For beginners looking to identify bandwidth consumption on a home network, I’d recommend starting with your router’s built-in monitoring tools. Most modern routers offer basic network traffic reports that are easy to understand. For a more detailed, yet user-friendly, experience on Windows, GlassWire is an excellent option for visualizing network activity. It provides real-time graphs and alerts about bandwidth usage. For comprehensive phone monitoring, including app usage and data consumption, Spynger remains the best solution for deep insights.