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Finding computer name

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Article State

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Issue

I need to find my computer name, how do I do that?

Environment

  • Mac

  • Windows

Resolution

Finding computer Name:

  • Windows

    1. Click on the Windows button in the bottom left
    2. Type "Computer"
    3. Right click "This PC"

      select "this pc"

    4. Click "Properties"
    5. Computer name is listed here

      computer name

  • MAC

    1. Click the Apple Icon in the upper left
    2. Click "System Preferences"

      system preferences

    3. Click "Sharing"

      sharing

    4. Computer name is listed here

      computer name listed here