Faculty, students, and staff should provide the technician assisting them with the computer name.
When users submit a request for desktop support, the technician typically asks for the computer name. Our directory uses this information to index machines, remote into machines, and keep track of inventory. It also enables us to better help users.
Finding the Computer Name for a Mac
You can find the name or serial number of your Mac on the informational page for your computer or by looking at the back of the device.
Serial Numbers are 11-13 characters.
From Within the Operating System
- Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner.
- Select About This Mac. The serial number is the last field.
From the Outside of the Device
On the back of the machine, locate the label containing the serial tag. For iMac all-in-one desktops, you can find this underneath the stand.
Finding the Computer Name for a PC
You can find the computer name in the information about the operating system or by looking on the computer.
Format
Serial Numbers consist of 7 characters and end with a 1 or 2.
From Within the Operating System
- Open the Start menu.
- Right-click on This PC.
- Navigate to properties.
If there is no option for This PC, search for it in the Windows 10 search bar.
Shortcut
Press the Ctrl + Win + Pause keys to quickly open system information.
- The computer name is in the last section.
Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. If you are running Windows 7 on your workstation, contact the ITS Technology Support Center for assistance.
From the Outside of the Device
On desktops, the black tag is on top of the machine. On small, form-factor machines and laptops, it is located on the back of the device.
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