Macbook name

How do I change my MacBook name, so its "name's MacBook Air"?

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Mar 31, 2023 02:11 AM

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Niel

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Posted on Mar 31, 2023 06:44 AM

Change it in the Sharing pane of System Preferences, or System Settings on Ventura.

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Niel

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Mar 31, 2023 06:44 AM in response to kaaj123

Change it in the Sharing pane of System Preferences, or System Settings on Ventura.

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