diff --git a/client/src/views/UuidSelector.vue b/client/src/views/UuidSelector.vue
index cf4d3b6..204fdea 100644
--- a/client/src/views/UuidSelector.vue
+++ b/client/src/views/UuidSelector.vue
@@ -206,15 +206,23 @@ function selectUuid(uuid: string) {
       printQR(uuidInfo);
     }
   } else {
-    // Normal behavior: navigate to the UUID
-    router.push(`/${uuid}`);
+    // Open in new tab instead of redirecting
+    const url = `${window.location.origin}/${uuid}`;
+    window.open(url, '_blank');
   }
 }
 
 function selectRandom() {
   if (allUuids.value.length > 0) {
     const randomUuidInfo = allUuids.value[Math.floor(Math.random() * allUuids.value.length)];
-    selectUuid(randomUuidInfo.uuid);
+    if (qrMode.value) {
+      // Show QR modal if in QR mode
+      printQR(randomUuidInfo);
+    } else {
+      // Open in new tab
+      const url = `${window.location.origin}/${randomUuidInfo.uuid}`;
+      window.open(url, '_blank');
+    }
   }
 }