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Bluetooth and Network display the name of the prior iMac

My wife's 21 1/2 inch iMac desktop's hard drive crashed so we bought her a 24" M1 Chip iMac. The bluetooth and Network WINS still displays "21-5" mac. How do I update it?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 16, 2022 1:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2022 12:17 PM

Hello Van-D,



We see you have an issue with the iMac's displayed name, and we'd be happy to help.


Have you been able to try adjusting the Mac's name in System Preferences > Sharing?


This page also has steps on how to change the Mac's name, or local hostname:

Change your computer’s name or local hostname on Mac


You may also find some additional settings in System Preferences > Network > Advanced.



Cheers.

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Jan 17, 2022 12:17 PM in response to Van-D

Hello Van-D,



We see you have an issue with the iMac's displayed name, and we'd be happy to help.


Have you been able to try adjusting the Mac's name in System Preferences > Sharing?


This page also has steps on how to change the Mac's name, or local hostname:

Change your computer’s name or local hostname on Mac


You may also find some additional settings in System Preferences > Network > Advanced.



Cheers.

Bluetooth and Network display the name of the prior iMac

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