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How Do I Change My Laptop Name on My Laptop?

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Changing your laptop's name is a simple process that can be done through your operating system's settings. Here's how you can do it on Windows and macOS:

Changing Your Laptop Name on Windows

  1. Open Settings: Click the Start button and select "Settings".
  2. Go to System: Click on "System" in the left-hand menu.
  3. Select About: Click on "About" in the right-hand pane.
  4. Find "Device name": Look for the "Device name" field.
  5. Click "Rename this PC": Click on the "Rename this PC" button.
  6. Enter new name: Type in your desired name for your laptop.
  7. Click "Next": Click "Next" to proceed.
  8. Restart your computer: Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Changing Your Laptop Name on macOS

  1. Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select "System Preferences".
  2. Go to Sharing: Click on "Sharing" in the System Preferences window.
  3. Find "Computer Name": Look for the "Computer Name" field under the "Sharing" tab.
  4. Enter new name: Type in your desired name for your laptop.
  5. Click "OK": Click "OK" to save the changes.

Note: You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect on macOS.

These instructions are for the most recent versions of Windows and macOS. If you are using an older version, the steps might slightly differ.

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