Rename a Mac usb device

How do you rename a MacBook Pro USB device name. Using OS 10.11.6

MacBook Pro 15", OS X 10.11

Posted on Apr 11, 2020 11:03 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2020 1:12 PM

Allan Jones wrote:
The other option is to right-click the device in the finder, then choose "Rename" from the resulting contextual menu:
Try both and see what fits your needs.

Great tip!


Just adding to the list. Here is another way: Click on the USB icon, and use the keyboard shortcut (command+I). When the "Info" window opens, go to "Name & Extension:"...and type in the desired name.

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Apr 11, 2020 1:12 PM in response to Allan Jones

Allan Jones wrote:
The other option is to right-click the device in the finder, then choose "Rename" from the resulting contextual menu:
Try both and see what fits your needs.

Great tip!


Just adding to the list. Here is another way: Click on the USB icon, and use the keyboard shortcut (command+I). When the "Info" window opens, go to "Name & Extension:"...and type in the desired name.

Apr 11, 2020 11:48 AM in response to IXXIGolfer

The other option is to right-click the device in the finder, then choose "Rename" from the resulting contextual menu:



I always use the method Ferd II presents, but it can be a little confusing to newer users. You have to single-click once to highlight the name:



then wait a second to single-click again to make the name editable:



If the second click is too fast, the USB device will open instead of offering the edit option. I've used Macs since 1989 and still occasionally do the second click too quickly.


Try both and see what fits your needs.

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