Why are downloading MP3s or other music files, movies, streaming video files bandwidth-intensive?
• MP3s can range widely in size from a few hundred Kb to several MBs. • A single movie can be 3+ Gigs in size. • Graphics and pictures can also be very large, so be sure to check the size of the files you are transferring. What are my options? • First and foremost, determine what programs you are running and how much data they are using, then check that the programs are configured the way you want them be. • Second, monitor your cable modem usage regularly. Click here to view the steps on how to check your cable modem usage. • Third, ensure that any file sharing Programs, such as Kazaa, WinMX and Morpheus, have peer-to-peer file sharing disabled. Many of the file sharing programs are configured by default to run continuously in the background. The normal process of closing the active window does not guarantee that the program has actually closed. An application running in the background may allow individuals access to your files or to download data using these programs. This configurat
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