How to change my computers name? Still says "Owners MacBook"

Hi


Bought a second hand Mac, and want to change the computer ID or name to my name. How do I do this on Catalina?


Thanks

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 5:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2020 5:56 AM

System Preferences > Sharing and type a new name in the Name field.

(You may need to click on the lock and unlock and enter password)

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