You can change your MAC address (Media Access Control) on both Windows and Mac platforms, which temporarily overrides your network card’s physical address to enhance privacy or test configurations. Note that this software change lasts until your next system format or until manually reverted; it does not permanently overwrite the hardware-level address. How to Change Your MAC Address on Windows Method 1: Using Device Manager (Easiest)
Open Device Manager: Right-click the Start menu button and select Device Manager. Locate your adapter: Expand the Network adapters list.
Open Properties: Right-click your active network card (e.g., Intel Wi-Fi or Realtek Ethernet) and select Properties. Modify the Address: Navigate to the Advanced tab.
Scroll the Property list and select Network Address or Locally Administered Address.
Click the Value radio button and enter a 12-digit hexadecimal address (numbers 0–9 and letters A–F) without dashes or colons (e.g., 001122334455).
Apply: Click OK and restart your computer to apply the change. Method 2: Native “Random Hardware Addresses” (Wi-Fi Only)
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