Microsoft collects your usage data in Windows 11 for their Telemetry System. With some knowledge, you can stop the data collection process.

You can stop apps from running in the background to save battery, data usage, and (some) system resources, and in this guide, we'll show you how on Windows 10.

Windows has tons of settings buried between layers of menus that you ever touch. However, Windows isn't set up for security by default, meaning there are several default settings you need to change.

What is CompatTelRunner.exe? If Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry shows high CPU or Disk usage, you can disable it by following these instructions.

You can use the Data Usage settings on the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) to monitor network usage and prevent going over your data plan.

Because Windows 10 is a universal operating system, Microsoft has built in some data-monitoring tools for users with a limited data connection.