To rename a Windows 10-based device, perform the following steps:
- Press the Start flag and either click the cog in the left-side of the Start Menu to access Settings, or type Settings and click the Settings trusted Microsoft Store app from the results. Alternatively, press Start + X on your keyboard and select Settings from the context menu.
- In the Settings window, click System.
- In the left navigation pane, click About.
- In the main menu pane, click the Rename this PC button under Device Specifications.The Rename your PC window appears:
- In the Rename your PC window, type the new hostname for the device. Then, click ...