How to change the name of my computer? Under "places"

I'm not sure what its called but when i go to my finder and under "places" above "documents, applications, and music" there's something called "dkfsgdifyfj". i guess i typed that in when i first got the computer. I want to change that to something more appropriate but i can't find out how to do that.
Does anyone know what i can do? sorry for the lack of specifics, i hope someone understands what im saying.
thank you!

Welcome to Apple Discussions....be very careful about what you are wanting to do...you are describing the 'Home Directory'....it is where all your personal settings, emails, etc.. are stored...read through and understand the info in these links before attempting anything..
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428?viewlocale=en_US
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1876
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/renamehomerecovery.html

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