Computer name ? In screen saver

Hi ALL,
Why is my computer name in screen saver called iMac-from.local
Can I change that?
Dimaxum

The Computer Name is set in Sharing preferences so check that. Your computer's name is technically going to consist of the extension ".local." Perhaps this is a issue with the particular screensaver.

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