Thanks, I've added that link to the toptext above. Edit: actually there have been a few threads about this - the link you mentioned was submitted in the second

Thanks, I've added that link to the toptext above. Edit: actually there have been a few threads about this - the link you mentioned was submitted in the second of these: Microsoft confirms Windows GDID device identifier that cannot be disabled - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48920338 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48920338 - July 2026 (60 comments) Microsoft admits Windows 11 has a GDID tracker with no off switch - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48872561 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48872561 - July 2026 (15 comments) Windows GDID Changer - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48818707 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48818707 - July 2026 (4 comments) Full Writeup of the Windows GDID - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48811081 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48811081 - July 2026 (49 comments) Microsoft GDID telemetry includes full browsing and gaming history - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48787239 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48787239 - July 2026 (6 comments)