How To Change The Name Of Your PC In Windows 10

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Make PC Easier To Find When Connected To A Network!

This Windows 10 tutorial will show you how to change the name of your computer or laptop.

This is a very quick and easy tutorial to follow and it’s great if you’re not happy with the default name of your Windows 10 PC, and want to change it to something different, more descriptive, or simply the name of the room that you keep your PC in.

Changing your PC name in Windows 10 can be a good idea as it can make life a lot easier to identify your computer when connected to a network.

****Top Tip****
Change your computer name to make life easier to find your PC on the network.

To change your computer name:

1. Open File Explorer > Right-click “This PC” > Properties > Under “Computer name, domain and workgroup settings” click “Change settings”

2. Ensure you are on the “Computer Name” tab > Click “Change” and under “Computer Name” you can now input a new name for your PC > Click OK > Press OK > Press Close > Restart you PC for the changes to take effect

Check out the video tutorial here on How To Change The Name Of Your PC In Windows 10 if you are getting stuck.

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