How to Change Your Name on Windows and Mac Computers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to quickly change your name on Windows and Mac computers with this easy-to-follow guide.

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To change your name on your computer, go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info on Windows, or go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Click the lock icon and authenticate on macOS. Then, select your user account and update the name as desired.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the steps to change my user name on Windows? Go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info, then select your user account and change your name.
  2. Can I change my Mac user name easily? Yes, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, click the lock icon, and authenticate to rename your account.
  3. Will changing my name affect my files? No, changing your user name does not affect your existing files or settings.
  4. Do I need administrator access to change my name? Yes, you’ll need administrator privileges to make changes to user accounts on both Windows and macOS.

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