HT5287 How do I change the name, Under Devices, of Remote Disk or Untitled to a name that reflects what I want.  In this case" Flash" for USB thumb drives.  Also will this create confusion when I connect my Superdrive?  Meaning, will it still be called FL

I want to change the name under DEVICES, left column Remote Disk, Untitled  to FLASH USB, and still have it read my Superdrive when I connect it? 

Each Volume (partition) on a device has a name.
When it is mounted it will appear with that name as an icon on the desktop, and under devices in the sidebar.
Typically a USB flash drive would only have one volume.
They may initially come with names like Untitled or No_Name etc. 
When mounted you can rename any USB drive (Or individual Volume if there is more than one partition) by using the mouse to select the name on the Desktop and hold the selection in you can edit the name. That name will stay with that particular drive and will show every time it is mounted.
CDs and DVDs may well have a name which will show when they are mounted. When you make a CD or DVD you can provide a name when making it.
It is good practice to name a new thumb drive or USB disk when you get it to avoid the confusion you seem to be having. Simialrly to name any DVDs or CDs you create

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