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From PC to TV
I have libraries on my PC. I have been using them for years. The other day I realized I never used the internet but watched movies on my TV that were on The PC.
All of a sudden my daily data was mu...
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I think the best start is to tell us what you've got in your house. I understand you have a PC as an in-house media server. If it's in-house, it wouldn't count against your cap.
I also understand you have an ONT and router, but what are the makes and models of these devices? Do you have a Wireless 4K Contour Stream Player? If so, that'd count against your data cap.
I have gigablast from COX
I semi learned about ONT trying to setup a non verizon router for a Verizon FIOS account (for a friend) so no I do not have FIOS.
I have a CGM4141COX modem/router combo
I really do appreciate the time you guys are taking to help me understand all this. You guys are the best.
I think you're mistaken the technology and it's getting off track. You do not have an ONT. Your friend may have an ONT because Verizon had connected his or her house with fiber optic technology. If you have the Technicolor CGM4141, you have DOCSIS technology (coaxial).
This isn't really important because you're claiming your data usage is increasing. Do you subscribe to cable TV? Is so, what device (make & model) did Cox issue you?
Awesome news I now completely understand (To my extent of undertsanding) It never happened since that one day and now I am 100% sure it's all good... I just started with COX and wanted to know what's going on. And now I do Bruce thanks so much.
It was just one day it was higher than days I did more. It scared me, but hasn't don't it since. All I can think of I hit something on my phone and the wifi ran a while, like youtube. while in the house I use wifi on phone. But Bruce you helped me to relax and undrstand what is going on and for that I thank you.
I'm not buying this. I mean, I'm not insulting your awareness but I think Cox convinced you this spike in data is because you "hit something" on your phone. Wouldn't there be audio coming from your phone while it ran awhile?
Anyway...what's done is done...but I'd configure your YouTube app(s) to avoid spikes in case you nod off again.
Also...I didn't see this option in the article but it's within my Roku...is to configure your app to prompt you if you're still watching. If you haven't interacted with the app for 60 minutes, the steam will stop if you haven't confirmed you're still watching.
