Tripmode for Mac frees you from mobile data nightmares

Mobile hotspots can be a lifesaver when you’re traveling and don’t have access to Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, they’re not always the fastest connections, especially once you have a bunch of apps loaded up. TripMode is a minimalist solution for OS X that limits what apps can actually access the Web to make sure your data is being used for what you need the most. If I’m writing an article on a train, for instance, I don’t need to continue downloading that game from Steam or synching up large Dropbox files. TripMode automatically turns on when it detects you’re connected to a…

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