The Computer name is independent from the administrator User Name. The computer name really only applies to what the machine will be known as on a network. The home folder is usually named by default as the user name (If I'm wrong on this I stand corrected). But yeah the computer name only has to do with networking or sharing.
On Aug 14, 2010, at 12:20 PM, Allison Manzino wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Someone recently posted a question about erasing data on a used macbook. > Even though mine is new I got to thinking. Can I rename my Macbook? I read > lots of forums and know I can easily create a new user account as an > administrator under system prefs under accounts. If I change the name of the > computer under sharing will that affect the home folder? Also if I create a > new admin account, how do I copy all my stuff from my current account over? > Can I use TIme Machine? I think I just need to copy the home user folder > over to the new account. Is what I have stated correct? My Macbook has my > first name, last name dashes and it's just so long. Thank you for any > assistance you can provide. > > Sincerely, > Allison > My birds are winged blessings, they help me soar! > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Pete Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda http://www.facebook.com/lpnalda http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
