You just bought a new MacBook and want to give it a name-but don't know how! Or maybe, your new MacBook is a used MacBook that was passed down from your older sister, or bought from a friend, or from the internet. Whichever way you get it, the name doesn't represent you. It's time to name your Mac whatever you want, and we'll show you how!
Step
Method 1 of 2: Changing Mac Name
Step 1. Open System Preferences
From the menu Apple, scroll to System Preferences and click it.
Step 2. Click the Sharing folder
Select the third line option from the top, which is titled "Internet & Wireless". To the right of the Bluetooth icon you will see a small blue folder with a yellow sign that says the word "Sharing" below it. Click the folder.
Step 3. Find its current name
At the top of the window that appears, you will see Computer Name: followed by a body field that reads the name of the current computer.
Step 4. Rename it
You can change it by deleting the name and renaming it whatever you want.
Method 2 of 2: Showing MacBook in Finder Sidebar
Step 1. Open Finder Preferences
From the menu Finder, choose Finder Preferences…
Step 2. Turn on the MacBook
In the Finder Preferences window, tap Sidebar at the top. In menu Devices, look for the MacBook icon (this icon is the one you just renamed). Click the checkbox next to it, and check all the devices or servers you want to show in the sidebar, then close the window. Your MacBook should now appear in the Finder sidebar.
Tips
- This method works for all Macintosh products.
- A standard name might look something like this: "Steve Jobs' MacBook." You just replace it with your own name.
Warning
- Don't use an apostrophe (') because often a question mark (?) will be displayed.
- Don't name your computer with a name you'll regret later, or if you accidentally forget the process of changing this name.
