There are a few easy ways in which you can find your computer's name:
By Tags on the Computer
Apple Mac:
UNT labels each computer with a physical Asset Tag sticker, located usually on the backside of the computer, either on the top or bottom.
Use the UNT Asset Tag. The computer name should be "CAS-" appended with the UNT asset number, as such: CAS-12345.
Dell Laptops and Desktops:
Dell labels each system with a unique physical Service Tag (ST) sticker, located usually on the top of desktops and the bottom of laptops. It is a combination of letters and numbers.
Use the Service Tag. The computer name should be "CAS-" appended with the Dell Service Tag, as such: CAS-12ABC34
From the Login Screen
- At the login screen, press Ctrl-Alt-Del.
- Click OK, if you understand to the warning.
- Type
.\
in the username field. - you will see your computers name show up under the password field;
CAS-WKTST-7X64
in this image:
System Properties
- If you have Windows 7, right-click Computer and select Properties.
- Your computer name is listed as: Computer name
- Your full computer name is listed as: Full computer name
Run a quick command
1. Press: Windows + R to open the Run Window
Alternatively, Click: Start Menu then Click: Run
2. Paste the following in the text field:
cmd /k hostname
?
3. Press Enter or click OK
4. A Command Prompt window will open and your computers name is on the first line of the black background.
Hostname on macOS
1. Open a Terminal window. You can find it using Spotlight Search.
2. Type in hostname and hit the Return key.
In this example, the name of the computer is CAS-14175.