When your computer searches for Wi-Fi networks, it transmits a unique hardware (MAC) address associated with your device. Cybercriminals can exploit this information to monitor your location.

1. Click the Start button and then go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center (Windows 11) or ...

As long as your Windows or Mac computer has connected to that network before, the Wi-Fi password is permanently stored in your settings.

Windows 11 makes it possible for users to connect their computer to Ethernet and Wi-Fi simultaneously, but do not expect the system to use both connections at the same time by default.

Though our testing shows that Wi-Fi 7 is faster, most people are likely to be just as happy with Wi-Fi 6 devices.

An issue in Windows prevented some PCs from connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Microsoft confirmed the problem earlier this week and rolled out a fix within 24 hours. The issue is resolved through ...