How to Change Computer Name?
As in today’s market there are computers with variety of Operating System and each one of them have its own process to follow for operating themselves like changing computer name. So we will be discussing about the steps to follow in 3 major operating system : Windows, macOS and Linux.
Through Settings In Window
Step 1: Search “Settings” in search tab bar, present in taskbar as shown in screenshot. You can see in screen shot as we are searching settings application.
Step 2: Open “Settings” by right click on it or you can directly open settings by using keyboard shortcut : ” Windows key + I ” . It will open and show a display like the below screen shot.
Step 3: Then go to System option that is shown in left column, as you can see it in shown screenshot. It is present below home option. This will display a number of options. Search for “About” in the given list and you will mostly find it in last. Open About by right clicking on it.
Step 4: In About you will be able to see name of device and device specification and other details. At top of the list name of computer will be shown with option to rename computer. Open “Rename this PC options” by right clicking on it.
Step 5: This will open a box which will be like below shown screenshot. You can type the new name which you want your computer to be named in the space provided. Then select “Next” option.
Step 6: The new pop up will be shown which will be asking to Restart now or Restart later. Select Restart now or later according to your choice. After restarting your computer will be renamed.
Your computer has been renamed. Now you can check the the PC name it will show the updated name.
Through System Properties in Window
Step 1: Press Windows key + R, on keyboard. It will open a Run dialog box. The dialog box will be like shown in screenshot after step 2.
Step 2: Type “sysdm.cpl” in the Run dialog box and press Enter or select OK. It will open system properties.
There is also alternate method to open System properties by searching “View Advanced System Settings” in search bar in taskbar. Then go to “computer name” option on top.
Step 3: It will open box of system properties which will be visible like below shown pic. Select “Computer Name” option on top. Then select Change option to rename the computer.
Step 4: Rename your PC according to your choice in computer name section. You can just type the new name you want in the provided space as here Dusk is typed to be newname of the computer as an example.
Step 5: Select OK then pop up will show up like screenshot provided ,it is informing us that to rename the device successfully we must restart it, so click ok.
Step 6: Restart the computer now or restart later for it to be affective to whole system.
Now after restarting your computer name have been updated.
In macOS
For this , you can follow the given steps to change your computer name.
Step 1: Open System Preference: System Preference is considered to be in heart of mac settings. Click the iconic Apple logo present in the top left corner of screen. Then select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: There will be many options appearing, search and select “Sharing” icon among them.
Step 3: Click on the computer name which is present at the top after opening Sharing. Now you can edit the name of your computer.
Step 4: Name it : Choose a name for your computer according to your choice. Then to update the name that we decided :Enter your new name. Remember, keep it concise and clear to avoid network hiccups.
Step 5: Once you’ve chosen and entered a perfect name for your computer, simply click outside the edit field or hit Enter.
By using hostnamectl In Linux
Step 1: Open terminal window. To open Linux terminal window we can directly open it by keyboard shortcut: “Ctrl + Alt + T” . It will open the terminal window.
Step 2: Type the given command:
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_NAME
Here Replace NEW_NAME with the desired name according to your choice as it will be your computer’s new name.
Step 3: Enter your password when prompted.
Step 4: Your computer name has been updated but it is suggested to restart the device for it to be fully be affected across whole system.
How to Change Computer Name?
As we humans our pets need to be named so that we can contact the person by their name. Our device also needs a unique name for it to be identified in this world of networks, where it might be confusing in the presence of many devices. This identifier, known as the computer name, is more than just a label it’s a digital fingerprint in a networked world.
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