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Rename Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Windows 10

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As many of you should know, Apple has recently launched a new, Multi-Touch capable mouse - the Magic Mouse. The older mouse didn't leave the scene as the new one arrived, although Apple is heavily promoting the new peripheral. The two mice have something in common - they're Bluetooth-capable and work with Mac OS X wirelessly.

Wireless mice are great to use. You feel completely free to handle them any way you want. With Apple mice, the functionality goes above that of traditional mice. They're even allowed to have their own name, like 'John's Mouse,' or 'My Super-Cool Mouse.' But how do you give your mouse a name, or how do you change the name of an Apple wireless mouse, in case you're the not the first person to use it? This short tutorial will let you in on that secret.

Rename Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Windows 10

To rename the magic keyboard you can do the following in macOS Mojave: Go to System Preferences - Bluetooth - locate the device in question, right click, and click. Windows 10 will generate a unique name for your computer when you first set up your PC or perform a clean install of Windows. Here's how to rename your PC. Rename Any Wireless/Bluetooth Device: Keyboard, Mouse, or TrackPad Connected To Your Mac There a several instances that may arise where you might want to rename your Apple Wireless Keyboard. Johnny weissmuller pools dealers.

Upon setting up your wireless Apple mouse (whether it's the former Mighty Mouse, or the new, exquisite Magic Mouse), Mac OS X pairs the device to the computer you're going to use it with, and automatically assigns it a name. The name is assigned based on your computer's name (root directory). However, if you want to change it, you can. Here's how.

(don't forget to click on the images for a larger view)

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1. With your wireless mouse connected and working, launch System Preferences.

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How do we change the name of a Bluetooth device (Apple Magic Mouse) in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or Windows 10 Rename Bluetooth Device Most users use it external bluetooth devices. Mouse, keyboard, the external speaker, Webcam, soundbar, selfie stick, etc, connected to your smartphone, iPhone, Mac or Windows 10. If you use a Apple TrackPad or Keyboard, you might experience that you are not able to rename the devices. One way is to do it from the original computer pairing the devices, but you might not have that on hand. Another way of fixing this is to make a Factory Reset of the devices, which you can access as a 'hidden' feature. Going through the 'Control Panel' 'Devices and Printers' then 'Right Click' on the device you wish to change name a 'Context Menu' will open and select 'Bluetooth' Tab and enter the name you desire in the text field click 'Apply' and/or 'Ok', DOES NOT WORK. After reboot all changes made revert back to the original names.

2. For one reason or another, Apple decided not to include the option to rename your paired devices at first glance. So, instead of choosing 'Mouse,' choose 'Bluetooth.' It should be on the third row down, between 'Network and 'Sharing.'

Rename Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Windows 10

To rename the magic keyboard you can do the following in macOS Mojave: Go to System Preferences - Bluetooth - locate the device in question, right click, and click. Windows 10 will generate a unique name for your computer when you first set up your PC or perform a clean install of Windows. Here's how to rename your PC. Rename Any Wireless/Bluetooth Device: Keyboard, Mouse, or TrackPad Connected To Your Mac There a several instances that may arise where you might want to rename your Apple Wireless Keyboard. Johnny weissmuller pools dealers.

Upon setting up your wireless Apple mouse (whether it's the former Mighty Mouse, or the new, exquisite Magic Mouse), Mac OS X pairs the device to the computer you're going to use it with, and automatically assigns it a name. The name is assigned based on your computer's name (root directory). However, if you want to change it, you can. Here's how.

(don't forget to click on the images for a larger view)

Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Windows Drivers

1. With your wireless mouse connected and working, launch System Preferences.

How do we change the name of a Bluetooth device (Apple Magic Mouse) in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or Windows 10 Rename Bluetooth Device Most users use it external bluetooth devices. Mouse, keyboard, the external speaker, Webcam, soundbar, selfie stick, etc, connected to your smartphone, iPhone, Mac or Windows 10. If you use a Apple TrackPad or Keyboard, you might experience that you are not able to rename the devices. One way is to do it from the original computer pairing the devices, but you might not have that on hand. Another way of fixing this is to make a Factory Reset of the devices, which you can access as a 'hidden' feature. Going through the 'Control Panel' 'Devices and Printers' then 'Right Click' on the device you wish to change name a 'Context Menu' will open and select 'Bluetooth' Tab and enter the name you desire in the text field click 'Apply' and/or 'Ok', DOES NOT WORK. After reboot all changes made revert back to the original names.

2. For one reason or another, Apple decided not to include the option to rename your paired devices at first glance. So, instead of choosing 'Mouse,' choose 'Bluetooth.' It should be on the third row down, between 'Network and 'Sharing.'

3. Once in Bluetooth prefs, select the mouse you want to rename and click the small cogwheel, located under the list of paired devices (the cogwheel is found throughout Mac OS X and typically hides more options).4. As shown above, select 'rename.' A drop-down menu will appear containing a field where you can write down the new name of your mouse - as shown in the screenshot below.5. Hit OK, and close System Prefs. That's it!

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You can now check out your rodent's new name by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, located at the top right side of your Mac's screen.

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Be sure to leave a comment if this tutorial was of any help.



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