A MAC address may be the address of your Mac, but they’re not interchangeable. MAC stands for Media (or Medium) Access Control, a geeky term for a part of network communications between the ...

Note, however, that while you can change a MAC address, the process isn’t very intuitive, and normally the only thing that can see your MAC address is your home Wi-Fi router.

Want to change the MAC address on your Windows or Mac PC? Here’s a guide to teach you how in just a few simple steps.