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.
Windows
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- Click Open the Settings application - Either by going to the Start Menu menu and type cmd in the Search Programs and Files boxclick the Settings button:
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- In the window that appears type hostname and press Enter:
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- This will provide the name of the computer on the next line.
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Or by typing "Settings" into the search and open the Settings application:
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- Click on System which is usually the first item on the left side of the window
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- Look in the Device Specifications section for the Device name line.
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- Click the Apple Logo
 in the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences:
- In the window that appears select Sharing:
- This will move to a new page, showing the name of your computer.
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