How to Change Your Computer Name and Domain in Windows and macOS

Learn how to easily change your computer name and domain settings on both Windows and macOS with this step-by-step guide.

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To change your computer's name and domain on Windows, go to Settings > System > About, then click Rename this PC to change the name. For domain changes, navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > System, click Change settings under the computer name section, and follow the prompts. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Sharing to change the name.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I change my computer name in Windows 10? Go to Settings > System > About, then click on 'Rename this PC' to change your computer name.
  2. What steps do I need to follow to change my domain in Windows? Navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > System, click 'Change settings' under the computer name section, and follow the prompts.
  3. How do I change my computer name on a Mac? Open System Preferences, click on 'Sharing', and then edit the 'Computer Name' field to change it.
  4. Why should I change my computer name? Changing your computer name can help with network identification, file sharing, and making your device easier to recognize.

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