A computer name is required for most desktop support at UConn. It is used by our directory to index machines, remote into machines, and to keep track of inventory.
Mac:
Format
Serial Numbers are 11-13 characters.
From the operating system:
Click on the apple logo on the top left, and select "About This Mac". The serial number is the last field.
Physically:
On the back of the machine, locate the label containing the serial tag. For iMac all-in-one desktops, this is underneath the stand.
PC:
Format
Serial Numbers are 7 characters, ending with a 1 or 2.
From the operating system:
Open the start menu, and right click on "This PC" and go to properties. If there is no option for "This PC", search for it with the Windows 10 searchbar.
Shortcut
Press the Ctrl+Win+Pause keys to quickly open system information.
The computer name is towards the bottom.
Windows 10
Windows 7:
Open Start Menu, find computer
Right click, go to properties
The machine name is listed here.
Physically:
On Desktops, the black tag can be found on top of the machine. On small formfactor machines and laptops, it is found on the back.
