Summary
This article shows how to find the host name or MAC address of a device on both Windows 10 and Mac OS X.
How-To
Task: To find the host name on Windows 10
Instructions
Step 1 - Click on the Windows icon on the bottom left corner of your screen.
Step 2 - Click on the gear icon on the left hand navigation menu that expands over the Windows icon.
Step 3 - Click on "System" in the Settings options
Step 4 - Click on "About" from the left hand navigation menu
Step 5 - Look for Device Name (see below)
Outcome
You should be able to find the host name of a Windows 10 device.
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Task: To find the host name on Mac OS X
Instructions
Step 1 - Click on the Apple Menu at the top left corner of your screen
Step 2 - Open System Preferences
Step 3 - Open the Sharing applet
Step 4 - Your computer’s local hostname is displayed beneath the computer’s name at the top of Sharing preferences (see below)
Outcome
You should be able to find the host name of a Mac OS X device.
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Task: To find the MAC address on Windows 10
Instructions
Step 1 - Click on the Windows icon on the bottom left corner of your screen.
Step 2 - Click on the gear icon on the left hand navigation menu that expands over the Windows icon.
Step 3 - Click on "Network and Internet" in the Settings options
Step 4 - Click on "View Your Network Properties" on the lower half, middle of the screen
Step 5 - Look for Physical Address (MAC) (see below)
Outcome
You should be able to locate the MAC address of a Windows 10 device,
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Task: To find the MAC address on Mac OS X
Instructions
Step 1 - Click on the Apple Menu at the top left corner of your screen
Step 2 - Open System Preferences
Step 3 - Open the Sharing applet
Step 4 - In the list on the left, select a service that is On
Step 5 - Select Advanced at the bottom of the applet
Step 6 - Select the hardware tab to display the mac address (see below)
Outcome
You should be able to locate the MAC address of a Mac OS X device.
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Further Readings
Finding MAC Address on Apple Mac Computers
Finding MAC Address on Microsoft Windows Computers
Finding MAC Address on your Devices
Finding IP Address on Apple Mac Computers
Finding IP Address on Microsoft Windows Computers
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