how can change computer name on macos

how can change computer name on macos

Posted on Nov 24, 2021 8:10 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2021 9:44 AM

roguz wrote:

how can change computer name on macos


Simple enough >System Preferences>Sharing


has to be a unique name on your local Network, otherwise the macOS will add a amendment to the name to distinguish between another local computer named "MacBook Pro"


ex: MacBook Pro - 2




You may need to reboot the computer to see the change...(?)

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Nov 24, 2021 9:44 AM in response to roguz

roguz wrote:

how can change computer name on macos


Simple enough >System Preferences>Sharing


has to be a unique name on your local Network, otherwise the macOS will add a amendment to the name to distinguish between another local computer named "MacBook Pro"


ex: MacBook Pro - 2




You may need to reboot the computer to see the change...(?)

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