How do I find my computer's name?

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Mac OS X 10.4 and later

Click the Apple icon in the corner of your screen.

Click "About This Mac."

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Click "More Info..."

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Your Computer Name is listed at the top of the pane.

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Windows 11

Search for "Settings" in the search bar at the bottom of your screen and click "open."

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You will be taken to the "System" section of your settings. Scroll all the way to the bottom and click on the "About" section.

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The device name will be under "Device specifications."

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Windows 10

Rick Click the Windows Start Button

Click System

On the View basic information about your computer page, see the Full computer name under the section Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.

 

Windows 8.1

Right click on the Start button
Click System
Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name, and its full computer name if your computer is on a domain.

Windows 8

Hover the mouse at the top right
Click the settings cog > PC info.
Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name, and its full computer name if your computer is on a domain.

Windows 7

Open System by clicking the Start button.
Right-click on Computer, and then click Properties


Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name, and its full computer name if your computer is on a domain.

Windows Vista

Open System by clicking the Start button.
Click on Control Panel > System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.

Windows XP

Right-Click My Computer and Select Properties
Click the Computer Name tab.
Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.

 

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