Thread: Tethered to 3G? You need to know how to reduce your data use

i'm tethered 4g connection page graphics-light have graphics display disabled in browser iceweasel (like firefox). let moving guide.

first things first. open browser.
in browsers settings, find out disabled automatic loading of images , pictures. in firefox, it's edit/tools > preferences > content > load images automatically. uncheck this, , uncheck "enable java", when enabled hogs bandwidth.
find out plugins section in browser. again, using iceweasel example, it's in
tools > add-ons > plugins. disable every plugin there is, flash , video playback hog bandwidth , data allowance. i've got data cap on dad's rogers (6gb between dad , mum, cap myself @ 0.17gb avoid haemorrhaging bank account ) , not it.

need iptables.

set rule on chain output quota 160 mb , drop rest.

code:

$ sudo iptables -a output -p tcp -m quota --quota 167772160 -j accept ; sudo iptables -a output -p tcp -j drop

check have @ least 200 mb left on cellular phone account though! you'll need 40mb in emergencies. or change 167772160 many bytes can afford.
if child using mum's or papa's internet access on mobile cellular, please seek permission billpayer(s) before using access. i'm allowed 5 mb in 1 fix, lot of websites - not lot of data. 160mb less left, should allowed much. also, in gnome if have it, open system monitor. in debian in start bar/menu > applications > system tools, in ubuntu in start bar/menu > system > administration. i've used 4 mb of 5 mb, bye-a , hope enjoy using guide!

i'm glad don't have cap.

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