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How to Check Data Usage on a Windows 10 Computer

Learn how to check internet data usage on Windows PC. This article explains how to check data usage and monitor network speed using Task Manager.

Shou Arisaka
2 min read
Oct 15, 2025

This article explains how to check internet data usage on a Windows PC. By monitoring your daily data usage, you can manage your internet plan to avoid exceeding data limits.

Checking Data Usage

You can easily check data usage using the Windows Settings app.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Select Network & Internet
  3. Click Data usage

Here you can check your monthly data usage. It also displays how much data each application has used.

How to Check Network Speed on Windows PC

You can use Task Manager to check your current network speed in real-time. This is useful for monitoring how much network bandwidth specific processes are using.

Steps to Use Task Manager

  1. Open Task Manager

    • Right-click the taskbar and select “Task Manager”.
    • Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously.
  2. Select the “Performance” Tab

    • Select “Network” from the list on the left to see detailed network usage.
  3. Check in the “Processes” Tab

    • Click the “Network” column to see the network speed of each process.

Reference: WIMAX2+ Network Speed

The theoretical maximum speed of WIMAX2+ is 300Mbps, but in actual usage environments, it typically ranges from 10-30Mbps. Internet speed can vary depending on the environment, time of day, and devices used.

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Shou Arisaka Oct 15, 2025

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