bazzaw Posted November 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just wondering if anybody here has recently cruised and used a laptop or device with Windows10 when connected to the ship's wifi system?? Ship's wifi systems are usually bad enough as they are (for various reasons) - but the Windows10 propensity to download large updates automatically when connected to wifi is (I believe) going to eventually cause BIG problems for people like World cruisers. :( Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted November 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I cruised on Golden Princess in October 2015. I used a laptop with Windows 10 and connected to the ships Wi-Fi. I updated the system just before the cruise as a way of reducing the need for updates. The speed was a little slower than my current slow speeds in country NSW, but manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just wondering if anybody here has recently cruised and used a laptop or device with Windows10 when connected to the ship's wifi system?? Ship's wifi systems are usually bad enough as they are (for various reasons) - but the Windows10 propensity to download large updates automatically when connected to wifi is (I believe) going to eventually cause BIG problems for people like World cruisers. :( Barry In Windows 10 you can set the WiFi connection to metered. http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/ This should stop automatic updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted November 29, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 29, 2015 In Windows 10 you can set the WiFi connection to metered. http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/ This should stop automatic updates. From SMH Digital: "Users can tweak their Windows 10 system settings by enabling a "metered connection" by searching for "Change Wi-Fi settings" in the start menu, clicking on "Advanced Options" and enabling "Metered connection". This lets Windows 10 know the Wi-Fi connection you're on is capped, so instead of forcing a software update onto your PC or tablet, it will notify you first. You can then choose to delay the upgrade until you are on an uncapped connection." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 1, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 1, 2015 From SMH Digital:"Users can tweak their Windows 10 system settings by enabling a "metered connection" by searching for "Change Wi-Fi settings" in the start menu, clicking on "Advanced Options" and enabling "Metered connection". This lets Windows 10 know the Wi-Fi connection you're on is capped, so instead of forcing a software update onto your PC or tablet, it will notify you first. You can then choose to delay the upgrade until you are on an uncapped connection." Thanks I'll give that one a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted December 1, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks I'll give that one a try. My understanding is that this has to be done - system by system. In other words, you can't set Windows10 globally this way - you have to wait until you are connected to a wifi system and then set it as a metered connection. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 1, 2015 cheers for the advise on the metered connections, may need to do that for the next cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 1, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 1, 2015 My understanding is that this has to be done - system by system. In other words, you can't set Windows10 globally this way - you have to wait until you are connected to a wifi system and then set it as a metered connection. Barry Thanks Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted December 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I find Windows 10 a major hassle. I did the 2 nighter cruise on Golden back in October and it did take a while to figure out how to log into the system. I am pretty up to date with computers but this Microsoft Edge is complete garbage to use the web. I have installed chrome on my computers that I use now. Every time a hotel or ship computer wants a sign in it still opens edge by default though and I sign in, close and open chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted December 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I find Windows 10 a major hassle. I did the 2 nighter cruise on Golden back in October and it did take a while to figure out how to log into the system. I am pretty up to date with computers but this Microsoft Edge is complete garbage to use the web. I have installed chrome on my computers that I use now. Every time a hotel or ship computer wants a sign in it still opens edge by default though and I sign in, close and open chrome. It sounds like you need to set Chrome as your default browser. http://www.omgchrome.com/how-to-set-google-chrome-as-default-browser-in-windows-10/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 1, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2015 It sounds like you need to set Chrome as your default browser. http://www.omgchrome.com/how-to-set-google-chrome-as-default-browser-in-windows-10/ cheers for that advice and the link.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted December 2, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2015 In Windows 10 you can set the WiFi connection to metered. http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/ This should stop automatic updates. Seriously. Best piece of advice I've received in a very long time. Thank you soooo much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise ship fan Posted December 3, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I am currently onboard the Voyager Of The Seas. We have a sea day tomorrow, so I can run some tests on my laptop and let you know how it goes. So far I have just being using my Android phone to use the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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