Change Computer name from previous ower's

My computer still is named Matt's Computer from the previous owner. How do I change it?

You'll need admin privileges; go to System Preferences, click on the 'Sharing' preference pane. The computer's name is displayed at the top. Just click on it and change to whatever you want.
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