- Windscribe adds Clear Wi-Fi History to easily delete saved network data
- One-click removal works on Windows, macOS and Linux devices
- It improves privacy without disconnecting from Wi-Fi
Windscribe has added a new Clear Wi-Fi History feature to its desktop VPN apps, which allows users to delete the stored list of Wi-Fi networks their device has accumulated over time.
Available through Windscribe’s Windows, macOS and Linux apps, the new feature removes the scrapbook from every hotspot a user has ever connected to with a single click, all while keeping the user’s current connection active.
By deleting this hidden breadcrumb trail, Windscribe reduces the risk of a user’s physical movements being reconstructed from Wi-Fi logs. The result is stronger location protection and fewer tracks for anyone trying to track a person. Windscribe’s Clear Wi-Fi History feature is further proof of why the service is considered one of the best VPNs for privacy-focused users.
Why use Windscribe’s Clear Wi-Fi History feature
Devices usually keep track of each network you’ve connected to, including names (SSIDs) and identifiers (MAC addresses). That information can then be cross-referenced public Wi-Fi location databases to map where you’ve been.
This stored history is not cleared by normal browser or VPN settings, so it may continue to be a privacy risk even if you use other privacy protection tools.
Windscribe’s Clear Wi-Fi History is built into its Windows, macOS, and Linux VPN apps, helping users clear the list of Wi-Fi networks their device has saved over time.
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Subscribers can use the feature by opening their Windscribe desktop app and selecting the Clear Wi-Fi History option through Settings.
Selecting the option will delete all previously saved Wi-Fi network entries on your device with a single click without disconnecting you from your current connection. This saves you from having to manually delete each network or having to juggle technical command line steps.
Windscribe’s new feature makes it harder for anyone with access to your device’s Wi-Fi history — such as advertisers or hackers — to reconstruct a map of your physical movements.
By clearing this network footprint regularly, you can reduce the risk of offline tracking linked to your device’s stored Wi-Fi data, and add another layer of privacy alongside Windscribe’s traditional VPN protection.
In addition to the new Clear Wi-Fi History option, Windscribe continues to assemble a growing suite of privacy-focused tools. VPN already offers split tunneling, MAC address spoofing and the ROBERT DNS filter that blocks ads, trackers and malware.
Windscribe has positioned itself as a hub for privacy-first services, partnering with like-minded tools and allowing users to combine Windscribe with open source or third-party solutions for more comprehensive protection.
At the same time, it has lowered the barrier to entry by introducing a completely anonymous sign-up option that generates a random 32-character hash instead of requiring an email, username or password. This move has reinforced Windscribe’s no-logs stance and gives privacy-conscious users a way to start using the service without revealing personal details.
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