It can be hurtful to see how fast your data gets finished when you tether your phone’s/router’s internet to your PC. I don’t know why it happens like that, but I’ll tell you that there’s a way to reduce the data usage on PC, and after implementing the steps going to be listed in this article to your PC, you will gladly tether your phone’s/router’s internet to PC.

How to reduce PC’s data usage while tethering

Connect your PC to your hotspot. Ensure that there’s no working internet connection for the main time, so it is advisable to turn off your data connection (mobile phone users).

• Go to your PC settings and tap Network & Internet.
• Open the WiFi tab and tap Advanced options (Remember to stay connected to the hotspot).
• Toggle on the switch under Set as metered connection.

Now, you can go ahead to use tether the internet from your phone to your PC. You will notice that your PC won’t consume that much data except you use it to download files from the internet.

I hope this little tutorial has helped. Feel free to leave a question in the comment box below, i.e., if you have any, and don’t forget to share this with friends and family members who need it.