The Random Hardware Addresses feature is a great way to make sure your computer is secure and that no one can track your movements. In this tutorial, we will see how to enable random hardware addresses in Windows 11/10 and more details about this feature.
When you're not connected to Wi-Fi but Wi-Fi is enabled on your Windows 11 or 10 computer, your PC periodically sends signals to Wi-Fi networks in the area to help you connect. This signal contains the unique physical hardware address (also called MAC address) of your device. In some places where Wi-Fi is free, for example shopping malls, supermarkets, airports or other public places, they may use this unique address to track your movements. Therefore, if you are using free Wi-Fi, we recommend enabling random hardware address to make it more difficult for others to track your activity.
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how to use random hardware addresses in windows
Wondering how to enable or disable random hardware addresses on your Windows 11 PC and prevent your device from being tracked? Before explaining the process, let's understand what is a random hardware address?
In situations like when the WiFi on your PC is turned on but not connected, your PC keeps sending signals to connect to a nearby WiFi network. This signal carries a physical hardware address specific to your device, called a MAC address. Now when you go to a place like a supermarket, airport or hotel where there is free Wi-Fi, your device can be tracked via MAC address.
Each network card on your computer has a unique physical hardware address called a MAC address. Every time you connect to a network, the operating system sends a lot of information regarding the connection request, hardware, and operating system. One of these crucial data is the MAC address. The network device then uses the MAC address to recognize and differentiate your computer from others on the network and provide the necessary network connection. If you don't know, most of your router's device-specific settings depend on the MAC address. For example, your router needs the unique MAC address of the computer or network card to assign a static IP address.
This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) operating systems from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei, Microsoft Surface and Samsung.
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