Content Comparison

CSCS uses the computer name to connect to it remotely, and to track information about it in our systems.  This article describes how to quickly find the computer name.

How to find a serial number / service tag:

For a Dell computer, there is usually a sticker on the case which shows the Service Tag, similar to the below pictures.

Desktop:                                       Laptop:
Image Removed                Image Removed

Or for more recent machines it may look like:

Desktop:                                                                     Laptop:

     Image Modified              

How to find a computer name (Hostname or UMD number)

Windows

Expand
title Instructions for Windows
Open the Settings application - Either by going to the Start menu and click the Settings button: Image Modified Or by typing "Settings" into the search and open the Settings application:  Image Modified Click on System which is usually the first item on the left side of the window Image RemovedImage Added Click About Image RemovedImage Added Look in the Device Specifications section for the Device name line. Image RemovedImage Added

macOS

Expand
title Instructions for Mac
Click the Apple Logo Image Modified in the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences: Image RemovedImage Added In the window that appears select Sharing: Image RemovedImage Added This will move to a new page, showing the name of your computer. Image RemovedImage Added Info title NB: macoS Ventura Differences On macOS 13 (aka "Ventura"), the settings are organised slightly differently. Go to Apple logo > System Settings > General > Sharing and scroll until you see your computer name listed under Hostname at the bottom of the settings pane: Image Removed Image Added