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TripMode 3 review: Modern tool for watching and limiting Mac internet bandwidth use
Simple utility tries to prevent bandwidth hogging apps from overrunning your network limits.
Automatic and manual profile creation of bandwidth limits and permitted apps
Network-based automated profile switching
Cons
Doesn't throttle or cap individual apps
Lacks breakdown reporting of usage by profiles
Our Verdict
This well-made bandwidth-usage management tool provides easy monitoring and control of data consumption well worth the price.
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It's easy for a Mac to swallow oceans of data given the speed and ubiquity of internet connections. That's a problem when you have an internet connection plan with monthly limits, overage fees, or simple capacity issues. To monitor your usage, TripMode 3 provides a simple tool that tames your Mac's galloping consumption. TripMode isn't about security, but it can be used in addition to bandwidth control as an effective way to cut off apps from communicating over the internet on specific networks or at certain times.