Computerish question

[kinboshi]

Did you download any video during that time?

[RED-DOG]

Did you download any video during that time?

No, not that I can recall. I may have opened a youtube thread though, I will be more vigilant today and report back.

[kinboshi]

Shouldn't affect the amount you download unless you're downloading or streaming video or music.  I suppose you could also be downloading lots of large images as well - but that's some going still.  Did you download any software updates? 

Oh - of course sending and receiving large files via email also quickly adds up.

[RED-DOG]

Shouldn't affect the amount you download unless you're downloading or streaming video or music.  I suppose you could also be downloading lots of large images as well - but that's some going still.  Did you download any software updates? 

Not intentionally. although it might have done it automatically.

[RichEO]

I think that usage is accurate because when I stop playing and browsing it drops to almost nothing.

I used over 100MB in the first 2 hours but have only used about 8MB per hour since.

Yes, probably accurate. As I said before, probably some programs updating. They will all try and do this when they see an internet connection for the 1st time in a while, was this the case? Windows update can easily use 50MB+ in a minute or 2 if there happens to be an update available right when you connect.

If you just connected (say via a usb speedtouch modem) and started to log your data usage, rather than you were connected for a little while already then started to log it, I think you would get a higher 1st hour (or half hour) reading.

Did any of your poker softwares update? Could have used an extra 10+ MB.

[RED-DOG]

I think that usage is accurate because when I stop playing and browsing it drops to almost nothing.

I used over 100MB in the first 2 hours but have only used about 8MB per hour since.

Yes, probably accurate. As I said before, probably some programs updating. They will all try and do this when they see an internet connection for the 1st time in a while, was this the case? Windows update can easily use 50MB+ in a minute or 2 if there happens to be an update available right when you connect.

If you just connected (say via a usb speedtouch modem) and started to log your data usage, rather than you were connected for a little while already then started to log it, I think you would get a higher 1st hour (or half hour) reading.

Did any of your poker softwares update? Could have used an extra 10+ MB.

There were no updates that I know of, but I wasn't watching out for that. I will be more vigilant now.

At £30pm it looks like it will be a viable option.

[kinboshi]

Monitor it for a week - and you'll have a better idea of the average usage.

[RED-DOG]

Monitor it for a week - and you'll have a better idea of the average usage.

Will do.

Just a thought, could it count stuff downloaded to oher computers via my router?

[kinboshi]

Monitor it for a week - and you'll have a better idea of the average usage.

Will do.

Just a thought, could it count stuff downloaded to oher computers via my router?

No, I'm 99.9% sure that it only monitors what comes in to (and goes out of) the actual PC you're using.

[WackyDUK]

Yesterday was Microsoft patch Tuesday, their once a month patch delivery.
So if you are running Windows Update it will have downloaded that in the background Red.

[tikay]

Yesterday was Microsoft patch Tuesday, their once a month patch delivery.
So if you are running Windows Update it will have downloaded that in the background Red.

There is a "Microsoft Patch Tuesday"? Good grief!

So.....

 Monday - Washing day.

Tuesday - Patch Day.

Wednesday - Early closing day in the shops.

Friday - Fish for dinner.

[RED-DOG]

Yesterday was Microsoft patch Tuesday, their once a month patch delivery.
So if you are running Windows Update it will have downloaded that in the background Red.

Thanks Duk. (Makes a change from pancakes)

[WackyDUK]

Yesterday was Microsoft patch Tuesday, their once a month patch delivery.
So if you are running Windows Update it will have downloaded that in the background Red.

Thanks Duk. (Makes a change from pancakes)

Your welcome Tom, all this discussion about the bandwidth it consumes is consuming extra bandwidth tho
If you find 3Gb a month isnt enough T-Mobile offer the same with an option of 10Gb for £44 a month.

And yes Microsoft have regular monthly update to fix all the issues identified and fixed.
If you cant sleep and have exhausted all other forms of passing the time..
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-aug.mspx

[ericstoner]

Rich, i've noticed that 3 are offering one of these USM jobbies for £25 per mth for 7 GBS.

Is that good to get?

[RichEO]

Rich, i've noticed that 3 are offering one of these USB jobbies for £25 per mth for 7 GBS.

Is that good to get?

The USB modem is a nice little device, easy to set up and fast download speeds. That contract is OK, but you might be able to get better. Do you know if it's a 12 month or 18 month contract you would be stuck with too?

I have just had a look on ebay and the USB modem can be had from one sellet for £91 (he has 4 available) from other sellers it is going at £150+! So if it's just for occaisional use I'd buy one of those and use it pay as you go (it will be locked to vodafone). And if there was a month where you are going to use it a lot, you can set up a contract with them, then cancel for next month as you didn't take a handset (in this case modem) from them.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-Vodafone-3g-Broadband-Mobile-Connect-USB-Modem_W0QQitemZ170145099316QQihZ007QQcategoryZ96912QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Depends on how much you are going to use it. And I'll take a look at the contacts on offer, just I expect these modems to sell fast, they are underpriced IMO. But also, you can get 3G cards for £20ish that work nicely too.