How To Change Name of My Computer or Laptop Mac OS X MacBook

MacBook comes with pre saved by default name of “MacBook Air or Pro” as per the series. Naming of MacBook also becomes necessary when there is risk of mixing of device with others. You can change the name as per your choice and personalize your device from others.

Changing the name of MacBook is quite easy you need to follow few steps discussed below and you will get new device changed with new name. Though, changing of name not means your MacBook settings will also get changed, it will remain same.

Enter System Preferences

To initiate the process go to the system preferences under the Apple menu where you will find this option. Scroll down under apple icon and click on system preferences to enter the setting page. You can take help of MacBook technical support to change the name of your device.

Open Sharing Folder

Now you have to open sharing folder which is located under the third row under the head of “Internet & Wireless”, next to Bluetooth icon. Opening this folder will take you a section where you can change name of your computer.  

Find and Change Computer Name

When you will enter into sharing folder, you have to find current name of that would be displayed next to Computer name. It is usually located at top of the window where the name of MacBook device would be clearly described. If you face problem while searching the name of your computer, you can take MacBook tech support help for quick results.     

Change Name of Your MacBook

Now you get the change to change the name of your MacBook. You can write anything you want, you just need to type the name you are looking keep for your system. And if you not able to change the name, get apple helpline number 18779104205 for online assistance.

To Check the Name Open Finder Preferences

After changing the name you can check the name through finder preferences which is located under Finder menu. And when you open this preference, you will see that your renamed MacBook is visible over with the option to enable this system.        

Enable Your MacBook for Use

After checking the name of you MacBook you have to enable your MacBook. And to do that, open finder preferences window where you will find name of your computer. To enable your MacBook checkbox next to it, and you can also check any other devices or services appearing on the side bar. After renaming, your MacBook should appear in the side bar, and if it is not appearing, then call to apple MacBook Helpline Number- 18779104205 for quick results.