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This How.com.vn teaches you how to change the name of your computer (also called the “host name”) in macOS.
Steps
Click themenu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
Click System Preferences…. It’s near the top of the menu.Advertisement
Click Sharing. It’s the blue folder icon with a diamond-shaped street sign inside.
Type a new computer name into the blank.
Press ⏎ Return. The name of the computer is now updated.
Open up the Finder Preferences. From the Finder menu, select Finder Preferences...
Enable your device. In the Finder Preferences window, press Sidebar at the top. Under Devices, locate your Mac icon (it's the one with the name you just set).
Click the checkbox next to it. Check any other devices or servers you want to appear in the sidebar, and then close the window. Your Mac should now appear in the Finder's sidebar.
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do you create a password for a Macbook?
Community AnswerGo to System Preferences.Go to Security & Privacy (gray house icon).Click on "Change Password..."Don't type anything in the "Old Password".Enter your new password in "New Password".Verify it by re-entering it.A password hint will show up. Choose your hint. Then click "Change Password". - QuestionHow do I change the name of my home folder in the finder?
Community AnswerYou can't do that because it would involve all the directories of every file being changed to the new home folder. Your best bet would be to back-up your data, create another account, and then install all the backed up files on the new account. - QuestionHow can I remove an old Apple ID from a Macbook?Community AnswerYou would have to go into the Settings and log out of that user's account. Afterward, you would need to remove the account and then log into your new account.
Tips
- A standard name may look like "Steve Jobs' MacBook." Just personalize this with your own name.Thanks
Warnings
- Don't use apostrophe (') as in many cases question mark (?) is displayed.Thanks
- Don't set a name you'll regret later on, just in case you forget this process.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- A Mac
About This Article
1.Click the Apple menu.
2.Click System Preferences.
3.Click Sharing.
4.Type a new computer name.
5.Press Return.
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