ondemand (https://www.mydish.com/support/products/hopper/how-to/set-preferences/set-display) -Google Chromecast (https://www.howtogeek.com/304671/how-to-improve-chromecast-video-tab-casting-with-a-simple-tweeak/)14KViews4likes0CommentsPersonal Information Security Guide for Family and Friends
Here is a link I ran across on dlsr that I thought was worth sharing:. This is a useful reminder to both novice as well as experienced users alikeso please take a moment to read it in its entirety: The digital age is upon us. As much as it has blessed us and made collaboration and work easier, faster and more efficient, it also has its downsides. A lot of damage can be done by someone in a remote village over the internet. Cybercriminals carefully exploit loopholes to steal information and perform unauthorized transactions across devices and applications that are not secured enough. This article aims to serve as a personal information security identity guide for you, family and friends. Follow this guide and keep your family and friends safe from cybercriminals this season! .............. https://auth0.com/blog/personal-information-security-identity-guide/14KViews2likes5Comments
Roku can limit your bandwidth usage...
This is something I don’t think you can do with competing set top boxes - specifiy a maximum connection speed for streaming video. Could be very useful (and I’ve confirmed it works with a latest-gen Roku stick...) https://www.howtogeek.com/289289/how-to-limit-bandwidth-usage-on-your-roku/
