Change Your Computer Name in Windows 10

This tutorial will show you how to change the computer name of your Windows 10 PC to any name you like. How to Rename your PC in Windows 10. PCs on a network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. If two PCs have the same name on the same network, it creates a conflict for network communications. Most PCs come with default names, but you can usually change them. It’s best to keep PC names short (fifteen characters or less) and easily recognizable.